Some available vaccines can increase your cat's longevity and improve the quality of her life. Others are not necessary.

Aug 10, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

Vaccinating a pet should be based on an individual analysis of the pet's risk of disease exposure as compared to the risk of an adverse reaction to the vaccine.

Jun 24, 2009 - Lorie Huston

Vaccinations are imperative to the health of your dog. I've outlined different dog vaccinations and puppy vaccinations that might be recommended by your veterinarian.

Apr 2, 2006 - Charla Dawson

Vaccinations are imperative to the health of your cat. I've outline different cat vaccinations and kitten vaccinations that might be recommended by your veterinarian.

Apr 20, 2006 - Charla Dawson

For all the deadly diseases and suffering that canine vaccinations prevent, shots do occasionally cause side effects, from mild to life threatening.

May 26, 2010 - Joy Butler

Pet dogs and cats may be spared their annual needle from the vet under new vaccination guidelines introduced in Australia in 2009.

Feb 4, 2010 - Melissa McKerihan

Many horses suffer the side effects of equine vaccinations. Neither owner nor veterinarian may realize the cause of the diseases resulting from vaccines.

Aug 12, 2010 - Sandra Judy

The immune system responds to infectious organisms, toxic chemicals, and other foreign proteins by launching an inflammatory response.

Feb 18, 2009 - Elaine Moore

Vaccinations for dogs should be chosen based on the individual dog's risk of becoming infected with disease. Only dogs at high risk of disease should be vaccinated.

Apr 4, 2009 - Lorie Huston

A dog's booster shot ritual may actually do him more harm than good. Most never question the vet's little postcard: "Time for vaccinations!" But perhaps they should.

Oct 5, 2008 - Tania Kidd

Learn what kitten vaccinations are for, how they work, as well as a recommended vaccination schedule for your kitten or cat.

Sep 3, 2007 - Darlene Cheek

When disaster strikes it's important to have everything you need ready to go in a 72 hour kit for people and pets.

Jul 1, 2006 - Charla Dawson

Moving is hard work by itself but taking a pet along takes careful planning and if moving out of the country can take months to complete all the requirements.

Jan 7, 2007 - Charla Dawson

A microchip implant for the purpose of pet identification is becoming more and more popular. AVID Microchip and Home Again Microchip are widely-used companies.

Apr 23, 2006 - Charla Dawson

Makers of pet vaccines conceal the true immunity expiration dates from pet owners, who are told only the recommended expiration dates to promote earlier re-vaccination.

Jan 24, 2009 - Marie Thomas

Zoonosis - not a word that trips off the lips but pet owners and animal workers should be aware that pooch can transmit diseases to his human companions.

Sep 7, 2011 - John Howe

Animal health insurance is an easy and affordable way to pay the health care bills for our pets. Health insurance is now available for dogs, cats, and exotics.

Mar 4, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Should college students have pets? Here are some questions to ask yourself about pet care, cost, and living situation before you adopt a pet.

Feb 19, 2007 - Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Could this quiet pet be the one for you? An introduction to owning and locating a pet rabbit.

Oct 19, 2010 - Cindi Hinton