You should make sure your cat is current on its vaccinations and have them administered every year. All kittens should be vaccinated and/or tested and vaccinated for such diseases as feline infectious enteritis (FIE) and feline leukemia by eight weeks of age. It is very important to keep your cat's shots current, otherwise, it could infect other cats or worse. Many feline diseases are very swift once they set in, FIE being a prime example.

The literature recommends against continued FeLV vaccinations. Other feline vaccinations (panleukopenia, rabies, etc.) should be continued. This is a tough situation, for which there is no pat answer. You should discuss the matter with your vet. One vet I spoke with felt that chances are the other cats have already been exposed and it is probably best to just keep them up on their vaccinations and not change the household drastically. See similar questions...

Yes. Vaccinations are very important, especially for puppies. By vaccinating against diseases, you dramatically decrease the possibility of your dog being infected by a disease. Booster shots are very important as well and could very well save your dog's life. See similar questions...

Adult dogs can be fed between 2-3% of the their body weight. We recommend starting with 1/2 pound of food per 25 lbs of body weight daily and make adjustments according to your dog's age and activity. We also suggest that the daily ration be split to feed morning and night. Remember that a healthy dog is not overweight. See similar questions...

If ingested, make sure the pieces pass in the pet's bowel movement. If nothing passes within 24-48 hours or the animal seems uncomfortable, contact your vet and let them know of the incident. See similar questions...

Yes - Although rare cats have been infected by the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Dogs at this time have not been found infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, however other mammals have become infected and it is thought dogs could also become infected. See similar questions...

Please refer to the list provided on Metro Animal Services website). An application can also be downloaded from the Metro website. See similar questions...

Call the Oakland Pet Adoption Center at 248-391-4102 to find out if the pet has been reported missing. If so, you will be given the name and phone number of the possible owner. If you wish to keep the pet for a few days to see if the owner turns up, you should leave a found report at the Pet Adoption Center. Otherwise, you can bring the pet to the center or request that the pet be picked up. See similar questions...

All Rock Island County residents should obtain their pet registration tags from Rock Island County Animal Care and Control. Pet tags may be purchased at the county animal shelter located at 4001 - 78th Avenue in Moline, or by calling (309) 558-3483 and requesting a tag by mail. Pet owners must have a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate to buy a tag. See similar questions...

The minimum recommendations is every 3 months or 4 times yearly. In situations where your pet frequently comes into contact with young children we recommend treatment for roundworm monthly. See similar questions...

You are required by law to have your dog vaccinated against rabies each and every year, unless you vaccinate for three years. A three (3) year vaccination is good for three (3) years. See similar questions...

Your puppy will have been vaccinated at 6 weeks of age (if you buy through the Puppy Listings service), and you will receive advice from the Breeder on further vaccination. As a guide your puppy will require the next vaccination at 12 weeks, with a "booster" at 16 weeks. After this your dog must be vaccinated every 12 months. The GSDCA Affiliate Club Branches will need to sight your puppy/dog's up-to-date vaccination certificate if you are training at one of those Branches. See similar questions...

Lyme disease is an illness that affects the joints and muscles of the dog. It can be transmitted to dogs and people. The ticks in this area have been found to carry Lyme disease. It is highly recommended that your pet be vaccinated for this if they go outside. You can also apply Frontline as a preventative for ticks and fleas. Talk to your vet if you have more questions. See similar questions...

Absolutely! Distemper is an airborne virus and, if you open your doors, then your cat can be exposed to this disease. You should ALWAYS vaccinate against distemper virus for his protection. See similar questions...

the price includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary shots, dewormer, physical exam, heartworm test for a dog and feline leukemia/feline AIDS test for a cat. PLEASE NOTE: As of September 1, 2007, the adoption fee (for all dogs and cats, regardless of age, breed, or size) will increase to $75. The increase will cover the cost of microchipping all adopted pets, along with the registration of the chip into a national database. See similar questions...

Neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and they are near vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals. See similar questions...

No. You are welcome to come to the shelter at any time during business hours and see our pets available for adoption. Our business hours are 11-3 Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 on Saturday. Also, all of our pets are available to view at any time on this web site by clicking the "Our Pets" link at the top of each page. Each pets' bio includes at least one photo and all of the information we have on that specific pet. See similar questions...

Though moles rarely come above ground, it is a possibility, and your dog or cat may want to play with the mole. Because of mole illnesses, a mole lurking on your property can pose a danger to domestic dogs and cats. Your dog or cat will likely be tempted to dig moles to the surface in your yard, which will also cause more lawn damage. See similar questions...

Sorry, but dogs and cats are boarded in separate areas of the facility. A cat in the dog area would probably be very scared of all the strange dogs and vise versa. See similar questions...

Illness with the H5N1 avian flu has been reported among domestic and exotic cats in Asia, which is unusual. Since the H5N1 avian flu virus has not been identified in Arizona or the United States, dogs and cats which may capture wild birds are not at risk for this disease. See similar questions...