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Vaccine information that is specific to dogs and canine health.
Parvovirus in Dogs
ABout parvovirus in dogs, including risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Parvovirus Infection in Dogs
Parvovirus infection is a serious disease that affects the gasstrointestinal or cardiac systems of dogs. Parvo is a highly contagious and often sudden viral disease; puppies are particularly susceptible. Learn about the clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Parvo in this article.
Leptospirosis in Dogs
About Leptospirosis in dogs, including risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Infectious Canine Hepatitis - Adenovirus
About Infectious Canine Hepatitis in dogs, including risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi and is spread by ticks. Lyme disease is transmitted by the deer tick (blacklegged tick) and a small group of other closely related ticks. The deer tick is small and may bite animals and people without being detected. Learn about the risk factors, signs, diagnosis and prevention of...
Vaccines for Dogs
About vaccination in dogs, including which vaccines are commonly given to dogs as part of their preventative medicine program.
Dog and Cat Vaccinations - How do you feel about dog and cat vaccinations?
It used to be that dogs and cats were examined and vaccinated every year, as soon as that reminder card came in the mail. In recent years, with the development of new vaccine technologies and ways to assess risks and protection levels, thoughts on vaccination protocols have changed. Many veterinarians now follow the The American Animal Hospital...