Resources for Pet Heath
Canine distemper is a virus that causes serious illness. There is no known cure and the virus affects dogs and certain species of wildlife, such as raccoons, wolves, foxes, and skunks. The virus is spread through the air and by direct contact with an infected animal. … [Read more...]
Canine parvo virus has been around since the 1970s. It is highly contagious and is passed directly from dog to dog, or indirectly through ingestion of parvo infected dog feces. Puppies are especially prone to becoming infected with the parvo virus. When they are first … [Read more...]
There are various types of cat diseases that are infectious in nature. This article describes common types of viral infectious diseases that exist in cats for which they are routinely vaccinated. Examples of viruses that cause cat diseases and are commonly vaccinated … [Read more...]
Examples of infectious agents that cause diseases in cats and vaccines exist, but are not commonly vaccinated for. These include: Feline Coronavirus: There are two types of coronaviruses that affect cats. Testing for the presence of coronaviruses does not … [Read more...]
