Vaccinations (33)
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Answers to 10 of the Most Common Questions People Have About Owning a New Puppy
By Laura Cross, February 24, 2017Puppies are super cute, but they’re a big responsibility. Whether you’re new to owning puppies or a seasoned puppy parent, you may have a lot of questions when you bring home that sweet bundle… Full Article ›
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7 Myths You Shouldn't Believe About Rabies
By Laura Cross, September 28, 2016September 28 marks the 10th annual World Rabies Day, which was created in 2007 to raise global awareness about rabies prevention. Rabies is a preventable disease, but according to the Centers for… Full Article ›
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Your New Puppy: What You Need to Know About Canine Enteric Coronavirus
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 8, 2016A friend's puppy was recently diagnosed with canine enteric coronavirus. We're bringing a new pup home soon and are concerned that he might get it, too. What exactly is canine enteric… Full Article ›
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Traveling With Your Pet? 5 Key Things You Need to Know About Health Certificates
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, July 8, 2016Did you know that 61 percent of human infectious diseases come from animals, and that 75 percent of newly emerging infectious diseases are spread to humans from animals? It's true. Ensuring… Full Article ›
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Does My Dog Need a Flu Shot?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, December 22, 2015Fever, cough, runny nose, muscle aches — this all means one thing: It’s flu season. While you're worrying about your own health, you might find yourself wondering about your dog. Can he get the… Full Article ›
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Can Puppies and Kittens Get Cancer?
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), November 19, 2015The waiting room of a veterinary cancer specialist is pretty much a geriatric zone. The commonly treated cancers in adult dogs and cats include lymphoma, osteosarcoma and mast cell tumors. Research… Full Article ›
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8 Tips for Safe Travel With Your Pet
September 14, 2015Hitting the road with your four-legged friend? Whether you're going cross-country or taking a short trip, read these eight tips to help prepare your pet for traveling. 1. Implant a… Full Article ›
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13 Questions Owners Ask About New Puppies
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, July 9, 2015If you’ve ever had a puppy — or a rescue of any age — you’ve experienced the overwhelming feeling that comes with taking on a new family member. So many questions, so little time in the… Full Article ›
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12 Questions Owners Ask About New Kittens
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, June 23, 2015Are you a kitten expert? If you’ve had a bunch of cats during the course of your life, you might well be. But, if you don’t happen to fall into this exalted category of cat people (not yet,… Full Article ›
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The Journey Toward a Vaccine Against Melanoma in Dogs
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), May 4, 2015Editor’s Note: Melanoma Monday is for dogs, too. To mark this day that is meant to raise awareness about the disease, as well as highlight some of the advancements that have been made, our… Full Article ›
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Do Senior Dogs and Cats Need Vaccinations?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 16, 2015I hear this question a lot in my practice, and it's a good one: Does my senior dog or cat still need vaccinations? As with so many things in veterinary medicine, it depends. Some pet owners tend… Full Article ›
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Why Indoor Cats Need Vaccinations
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , March 16, 2015I hear it all the time: “My cat stays indoors. Why does she need vaccinations?” It seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? If cats don’t run the risk of encountering disease, why do they… Full Article ›