Articles, tagged with "parvovirus", page 1

Raccoons - Exotic Pets

Raccoons are lovable little animals with their grey to brown coats and black-masked eyes. They are native to North America, but have been introduced into Europe for almost a hundred years, especially in the area of Austria and Germany. Their preferred hab... Read >
Author: Owen Jones

Keeping Your Pup Healthy: Vaccination As A First Line of Defense

Vaccines help protect your puppy from contracting contagious, debilitating and fatal illnesses. Puppies are routinely given a combination vaccine that protects them against canine distemper, virus, canine adenovirus (which causes hepatitis), parvovirus... Read >
Author: Wenton Lee

Important Notes about Diarrhea in Puppies

Diarrhea can be a signal of serious health disorder in puppies. It is considered more as an indication rather than a sickness since its symptoms are mostly signs that something is not right with their health. Just like in humans, diarrhea symptoms in ... Read >
Author: Ysabelle Lawrence

Recognition and Treatment of Common Dog Diseases

Let's face it, not all of us take our dog to the veterinarian as often as we should, especially in these economically stressed times. Knowing what signs to look for in your pet can help you assess your pet's health, and determine if he has an ailment that... Read >
Author: Rebecca Ann

The Dog Disease Top Ten List

As is the case in their human owners, there are a multitude of diseases that can afflict dogs. There are some that veterinarians see a lot more of than others. Some can be prevented with immunization, and much grief could be eliminated if the dogs' owners... Read >
Author: Rebecca Ann

Dog Diarrhea with Blood - 4 Causes of Bloody Diarrhea

Diarrhea in dogs can be treated at home. However, when you can see blood in your dog’s stool when it has diarrhea it is now time to have your dog treated by a veterinarian. Dog diarrhea with blood is a serious condition in dogs that needs serious medical ... Read >
Author: Alex Howell

Understanding Some Of The Most Commonly Encountered Disorders And Problems Canines Possess

Our dogs are prone to a lot of kinds of different diseases. To better cope with them, we need to understand what they are and what we could do to treat them with the help of our veterinarian. The common types of ills and diseases that our dogs wo... Read >
Author: Steve Weber

What you need to Know about Vaccination for Puppies

Vaccination is very important for babies. This is the same for puppies as well. The first vaccination for a puppy starts when they are six weeks old. These vaccines are given for the purpose of boosting the puppy’s immune system, making him less susceptib... Read >
Author: Ysabelle Lawrence

Dog Diarrhea Every Hour - Chronic Colitis and Its 7 Causes

Diarrhea is common to dogs as they are prone to putting almost anything into their mouths. However, there are instances that your dog will contract a type of diarrhea where it has to defecate every hour. Dog diarrhea every hour is quite serious since this... Read >
Author: Alex Howell

Parvovirus in Shih Tzu Teacups

The Shih Tzu breed of dogs has come from different Chinese dog breeds like the Lhasa Apso as well as Pekingese. This breed is named as teacup because they are very small in size. They are so tiny that they will fit themselves in a teacup very easily. They... Read >
Author: Jackie A. Smith

Providing Vaccinations to Teacups to Keep Them Healthy

Teacup puppies are the most adorable and the cutest dogs that every person would like to have as a pet. They are fun loving creatures. The term ‘teacup’ was used to specify these tiny bundles because they are so small that they fit inside a teacup. These ... Read >
Author: Jackie A. Smith

Parvovirus – One of the Most Serious Dog Health Problems

Parvovirus is a disease that dogs contact very easily if not vaccinated against it. Pups are the most vulnerable for this disease that has created one of the most severe dog health problems. The disease is brought about by a virus that is considered a mut... Read >
Author: newone4

The Healthier Alternative for Cleaning a Boarding Kennel

There are many articles available that give you step-by-step instructions on cleaning a professional boarding kennel. The best advice these articles give you is to separate the cleaning process into the age or condition of the dog, such as, puppy, adult d... Read >
Author: Barry Hall

Vaccinations for Pets - Good or Bad?

Having lived in both Ecuador, where most people do not vaccinate their pets, and in the USA, where most people do, I have a unique advantage in evaluating the response to vaccines. First, what is a vaccine: a vaccine is made from weakened or killed forms... Read >
Author: Dr. Ana Falk, DVM

Vaccination Regiment for a Safe and Healthy Dog

The importance of a healthy vaccination regiment Every dog needs a healthy vaccination regiment. A vaccination regiment refers to the full set of vaccinations that are routinely given to your dog. A healthy vaccination regiment can help keep your dog ... Read >
Author: Ricardo Lumbardo

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