Many serious pet ailments can be prevented by vaccination. Even if always kept inside, your pet can be exposed to viruses transported in the air, dust, or on clothing. Vaccination at a veterinarian clinic is inexpensive protection to your pet against serious disease, expensive treatment, and premature death. Remember that booster immunizations are essential to continue protection. 

In the following article, we will be focusing on dogs and cats. Please note that if the word “infectious” is used below, it usually means spreading from cat to cat, from dog to dog, or involving cats and dogs. But two or three diseases can be spread from animal to human, and these types of diseases are called “zoonoses.” The majority of animal diseases pose no threat to causing only minor annoyance and sickness in humans and can be easily treated by your physician. In reality, many pet owners have probably had zoonotic illnesses without even noticing the signs.

A very small minority are of course unquestionably harmful, e.g. rabies. Prevention – normally simple and easy to clinic – will be discussed after this article. First, let’s take examine some of the ailments that cats and dogs can get.

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Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis (jointly referred to as DHL) are prevalent, contagious, and deadly diseases. Just about any dog will be exposed throughout its life, making vaccination a must.

The disease may last several weeks and is highly contagious, particularly if showing or boarding.

Parvovirus and coronavirus are intestinal infections leading to viral diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and depression. Transmitted through direct contact with an infected dog’s feces or urine, both are highly contagious and life-threatening.

Heartworm is a life-threatening illness where mosquitoes are found. Preventive medication is essential here. However, your pet needs to be tested before starting on preventive medication because using preventive medication in an infected dog could lead to death. Annual testing is recommended despite yearlong use of the preventive medication.

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Feline Leukemia, or FeLV, is now considered the leading cause of cat deaths. FeLV breaks down the cat’s ability to fight infection. The cat generally dies of disorder it would normally have the ability to resist. Effective FeLV vaccines are available to protect uninfected kittens but they need to be granted by 12 weeks old.

These diseases may be spread from cat to cat. Even a different cat that appears healthy can irritate your cat. Chances are high that your cat is going to be exposed.

Feline Panleukopenia, also known as distemper, is highly infectious and may be deadly. Symptoms include depression, loss of appetite, fever, nausea, and diarrhea. Nine in ten cats with distemper may perish from it. Since the disease is readily transmitted from cat to cat, odds are also quite high your cat will be exposed.

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is an incurable, usually deadly viral disease. Vaccination is the pet’s only protection.

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Rabies is an incurable and deadly infection of the nervous system that strikes all warm-blooded animals like humans. It is a public health hazard and a threat to most pet owners. Therefore vaccination is your own pet’s just protection. Your pet ought to be vaccinated at 4 months of age.

Intestinal parasites, like the parvovirus and coronavirus mentioned above, threaten your pet’s health by causing an intestinal blockage, bloody diarrhea, and premature death. Microscopic evaluation of your pet’s feces should be carried out frequently, at least a component of the annual checkup, for early detection and therapy.

Dental examinations need to be performed for at least a year too. Periodontal disease doesn’t only endanger the well-being of gums and teeth but may also result in disease in the liver, kidneys, and heart. Regular examination of the teeth and gums as part of annual checkups, in addition to following proper dental care advice from your vet, is necessary for good pet health. Click here to learn more about routine exams.

Geriatric workshops for older pets help detect many of the problems brought on by aging (kidney, liver, heart, joints, dental, etc.). Early detection and appropriate treatment can lengthen and increase your pet’s life. This surgery was shown to significantly reduce the danger of several animal cancers and specific undesirable behavior. You can even protect cats and dogs from disease (and reinfection) by preventing access to birds, rodents, raw meat, and unpasteurized dairy products. Learn more about geriatric cat care.

Fleas can transmit blood-borne diseases from any other possible animal source for your pet. If swallowed fleas can transmit tapeworms to your furry friend. Flea bites can also cause allergic reactions resulting in debilitating, difficult-to-cure skin disorder. Ticks are another frequent parasite that can carry and transmit Lyme Disease, which can pose a severe health risk to you and your pet. A flea and tick control program is needed on pets and in the home at precisely the same time. Your veterinarian is best qualified to prescribe the proper products that you prevent and control these parasites, and most of these goods are carried in your local pet store.

In Modesto Vet Hospital our experienced staff focuses on preventive services to keep common ailments and disorders from developing in the first location.

Combined with regular wellness exams, pet vaccinations, and parasite prevention form the basis of your animal’s routine healthcare.

Our staff will work with you to make sure your dog or cat receives the preventive care they need.

Our Modesto veterinarians can help you safeguard your cat or dog from a broad range of serious diseases and conditions with regular pet vaccinations and parasite prevention drugs.