Lyme Disease Vaccines for Dogs
Lyme disease does exist and so do vaccines that may prevent the illness in companion dogs. However, does existence necessitate vaccination? Not necessarily because several factors are at play regarding …
Infectious Diseases & Vaccines
Should dogs or horses receive the rattlesnake vaccine?
Every so often this question crosses our desks, “Dear Dr. Dodds, My dog and I are spending a lot of time in the desert and I am concerned about snake …
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Herpesvirus in Dogs and Fading Puppy Syndrome
It is estimated that at least 70% of the canine population is infected with the canine herpesvirus (CHV), which generally does not cause clinically significant illness. However, the mortality rate …
Resistance and Residue: Antibiotics in Meat & Pets
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) issued an alarming report in April 2018 about a superbug nicknamed “nightmare bacteria”, scientifically named Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), that is resistant to …
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Know Your Bordetella Vaccine
Many grooming, boarding facilities and doggy daycares require your companion dog to have the Bordetella vaccine every six months or annually. This requirement may be due to laws (regional, local, …
Dr. Jean Dodds Reviews the 2024 WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has released updated vaccination guidelines for companion dogs and cats. We, of course, at Hemopet find it a fascinating read and encourage you …
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Vaccine Titer Testing for Dogs and Cats
Over the past few years, we have seen serological titer testing partially embraced by major veterinary associations to discover if a companion dog or cat is immunized against a particular …
Leishmaniasis: The Disease and Scientific Developments
Leishmaniasis is of significant disease concern, especially in warmer tropical climates, and it is spreading because of climate change. With only a few incidents reported in North America, the majority …
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The Plague Is Still Around
Simply saying “the bubonic plague” brings visions of squalor, dirt, millions of rats scurrying about, and people falling over and dying in the middle of the street during the mid-14th …
Kissing Bugs, Chagas Disease and Pets
Kissing bugs are really not as loving as their nickname suggests. The kiss may cause swelling that will go away but it’s what happens afterwards that poses the biggest problem. …