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Practical tips and guides for caring for dogs, cats, and exotic pets at home.

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Vaccinating Immunocompromised Dogs: Special Protocols During Chronic Illness or Immunosuppression

A guide to vaccinating immunocompromised dogs — when to delay, continue, or change the approach (titer test), the risk of core vaccines (DHPP, rabies) in dogs after chemotherapy, on high-dose prednisone, or with autoimmune disease. The approach per WSAVA 2024 Special Situations, case-by-case evaluation with a veterinarian, and when an antibody titer makes more sense than an automatic booster.

19 May 2026 11 min read
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Post-Recovery Vaccination: When Is It Safe After Illness, Surgery, or Trauma

A guide to post-recovery vaccine timing for dogs and cats — when a booster is safe after illness (parvo, panleukopenia, gastroenteritis, URI), after major surgery (spay/neuter, orthopedic, tumor removal), or after severe trauma. The baseline of a minimum of 2-4 weeks clinically stable + normal appetite + recovered body weight, plus WSAVA 2024 and AAHA considerations on vaccinating an animal that has just recovered.

19 May 2026 10 min read