Search Results

46 results for “maternal antibodies”

Neonatal Jaundice in Puppies (Neonatal Isoerythrolysis)

Neonatal Jaundice in Puppies (Neonatal Isoerythrolysis)

Neonatal isoerythrolysis is a blood-type mismatch in which a newborn ingests antibodies from the mother's first milk that destroy its own red cells, causing anemia and jaundice. Separating the puppy from the mother and bottle-feeding saves lives.

Diseases 📅 June 19, 2026
How to Avoid Buying a Sick ‘Week Cat’ (Kitten That Dies Within Days)

How to Avoid Buying a Sick ‘Week Cat’ (Kitten That Dies Within Days)

Today: 'week cats' - kittens that die days after coming home. What is behind it, and how to avoid buying one?

Pet Health 📅 January 11, 2021
What Is Canine Parvovirus?

What Is Canine Parvovirus?

Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a single-stranded DNA virus that hits unvaccinated dogs of any age; CPV-2 is the most virulent and a leading cause of severe puppy enteritis. It spreads by fecal-oral contact, resists the environment for months to years, and causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and dehydration. Vaccination is key.

Pet Health 📅 January 8, 2021
Cat Vaccination: What to Know Before and After

Cat Vaccination: What to Know Before and After

Vaccines work with your cat's immune system to build protection before real exposure. Here is how immunity develops, the main vaccine types, and the schedule and side-effects every cat owner should understand.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021
Late-Stage Distemper Seizures: How Long Can a Dog Survive?

Late-Stage Distemper Seizures: How Long Can a Dog Survive?

When distemper reaches the late stage with seizures, mortality is very high — most dogs die within about a week. The virus spreads by contact and air, hits puppies hardest, and does not infect people. Vaccination is the only reliable protection.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
🐾

What happens if a puppy is not vaccinated?

An unvaccinated puppy easily catches distemper, parvo, rabies. Maternal antibody drops after 45 days while immunity is low, so lack of vaccine risks life. Vaccinate at 2 months, then rabies.

Q&A 📅 August 7, 2026