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    Annual vaccinations could be harmful: vets told  Aug 11, 2009
    Since 2007, the international association has recommended that core vaccinations - for canine parvovirus, distemper and hepatitis in dogs and feline calicivirus, herpesvirus and parvovirus in cats - be administered no more than once every three years, and less frequently if possible. Annual vaccinations for these diseases were unnecessary medical intervention, the association ruled, and exposed an animal to more risk of an adverse reaction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Hoarding 450 cats  Jul 5, 2009
    " Urmann, as a former Butler County humane official, developed suspicions about the state of living at Tiger Ranch. She used to transport cats to and from the facility, but it wasn't until she was presented the opportunity to volunteer at the sanctuary last August that she realized the extent of the conditions at the facility. From volunteering on Saturdays over the course of several months, Urmann discovered "some pretty horrific things," she said. With Bruno's permission, Urmann gained... (Pet-Abuse.com)

    Cancer linked to shots can be fatal for cats  Mar 29, 2009
    Core vaccines: These are recommended for all cats: Rabies, feline panleukopenia (FPV); feline herpesvirus (FHV), feline calicivirus (FCV). Noncore vaccines: Use depends on the individual cat s age, health, whether its lifestyle involves contact with other cats and other factors: Feline leukemia virus (FeLV); feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV); chlamydiosis; bordetellosis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)




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