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Why does your puppy need vaccines?
Doctors have a way to protect pets from diseases: vaccines. Here’s why your puppy should get them. What is a vaccine? The history of vaccines starts with an epidemic of smallpox, which killed millions of people. In 1796, a physician named Edward Jenner noticed that the milk maids, who were routinely exposed to cowpox, did not get sick with small-pox. He wondered whether their exposure to cowpox protected them, and the idea of vaccination was born. A vaccine exposes the immune system to inactive or incomplete disease-causing agents to train the immune system to quickly and effectively respond when exposed to the real thing. Why do we vaccinate puppies? Since…
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New Puppy 101
The early days with your new little family member are important. Here are some tips on how to get it right! What’s the right age? 7-12 weeks is the best age for a puppy to be adopted. At less than 7 weeks of age, pups should be with their moms and littermates to help with canine socialization. How do I introduce my puppy to the family? It’s tempting to smother a new pup with love and invite friends and family to do the same. However, you can overwhelm a pup with all that affection and cause anxiety. It’s best to let a pup settle in first before meeting all those…
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Kitten Vaccinations
Cat vaccines are medically and scientifically proven to combat the incubation and transmission of crippling and fatal diseases. They are a cornerstone to helping your feline friend live a long, healthy, and happy life. Your cat should have a specific vaccine protocol formulated by your veterinarian that considers risk factors such as age, overall health, and lifestyle. Are Cat Vaccinations Required By Law? Rabies is the only cat vaccination required by law in the state of Texas; this is true for most of the United States. This is due to the threat that rabies poses to people, and the fact that we still find rabies in our wildlife population throughout…
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Tips for Raising a Happy and Healthy Kitten
Getting a new kitten is one of the best things in the world. They’re cute, soft, and cuddly. They are irresistible and melt even the toughest of hearts. It’s best to start things off on the right track to a long and happy life with your new feline companion. Here are some starter tips for you and your new, cuddly furbaby. Diet Continue feeding your kitten its “normal” diet, but slowly introduce a high quality kitten food into the mix. After your little furbaby has adjusted, feed the high quality food exclusively. Feed your kitten at least three to four times a day from a shallow plate; glass or ceramic…
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