About Dog Vaccinations

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• Kennel cough basics

  June 8th, 2009

  Infectious Tracheobronchitis, commonly known as kennel cough, is a bronchitis illness characterized by a harsh, hacking cough. Most people say the cough sounds as though their dog has something stuck in his throat. Kennel cough is similar to a chest cold in humans and will generally resolve itself...

• Treating distemper

  May 31st, 2009

  Most people have heard of distemper in dogs, but few know exactly what it is. Distemper is a viral disease, which affects the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and central nervous systems in dogs. The canine distemper virus (CDV) causes the disease. It is highly contagious, and is often fatal. While...

• "Why is it important for my puppy to get vaccinated? What vaccinations does he need?"

  Answered by Kathy Gervais

• "How often do I need to get my adult dog vaccinated, and what vaccines does he need or not need?"

  Answered by Kathy Gervais

• The importance of vaccinations

  February 20th, 2009

  Vaccinations have become commonplace for dogs today, as they can effectively prevent potentially serious canine diseases like distemper, rabies and hepatitis. Not only can regular vaccinations protect...