Cats.about.com has detailed information
on vaccination issues.
See my further information
on Vaccination Issues.
Linda and I frequently find ourselves in opposite camps
on the vaccination issue, but this season's virus is throwing a wrench in the works that no one (including the CDC and AAP) knows what to do with.
Not exact matches
It's important to be comfortable with your doctor and to know her philosophy
on medical
issues, such as
vaccinations.
Opinion
on vaccinations can vary from doctor to doctor, and circumstances can change depending
on Baby's exposure to health
issues.
Catherine's portfolio at AWHONN includes work
on diabetes in pregnancy, perinatal nurse staffing, obstetric triage,
vaccination issues, and consumer education through AWHONN's Healthy Mom & Baby consumer media.
In Vancouver, at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) that ran from October 21 to 24, people
on both sides of the mandatory
vaccination issue voiced some strong opinions.
The researchers examined respondents» deference to science
on a scale of 0 - 10 when it came to 14 policy
issues, including child
vaccinations, stem cell research, global warming, child obesity and diet, AIDS prevention, birth control education, legalizing drug use, gun control, regulation of nuclear power, animal testing, and teaching evolution in schools.
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
issued new
vaccination guidelines, recommended by a hastily convened meeting of the Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices.
Children who see a positive reaction to their call to participate in a
vaccination campaign, for example, may decide to raise awareness and take action
on another identified
issue such as school accessibility for their disabled friends.
Of course, I don't have the answers to these
issues, but I can say spaying and neutering is important, along with staying current
on vaccinations, proper tagging, and educating about the responsibilities of pet ownership and pet training.
On initial visit you will be asked to fill out a form pertaining to you dog's history - travel,
vaccination status, previous medications, health
issues / concerns etc..
If a veterinarian writes negative articles
on pocketbook
issues such as surgical procedures, medications,
vaccination frequency, early age neutering, healthy diet options, or vaccine reactions should that veterinarian be subject to retaliation through licensure boards?
During the nurse led Kitten clinics we can discuss equipment which you may need, what diet to feed, behaviour to ensure that you set off
on the right foot and other
issues such as fleas, worms, neutering and
vaccination.
(While there is a
vaccination for EHV - 1 to be used as an aid in disease prevention when it comes to respiratory
issues and abortion, no commercial vaccine has a claim for the prevention of EHM; no consensus has been reached
on the efficacy of EHV - 1 vaccines.)
Prior to adoption, all dogs are spayed / neutered, made current
on vaccinations, have any medical
issues resolved, and are evaluated for temperament.
Vaccinations Your pet must be fully up to date
on vaccines and valid
Vaccination Certificates or Titre Test Certificates
issued by your veterinarian must be submitted as written proof.
During the nurse led puppy clinics we can discuss equipment which you may need, what diet to feed, behaviour to ensure that you set off
on the right foot and other
issues such as fleas, worms, neutering and
vaccination.
Looking out for your cat's health means keeping
on top of everything from the basics, such as choosing the right premium cat food, to the more complex
issues such as
vaccination schedules, cat behavior problems, and
on and
on.
So while waiting for all your
vaccinations might be playing it
on the safe side from a medical perspective, depending
on the schedule it can be putting them at risk for behavioral
issues down the line.
Our sections
on vaccination, environmental and nutritional
issues contain the latest information
on suggested
vaccination protocols and suggestions for boosting your dog's immune system with good nutrition.
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) feels so strongly about this
issue that they published a position statement
on puppy socialization in 2008, stressing that owners should be introducing their puppies to new places, people and other dogs prior to completing their
vaccination series.
We address any health concerns or
issues that may arise and begin a healthy program with proper nutrition, preventative flea and heartworm care, grooming, and bring them current
on all required
vaccinations.
The file should include current photographs of your pet (you will have to show a photograph to have your animal released to you from a shelter, or other holding facility; including yourself in the photos will facilitate this process), microchip identification number, adoption papers, a written description of your pet (feline, female, 7 years old, grey tabby, 10 lbs, etc), a description of your pet's distinctive markings (white paws, black spot
on back, etc.), diet, medications,
vaccination history, behavioral
issues and personality.
A guest post from Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida professor and Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Julie Levy
on rabies
vaccination issues in TNR and return - to - field programs.
We hope that this will allow all clients to make a decision
on the
vaccination protocol best for their rabbit friends without having to stress about financial
issues.
Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians
on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments,
vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for
vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical
issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.
After the first visit and your dog's initial
vaccinations, you should plan
on getting your dog checked by the vet once a year, although you may need to go more frequently if other health
issues arise.
Either to your veterinarian or at my Facebook community or
on the homevet.com
vaccination issues forum.
Lots of chatter lately
on the
issue of
vaccinations, right?
In January 2010, the government regulator of veterinary vaccines, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA),
issued a position statement
on Vaccination Protocols for Dogs and Cats, acknowledging matters of concern in regard to re-
vaccination intervals.
• Making appointments, setting up clinic for check - in at 7:30 a.m.
on clinic day • Spay - neuter of a feral / free roaming cat (or any cat that was taken in off the streets) • Mandatory ear notch (for future TNR identification) • Rabies
vaccination (no tag or proof of rabies
issued) • Pain medication • Post - Op: to include ear cleaning and flea preventative medication • Repairing of any other surgical needs such as; hernias, abscesses, broken bones, etc..
These visits provide an opportunity for you to discuss pet care
issues such as diet, exercise,
vaccinations, medications, etc. with your vet to stay
on top of your pet's care.
They should be able to provide you with full details
on the puppy's parentage, any health
issues and details of the puppy's
vaccinations.
If your family pet is not current
on vaccinations, has not been spayed or neutered or has health
issues, we may be able to provide assistance to you and your pet.
Dog with Small Wart & Hot Spots - Cause, Treatment & Diet, Medication and
Vaccination Advice My dog has 2 skin
issues (wart and hot spots) and I need advice
on treatment, diet and what is causing the problems, including whether vaccinosis & over-medicating...
We ask that you please include a photo of your pet and proof that the animal is spayed / neutered, up - to - date
on required
vaccinations, and microchipped (this must include the microchip number and name of the company that
issued the chip).
Once any health
issues are identified, we will discuss the appropriate
vaccinations for your pet based
on their vaccine history, age, health and lifestyle.
Once we had picked up our puppy it continued to be a useful - a basic training section, a troubleshooting (noisy pups, biting, jumping, separation
issues) section, keeping our pup safe in the home, info
on feeding,
vaccinations, and a general idea of the different stages of physical and mental growth the puppy would go through.
We will not refuse to accept a dog into our rescue program because it is not up - to - date
on vaccinations, needs to be spayed or neutered, or has medical
issues, but we appreciate any donation you can make to help off - set our costs.
In no way do my values suggest that debate should be curtailed: I merely insist that a scientific debate should take place in the scientific literature and that the public be put in a position where it can make an informed judgment about the voices that are opposing mainstream science
on crucial
issues ranging from climate change to
vaccination.
No matter how AAAS members are categorized, their views starkly differ from the public's
on key scientific
issues such as global warming and its causes, human evolution,
vaccination strategies and the safety of eating genetically modified foods or foods grown with pesticides.
Although research has focused
on diverse
issues — from HIV / AIDS to
vaccinations to climate change — several common variables have been isolated that determine whether people are likely to reject well - established scientific facts.
Some recent statements by Chris Christie and Rand Paul [^ 1] have raised the prospect that
vaccination, or, more precisely, policies that impose costs
on parents who don't vaccinate their kids, may become a partisan
issue, with Republicans
on the anti-vax (or, if you prefer, pro-freedom) side and Democrats pushing a pro-vaccine, pro-science line.