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Feline Leukemia Virus and the Importance of Vaccinations

by Mya Blake
catFeline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a deadly disease that can be prevented through regular vaccinations. Unfortunately, however, one out of every 10 cats die, every year, from this supposedly preventable disease. While the majority of these animals are strays, the risk of infection is serious enough that you should want to get your own pet vaccinated. It is also important that

Dogs close up of a vet's hands holding a canine distemper vaccine with a dog in the background

Canine Distemper

What is Canine Distemper? Canine distemper is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease caused by a virus from the Paramyxoviridae family. It primarily affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of…