Sentences with phrase «vaccine titers as»

If your pet is not current on physical exam, then we can schedule an appointment for the veterinarian to examine your pet and then administer the vaccines (or perform vaccine titers as indicated) at that time.

Not exact matches

Mice immunized with this vaccine had high antibody titers against the HIV surface protein as well as heroin and its derivatives.

High titer vaccines commonly produce full protection by age 12 weeks (though I recommend carrying vaccination out to age 16 weeks to be certain - an especially good idea for breeds predisposed to infection such as the Rottweiler, Doberman pinscher, and American pit bull terrier).

High titer vaccines commonly produce full protection by age 12 weeks (though we recommend carrying vaccination out to age 16 weeks to be certain - an especially good idea for breeds predisposed to infection such as the Rottweiler, Doberman pinscher, and American pit bull terrier).

Antibody titer tests can be used to determine how long immunity lasts to the core canine vaccines such as distemper (CDV), adenovirus (CAV - 1 and CAV - 2), and parvo (CPV).

If you work with a holistic vet that uses single vaccines, this is a perfect way to custom formulate an ideal vaccine schedule, however, the majority of people don't, and that's why the puppy or kitten series of vaccinations became popular — there was no waiting and it was much less expensive as compared to titering.

Dr. Dodds believes that with the appearance of adenovirus 1 in the Maritimes, if you live in or visit the New England area and your dog could be exposed to potentially infected wildlife, you can add CAV - 2 vaccines — two doses for puppies, and then re-vaccinate adult dogs as needed based on hepatitis titers.

Blood titer tests can be used as proof of your dog's immunity to these diseases in place of vaccine boosters.

There are veterinarians that question this protocol for legitimate reasons, such as only one brand of vaccine being tested and the use of titers instead of disease challenge studies.

As your dog ages, the veterinarian may recommend checking antibody titers, or parvo immunity, to reduce unnecessary vaccines.

Also, bacterial antibodies differ from viral antibodies in a number of ways, and bacterial titer testing is typically done in veterinary medicine as a means of diagnosing acute illness, not monitoring vaccine response or ongoing immunity.

(Note: As of August 2007, most approved parvo vaccines are now considered «high titer» vaccines.)

Most breeders don't want to wait that long, and instead rely on the «high titer» vaccines such as Intervet's Proguard, which was designed to overcome maternal antibodies.

Consider vaccination antibody titers for adult and senior dogs and cats, and for sensitive pets that have previously had a reaction such as fever or swelling after receiving a vaccine.

There is now a test to scientifically measure blood levels (titers) for feline distemper as an alternative to yearly vaccines.

Some countries require specific vaccines, vaccination titers (or blood tests), and deworming treatments before a pet will be allowed into the country, and each country is very specific as to the timing of these tests and treatments.

In the past, breaks have been associated with Ixodes tick exposure as circulating OspA titers have waned prior to the end of the year with other Lyme vaccines currently on the market,» said Richard E. Goldstein *, DVM, DACVIM, DECVIM - CA, Chief Medical Officer at the Animal Medical Center in New York City.

Titers have gained some acceptance as a guideline on whether an animal needs a booster vaccine.