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6 Vaccinations You Should Know Something About
Shots, shots, shots. It seems like doggies require endless vaccinations, but do you know what they're being safeguarded against? Take these quizzes about six diseases that pups get protected for to see if you're a shot-recognizing expert.
What Do You Know About Rabies?
Today's World Rabies Day to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies . . .
Do You Always Go to Your Vet for Vaccinations?
Even though North loves his vet – and I make sure to take him to necessary evaluations – he also spends time around other pups both at daycare or Pet Camp while I'm away. Several boarding facilities require Bordetella vaccinations performed every six months . .
To the Rescue: Bordetella Basics
Ever wonder why it seems nearly impossible (for me, anyway) to get off a long plane ride and not come down with a sniffle the following week? I've heard that it's in part because of the close quarters, shared air, and low cabin humidity that makes germ transmission all too easy. But what does this have to do with pets, you may wonder?
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What You Need to Know About the H3N8 Dog Flu
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture announced that it had approved the first vaccine for the H3N8 flu (not to be confused with the H1N1 flu). What should you know about this dangerous doggie disease? Test yourself and see!
Patrick Swayze's Animal Magnetism: In the LINK of an Eye!
- Take a look at some furry pals that touched Patrick Swayze's life — People Pets
- Top groomers share horror stories and successful secrets — Paw Nation
- Is your cat a night owl? — PetMD
- Check out Whisker Studio's new birch product line — moderncat
- Windee Chewies may pose choking hazard — Dogster
- Risks of the rabies vaccine?! — Dolittler
- Spotlight on Pittsburgh's Animal Friends rescue organization — Dogtime
- Francesca checks the "Barkberry," no new messages — The Daily Wag
What Else Do You Know About the H3N8 Dog Flu?
No one wants the term "sick as a dog" to ring true in their household and there's one disease all over the puppy news these days: the dog flu. I already shared some facts about this disease back in June when the vaccine was announced, but, with the growing number of cases and questions I've received, I've gathered up some more facts about the canine influenza virus. Test yourself on the facts and fiction about this illness by taking this quiz.
What Do You Know About Canine Hepatitis?
We've tackled parvo, distemper, and rabies, so let's see what you know about another dangerous doggie disease. Find out all about canine hepatitis when you test yourself on its origins, symptoms, and more. Are your pups vaccinated?
One of Oprah’s Dogs Killed by Virus, Sadie Seeking Treatment
A spokesperson for Oprah Winfrey confirmed to People Pets that one of the puppies Oprah showcased on her show, Ivan, died over the weekend. Apparently Sadie, Oprah's newly adopted cocker spaniel who the world met last week, is also being treated for the virus and “is getting stronger.”
According to veterinarians, puppies around the country are suffering from a new strain of the disease called Canine Parvovirus Type 2c. Little Sadie was exposed to Ivan before her second shot so she is being treated with "plasma from hyperimmunized healthy dogs” (as you can see from the picture Oprah shared on her show) as a precaution.
The Scoop: Feed Shelter Pets Just By Clicking
Have you ever walked into an animal shelter and wanted to take every single one of those little guys home with you? It's so sad knowing that a lot of them won't make it to a forever home. Becoming a foster parent can help by taking the animals out of the shelter and increasing their chances of survival but, because of monetary constraints, it's just a fact of life that shelters can't always get the food and vaccinations they need.
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