Yes, there are some risks associated with dog vaccinations as it is a medical procedure....
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Yes, it is safe to give multiple dog vaccines at the same time....
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No, there is no association between immunizations or vaccinations and cancer in dogs....
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Your puppy needs to be vaccinated starting at six to eight weeks of age....
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Titer testing involves drawing blood and sending it to a lab to look for antibodies against specific diseases....
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It's safe to opt out of non-core vaccines, but it's dependent on the dog's lifestyle....
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We recommend seeing your dog at least once a year or every 12 months....
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Core vaccinations are those that all dogs should have during puppyhood and adulthood....
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Mitigating risks and side effects involves having a complete health exam on your cat, conducting pre-anesthetic blood work to check organ function,...
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After an anesthetic procedure, it's important not to let your cat go immediately back into their home, especially if there may be other pets or sma...
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Yes, senior dogs still do need to be immunized....
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Yes, it is possible that your cat could die from general anesthesia, although it's a very minor risk if all precautions are taken....
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Signs to watch for include profound lethargy, lack of interest in food, labored breathing, or coughing....
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When we turn off the gas anesthesia, usually within about 5-10 minutes, cats start to regain consciousness and come out of general anesthesia, ente...
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Yes, as veterinarians we consider vaccinations a necessary part of lifestyle. We have the education to know how to prevent disease....
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The brachycephalic breeds, such as Persians and Himalayans, which have more restricted airways due to their facial structure, could be considered a...
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Returning to normal entails more than just coming out of anesthesia....
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Yes, we require blood work to be done before administering anesthesia....
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Some of the risks of anesthesia include hypothermia, complications with controlling airways, coughing due to interference with the trachea, risk of...
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The most common types of anesthesia used for cats are injectable types. We often use drugs such as ketamine and alfaxalone....