• Can a dog be immune to the parvo/distemper vaccine? (vetinfo.com)
  • My dog had to get a booster because his blood work showed that he was not protected against parvo/distemper. (vetinfo.com)
  • Have you ever heard of any dogs being immune to the parvo/distemper vaccines? (vetinfo.com)
  • There has been discussion that certain breeds such as rottweilers and Doberman pinschers are more susceptible to parvovirus and should receive an additional parvo vaccine specifically. (vetinfo.com)
  • Feline parvo (also called panleukopenia, feline distemper or FPV) is a vaccine-preventable infectious disease. (cat-health-guide.org)
  • They should be immunized against vaccine-preventable infections like rabies, distemper, and parvo. (webmd.com)
  • Nearly all puppies should receive a series of distemper/parvo vaccinations . (revivalanimal.com)
  • On Sunday, El Paso Animal Services and Petco Love foundation are teaming up to offer free parvo/distemper and FVRCP vaccines and microchips to hundreds of pets via a drive-thru pet wellness clinic. (klaq.com)
  • Has had one Distemper/Parvo vaccine and wormed twice. (doggies.com)
  • Owners must provide a Rabies vaccine certificate and proof of distemper parvo/ feline distemper vaccine. (live5news.com)
  • Cleaveland S , Appel MG , Chalmers WS , Chillingworth C , Kaare M , Dye C . Serological and demographic evidence for domestic dogs as a source of canine distemper virus infection for Serengeti wildlife. (cdc.gov)
  • Distemper-like disease and encephalitozoonosis in wild dogs ( Lycaon pictus ). (cdc.gov)
  • State laws require dogs to have current vaccines for specific deadly diseases, such as rabies. (vetinfo.com)
  • Non-core vaccines are important to some dogs, but not to every dog. (vetinfo.com)
  • 80% of all puppies and 50% of adult dogs that contract Canine Distemper succumb to the disease. (vetinfo.com)
  • The American Veterinary Medical Association feels Distemper vaccinations are the most important vaccination for puppies and dogs. (vetinfo.com)
  • The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends that all dogs, regardless of lifestyle, be vaccinated with core vaccines unless there's a medical reason not to vaccinate. (petmd.com)
  • The vaccination for canine distemper virus (CDV) is considered a core vaccine, meaning that it's recommended for all dogs regardless of location. (petmd.com)
  • Because rabies can be transmitted to humans and is a fatal disease, it's a core vaccine and highly recommended for all dogs/pets and horses. (petmd.com)
  • Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Fecals (under one year) and All Dogs Must be Spayed or Neutered. (bestfriendspetcare.com)
  • In domestic dogs, while the acute generalized form of distemper has a high mortality rate, disease duration and severity depend mainly on the animal's age, immune status, and the virulence of the infecting strain of the virus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Despite extensive vaccination in many regions, it remains a major disease in dogs and was the leading cause of infectious disease death in dogs prior to a vaccine becoming available. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1923 and 1924, Puntoni published two articles in which he added formalin to brain tissue from infected dogs to create a vaccine that successfully prevented the disease in healthy dogs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Because of a PFD shortage in 2015, an rDNA vaccine labeled for use in dogs, Recombitek ® CDV (rCDV), was chosen to vaccinate black-footed ferrets. (bioone.org)
  • A severe and contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal (GI), and nervous systems of dogs, raccoons, skunks, and other animals, distemper spreads through airborne exposure (through sneezing or coughing) from an infected animal. (akc.org)
  • Some dogs may also benefit from additional vaccines such as kennel cough or Lyme disease. (webmd.com)
  • AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. (awla.org)
  • Virginia law requires that all dogs and cats four months of age and older have a current rabies vaccine. (awla.org)
  • Animal control is asking residents to make sure their pets are up to date on their vaccines, to keep dogs on a leash and cats inside, to feed pets inside and not to approach wildlife. (arlnow.com)
  • Quoth an antivaxer: Vaccines are making dogs autistic! (scienceblogs.com)
  • Raines talks about how vaccines for dogs are required at least every three years, depending on the vaccine, particularly the rabies vaccine, referring to dog vaccines as the "immune systems of pets" being "artificially manipulated with the rabies vaccine time and again throughout their lives. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Harder TC , Kenter M , Vos H , Siebelink K , Huisman W , van Amerongen G , Canine distemper virus from diseased large felids: biological properties and phylogenetic relationships. (cdc.gov)
  • Canine distemper virus. (cdc.gov)
  • Phylogenetic evidence of canine distemper virus in Serengeti's lions. (cdc.gov)
  • Roelke-Parker ME , Munson L , Packer C , Kock R , Cleaveland S , Carpenter M , A canine distemper virus epidemic in Serengeti lions ( Panthera leo ). (cdc.gov)
  • Canine distemper virus is a contagious and potentially life-threatening virus. (petmd.com)
  • Bordetella bronchiseptica (Bb) is one component in the disease kennel cough , which also includes canine parainfluenza virus (CPIV), canine adenovirus 2, canine influenza virus, and sometimes canine distemper virus. (petmd.com)
  • This product has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy ferrets 8 weeks of age and older against canine distemper virus. (drugs.com)
  • PureVax ® Ferret Distemper is a lyophilized vaccine of a recombinant canarypox vector expressing the HA and F glycoproteins of canine distemper virus. (drugs.com)
  • Black-footed ferrets ( Mustela nigripes ) are an endangered species in North America that are highly sensitive to canine distemper virus (CDV) infections and any exposure could be devastating to species recovery. (bioone.org)
  • This is considered a non-core vaccine, but because it can be spread between animals and humans and is potentially life-threatening, vaccination is recommended. (petmd.com)
  • After an initial primary course, distemper vaccination is usually necessary every three years. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • Rabies vaccination is given every one to three years (depending on the vaccine) - your vet will discuss the best schedule to keep your dog safe if you are travelling abroad. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • Titre testing isn't a permanent alternative to vaccination boosters, because your dog's immunity will run out eventually - but if your dog's titre test results show that they still have some remaining protection against some of the diseases that were due for booster vaccinations, you may decide to leave those particular vaccines out of the schedule that year. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • The canine influenza vaccine is considered a non-core vaccination. (petplace.com)
  • It follows the same vaccination schedule as Feline Distemper vaccine. (petside.com)
  • This page contains information on PUREVAX Ferret Distemper for veterinary use . (drugs.com)
  • The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recovery program has safely used a recombinant DNA (rDNA) canarypox-vectored CDV vaccine, Purevax ® Ferret Distemper (PFD), to vaccinate black-footed ferrets. (bioone.org)
  • Like the rabies vaccine, the leptospirosis vaccine is a killed vaccine (inactivated). (petmd.com)
  • Additionally, the leptospirosis vaccine has a reputation of causing reactions. (revivalanimal.com)
  • Is protection against adenovirus type 2 as effective a a bordetella vaccine? (vetinfo.com)
  • The vaccines currently available are to protect against bordetella , parainfluenza, adenovirus, and two strains of canine influenza. (revivalanimal.com)
  • Bordetella and adenovirus may be given as nose drops, an injection, or oral vaccine. (revivalanimal.com)
  • Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. (adoptapet.com)
  • Get your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! (awla.org)
  • Depending on your dog's lifestyle, they may also need a vaccine for kennel cough and/or rabies. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • A good example of the differences between modified-live and killed vaccines is the use of Bordatella vaccinations for kennel cough. (canismajor.com)
  • Dog vaccines' schedules include vaccinations against Canine Hepatitis. (vetinfo.com)
  • Canine Distemper spreads through contact with infected animals' body fluids and excretions. (vetinfo.com)
  • Feline infectious enteritis - also known as feline distemper, this spreads through infected urine, faeces, blood or fleas and can be fatal, particularly in kittens. (comparethemarket.com)
  • The virus that causes feline distemper spreads through direct contact with an infected cat, contact with the urine or feces of an infected cat, or contact with contaminated items in the environment. (vetstreet.com)
  • If it is positive for FeLV, then the vaccine is not required. (petside.com)
  • This vaccine helps protect cats against feline leukemia and immunosuppressive disease conditions. (petside.com)
  • There is no excuse for not vaccinating cats against feline distemper. (vetstreet.com)
  • The medical community, human and veterinary, is still unsure of exactly what information vaccine titers can give us about the immune status of the patient. (vetinfo.com)
  • Sometimes titers are used as a way to estimate if a vaccine does not need to be included in a schedule, but it is not standard of care to use titers to decide whether or not to give extra vaccines above and beyond standard protocols. (vetinfo.com)
  • Both vaccines produced comparable 1 yr postvaccination protective titers in captive and wild black-footed ferrets. (bioone.org)
  • It's important to know which vaccines your puppy has already received so your vet can vaccinate accordingly. (revivalanimal.com)
  • The Feline Herpesvirus Vaccine helps protect kittens from feline viral rhinotracheitis. (petside.com)
  • In rare instances, administration of vaccines may cause lethargy, fever, and inflammatory or hypersensitivity types of reactions. (drugs.com)
  • What this approach fails to consider is the interference caused by too-frequent administration of vaccines. (canismajor.com)
  • This is a vaccine that will help protect your cat from future Bordetella bronchiseptica infections. (petside.com)
  • Deworming (Strongid) * please note that all kittens will require vaccine boosters every 3-4 weeks until they reach 16 weeks. (petfinder.com)
  • If your dog has had a vaccine reaction in the past, don't skip future vaccinations but do warn the veterinarian so he can take steps to prevent a recurrence. (canismajor.com)
  • The vaccine won't always prevent it, but it does reduce the seriousness of symptoms. (comparethemarket.com)
  • She then goes on a tear, claiming that strange dog behaviors after the rabies vaccine, specifically the "rabies miasm," behavioral changes claimed to mimic the symptoms of early rabies. (scienceblogs.com)
  • If the blood work your veterinarian is performing is a vaccine titer, these are rough measurements of immune response at best. (vetinfo.com)
  • Distemper - a very serious, often fatal disease that affects several different organs in the body including the guts, heart, immune system, lungs, brain and nerves. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • Its seriousness varies from mild to fatal and while the vaccine doesn't guarantee your cat won't get flu, it goes a long way to lowering the severity of it. (comparethemarket.com)
  • Titre testing is a set of blood tests that check the immunity your dog has against the diseases they've had vaccines for in the past. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • 25 licensed veterinary vaccines (from 4 different manufacturers) against canine distemper and leptospirosis, borreliosis, and rabies (3-year and 1-year durations of immunity). (avma.org)
  • Modified-live vaccines provide stronger, longer-lasting, and more rapid protection, including local immunity. (canismajor.com)
  • Killed vaccines require two injections but are only 60-80 percent effective against disease and don't provide local immunity at the level of the airway. (canismajor.com)
  • Modified- live vaccines are given intranasally, require only one dose, and start providing local immunity within 48 hours. (canismajor.com)
  • The vaccine for Calicivirus follows the same schedule for both Feline Distemper and Feline Herpesvirus vaccinations. (petside.com)
  • A vaccine is an injection of a killed or altered microorganism that works by stimulating the body's immune system to react to an imitation infection. (petmd.com)
  • Canine distemper related mortality among wild dog ( Lycaon pictus ) in Chobe National Park Botswana. (cdc.gov)
  • This vaccine protects cats from a very severe and highly-contagious disease that can lead to death. (petside.com)
  • Puppies should ideally start their vaccines at around 6-8 weeks old, and have *2 injections, 2-4 weeks apart. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • More severe side effects from a vaccine, though rare, can occur-including serious immune-mediated reactions. (petmd.com)
  • What about vaccine reactions? (canismajor.com)
  • Leptospirosis, the component most likely to produce such strong reactions, can be left out of some vaccines. (canismajor.com)
  • When vaccines were first being investigated, patients were actually given a less severe form of the disease or a related disease, with the idea that it was better to be a little bit sick now rather than a lot sicker later. (canismajor.com)
  • Distemper has no cure and attacks a dog's nervous system. (vetinfo.com)
  • Received homeopathic treatment for effects of distemper - her central nervous system was affected. (hpathy.com)
  • Central nervous system signs include a localized involuntary twitching of muscles or groups of muscles, seizures with salivation, and jaw movements commonly described as "chewing-gum fits," or more appropriately as "distemper myoclonus. (wikipedia.org)
  • required vaccines include Rabies and Distemper. (volunteermatch.org)
  • Other vaccines may include Bordetella, Lyme, etc. (danesindistress.com)
  • The disease has also mutated into the phocid distemper virus, which affects seals. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are times when your dog may need a titre to confirm their protection for a particular disease for other reasons, for example your dog may need a titre test after their rabies vaccine, if they are travelling to certain countries. (pdsa.org.uk)
  • Despite the name, this contagious disease does not affect a cat's temperament nor is it related to canine distemper. (vetstreet.com)
  • Several vaccines are available for preventing disease associated with FPV. (vetstreet.com)
  • Todays vaccines are attenuated (weakened), killed, or only pieces of the virus and don't actually transmit the disease. (canismajor.com)
  • Feline distemper attacks the intestinal tract and the immune system, greatly reducing the number of white blood cells in the circulation. (vetstreet.com)
  • Kittens can receive their first dose of the vaccine by the age of 6 weeks. (petside.com)
  • Kittens need to receive their rabies vaccine shots as early as 8 weeks of age. (petside.com)
  • What Is a Vaccine Reaction in a Dog? (petmd.com)
  • These side effects are called a vaccine reaction. (petmd.com)
  • Additionally, this study found that the potential for vaccine reaction may be increased if a dog is given more than one vaccine per office visit. (petmd.com)
  • While grouping vaccines may be convenient for scheduling and finances (less office visit fees), it may be ideal to discuss with your vet only administering one vaccine per visit if your pet is at a higher risk or has a history of vaccine reaction. (petmd.com)
  • These results indicate rCDV may be an effective alternative CDV vaccine in captive black-footed ferrets and PFD should be prioritized for wild ferrets because one dose was effective for animals that can be difficult to recapture. (bioone.org)
  • Canine distemper is caused by a single-stranded RNA virus of the family Paramyxoviridae (the same family of viruses that causes measles, mumps, and bronchiolitis in humans). (wikipedia.org)
  • A commercial vaccine was developed in 1950, yet owing to its limited use, the virus remains prevalent in many populations. (wikipedia.org)
  • It's a relatively new vaccine, and Ronald Schultz, an expert in animal vaccines, says that the virus mutated because horses were over-vaccinated for it. (petplace.com)
  • Which is better, killed virus vaccines or modified-live types? (canismajor.com)
  • When we consider modern measles prevention, it is worth recalling what epidemics were like before vaccines and organized public health systems. (cdc.gov)
  • The domestic dog has largely been responsible for introducing canine distemper to previously unexposed wildlife and now causes a serious conservation threat to many species of carnivores and some species of marsupials. (wikipedia.org)
  • When the immune system is stimulated by a vaccine, mild side effects are common. (petmd.com)