Preventing feline distemper

Preventing feline distemper (Source: American Veterinary Medical Association) All cats should have feline panleukopenia vaccinations to prevent this deadly disease. There are many discounted vaccination options in Bastrop County – see our website at...

Does my cat have distemper?

Does my cat have distemper? (source: American Veterinary Medical Association) The first visible signs an owner might notice include generalized depression, loss of appetite, high fever, lethargy, vomiting, severe diarrhea, nasal discharge, and dehydration. Sick cats...

Distemper in Cats 

Distemper in Cats Distemper in Cats (source: American Veterinary Medical Association)  The name “distemper” is sometimes used to describe feline panleukopenia or feline parvovirus.  These are different than canine distemper and canine parvovirus.  This used to be a...

Our spay/neuter subsidies cover distemper vaccinations 

Our spay/neuter subsidies cover distemper vaccinations Shelter Pet Safety Net now ensures our spay/neuter subsidies cover distemper vaccinations if the animal has not been vaccinated.  Thank you for your donations that help us do this work. Some not-so-fun canine...

Canine Distemper Vaccinations 

Canine Distemper Vaccinations (source: American Veterinary Medical Association) Vaccination is crucial in preventing canine distemper. A series of vaccinations is administered to puppies to increase the likelihood of building immunity when the immune system has not...

Focusing on Distemper

Focusing on Distemper For the next few weeks, our blog is focusing on distemper.  This disease has caused many weeks of pain for the shelter dogs, employees, and volunteers as the shelter had to shut down to get it under control.  It’s more important than ever to make...