In this article, I’ll talk about the topic How Is EHV-1 Transmitted?, and I’ll try to cover as much information as possible. The most common way for EHV-1 to spread is by direct horse-to-horse contact This virus is shed from infected horses via the respiratory tract or through direct or indirect contact with an infected … Read more
In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject of “Is EHV-1 Contagious To Humans?”, and I’m going to do my best to cover as much ground as I possibly can in terms of information. EHV-1 is not transmissible to humans How is the virus shed from an infected horse? Horses infected with EHV-1 shed … Read more
FeLV screening tests look for the presence of viral antigen (viral protein) in a blood sample Your veterinarian can perform a screening test for FeLV in the clinic setting using a special test kit. The test kit changes color if the FeLV antigen is present in the blood sample. What is a FeLV FIV test? … Read more
Based on recommendations by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, current research and expert opinion recommend felv vaccination for all kittens, and then on an as-needed basis for adult cats . How often do cats get FeLV vaccine? In kittens and at-risk adult cats, the AAFP recommends that the FeLV vaccine initially be administered as … Read more
Although a diagnosis of FeLV can be emotionally devastating, it is important to realize that cats with FeLV can live normal lives for prolonged periods of time The median survival time for cats after FeLV is diagnosed is 2.5 years. What are signs of leukemia in kittens? Symptoms of feline leukemia virus yellow color in … Read more
Two acronyms that can be confusing to cat owners are FeLV and FIV. FeLV stands for feline leukemia virus , and FIV is feline immunodeficiency virus. Whats worse FIV or FeLV? Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is much more devastating than FIV This is because FeLV typically results in cancer (e.g., lymphoma), leukemia (e.g., cancer of the … Read more
The Bordetella vaccine for dogs and cats is an important preventative measure which will stop your pet from becoming stricken with a highly contagious bacterial illness that can spread quickly between animals. Can cats get Bordetella? kennel cough is the common name for infectious tracheobronchitis, a highly infectious respiratory illness that can affect both dogs … Read more
Can Kennel Cough Spread Between Cats, Dogs, and Humans? Cats can get kennel cough ( bordetella bronchiseptica ) from infected dogs, as well as from infected cats Dogs can catch the disease from cats, too. It’s possible for humans to get kennel cough from an infected dog or cat. Can cats get kennel cough symptoms? … Read more
While a nuisance, kennel cough is not normally dangerous and is likely to need no treatment at all. But in puppies, elderly dogs or those with existing illnesses, the condition can be more serious and can develop into pneumonia. Can puppies fight off kennel cough? In mild cases, your dog can fight kennel cough on … Read more