Sentences with phrase «if distemper»

A reader wondered if distemper is still a threat to dogs.

Although Dr. Wynn adds, «If a distemper or parvo titer is positive, we know that the dog is protected.

If distemper were the only virus administered that might be true.

Distemper PCR testing can be used to determine if distemper virus is being shed.

Not exact matches

But if you look at distemper — canine distemper and feline distemper had been decimating lion populations for years and years and years, and it's from domestic animals infecting wild populations.

If you read the old papers you get the impression that could have been an outbreak of seal distemper.»

Under the most conservative infection scenario, populations of 25 tigers were 1.65 times more likely to go extinct within the next 50 years if canine distemper virus arrived than if the disease never infected a cat.

What are the symptoms of distemper, and what can one do if they suspect a creature to have it?

If your dog expels mucus when coughing, more tests such as an x-ray will be done to see if the cough resulted in the development of pneumonia or distempeIf your dog expels mucus when coughing, more tests such as an x-ray will be done to see if the cough resulted in the development of pneumonia or distempeif the cough resulted in the development of pneumonia or distemper.

• Dogs of all ages and sizes • Dogs must have updated vaccines (Distemper, Rabies, Bordetella and K - 9 influenza) • Dogs that have had a negative fecal within a year and are on heartworm prevention • Dogs that are flea and tick free • Dogs that have been spayed or neutered if over 6 months

A cat has a better chance of surviving distemper if treatment is begun quickly.

Our biggest concern is determining the viral shedding period if we can not trust the regular distemper test.

If you're faced with the problem of removing the feline distemper virus from your home, ask your vet for his or her advice.

If a pregnant cat is infected by the distemper virus her developing kittens may be killed or injured.

If vomiting is due to a virus, such as parvo or distemper, pets need supportive care and immune stimulants.

The antibodies will protect the cat if it's infected with the distemper virus in the future.

But maybe since you haven't been vaccinating, you're unaware that both the distemper and the rabies are 3 year, that in some states if your dog presents with a bite of unknown origin OR bites someone and is not current on rabies that the dog can be either quarantined or destroyed.

Female Dogs: $ 225 — Includes: Rabies Vaccine, Distemper Vaccine, Deworming, Flea Prevention, Nail Trim (if wanted), and Ear Cleaning

See your veterinarian if symptoms persist and get your dog the canine distemper vaccine.

Pet Cats: $ 90 - Includes: Rabies Vaccine, Distemper Vaccine, Deworming, Flea Prevention, Nail Trim (if wanted), and Ear Cleaning

Most puppies are protected against distemper with the first vaccine if it's not given too early... yet most puppies are given a combination vaccine containing distemper at 12 to 16 weeks and older — when they're already protected for distemper and really only need the parvovirus.

Vaccination for distemper is also complicated by the fact that regardless of whether a killed or live vaccine is used, a puppy can not develop an immune response if the antibodies to distemper were absorbed from colostrum.

What if your whole litter gets parvo or distemper?

Answer: Distemper is a disease that we usually only see in unvaccinated puppies, not in a 10 year old that has probably had the vaccine (even if she is not perfectly up - to - date).

If canine distemper doesn't kill a dog, its aftermath causes continuous problems for the affected animal.

Even if a dog survives distemper, his nervous system and senses of sight, smell and hearing can be irreparably damaged.

During your pup's annual health check with your vet, you can have her administer a titer test to see if your pooch's antibody levels are adequate to protect him from distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus, as recommended by the Family Pet Animal Hospital.

For a flat fee of $ 70 for cats and $ 100 - $ 160 for dogs (depending on weight), qualifying clients get a spay / neuter, a rabies and distemper vaccine, if needed, and a flea treatment.

If a dead kitten is available for necropsy («autopsy» in animals is called a «necropsy»), the infection is readily confirmed by biopsy as there are unique tissue findings in feline distemper.

So if the goal of vaccination is to protect animals from harm, how do the following vaccine schedules for distemper make sense when only one is needed to protect a puppy, most likely for life?

$ 80 for neutering, rabies and distemper vax, nail clipping, brief exam and er mite treatment if needed.rnrnI highly recommend heir service.

It was not known if the remaining 22 dogs had distemper, Vaughan said.

Adoption donations range from $ 29 to $ 399 for cats and dogs and all include spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, first distemper vaccine, fecal test, first worming, heartworm test (if applicable), canine bordetella, feline leukemia test (if applicable), and a microchip identification implant.

While on one hand, dogs can die, have shorter lives or suffer long - term debilitating illness; if vaccinated, exposure to life threatening and deadly diseases such as parvo, rabies and distemper is a very real concern.

This includes core vaccinations (distemper / parvo, bordatella, and rabies, if age appropriate), fecal test and deworming, general exam, spay / neuter (for dogs 6 months or older), heartworm test (if age appropriate), heartworm and flea / tick prevention, and treatment of any diagnosed illnesses (heartworms, ear infections, skin conditions, etc.).

If your dog has canine distemper, he can not pass the illness to his feline housemate.

While dogs can recover from canine distemper, the prognosis is guarded if central nervous symptoms, such as hyperesthesia, are present.

However, if a dog has been vaccinated in the past, these antibodies will often be present, whether or not the dog actually has distemper.

If your dog has recovered from distemper, disinfect the house and wait at least a month before exposing him to other dogs or bringing other dogs into the home.

If your cat has been diagnosed with the feline distemper virus, she can not pass the disease to the family dog.

If you suspect your puppy has been exposed to distemper, take him to a veterinarian immediately.

If old enough, the dogs will have been altered, fully vaccinated, (rabies, distemper), heartworm tested and dewormed, and given other medical treatment as needed for issues RMLR is aware of and can treat prior to adoption.

This test can give negative results even if your puppy does have distemper, though, because sometimes the virus «hides» in the cells and is not present in the blood itself.

If you have any questions about Canine Distemper or think your pet may have come into contact with the disease, please contact our office.

The second type of blood test looks for distemper by mixing florescent antibodies with the blood to see if they attach to distemper virus.

If your puppy has already been vaccinated for distemper, though, these antibodies will be present regardless of whether your puppy has distemper or not.

The course of feline distemper can be very short indeed, just four to five days, and if the disease reaches the advance stages untreated then death can occur within a short time, however many cats can survive if they receive speedy attention, there is no cure, treatment consists of intensive supportive care and preventing secondary infection.

If we could afford to, we would vaccinate all the pups and dogs in town, because here contamination is pretty high as almost no yard is secure, so everyone's dogs (except the poor chained souls) end up» visiting» in the neighbor's yard, and distemper and parvo are highly contagious.

This adoption fees includes the following: — Comprehensive veterinary physical exam — Spay or neuter — Rabies shot — DA2PP (Distemper / Parvo combo shot)-- Bordetella shot (Kennel Cough)-- Heartworm Test — Microchip — Grooming — Dental cleaning if needed — Any other medical needs that must be addressed — Temperament evaluation — A medical history record comes with each dog.

If your dog's respiratory or gastrointestinal systems have a bacterial infection, this can increase his vulnerability to distemper.