October 15th-21st is National Veterinary Technician Week. A veterinary technician, or vet tech, plays a vital role in a veterinary hospital. The veterinary medicine field did not originally include trained veterinary technicians. The veterinarian would often employ...

The Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) has become more prevalent in the U.S. within the last decade. It was first identified in Florida in March of 2004 in racing greyhounds. It is believed that the original strain of Influenza (H3N8) that was affecting dogs first developed...

Bordetella Brochiseptica, commonly known as Kennel Cough, is a bacterial infection that is easily spread from one dog to another. It is one of the most common bacterial causes of Canine Tracheobronchitis, and it is transmitted through the air or through direct contact...

Lyme and Leptospirosis (Lepto) are two vaccines that are recommended for all pets, especially those who lead an outdoor lifestyle (camping, hiking, live in areas with wildlife going through the yard). Both vaccines are given as an initial vaccine and need to be...

The FeLV or “Feline Leukemia” vaccine protects against one of the most common infectious diseases of cats, Feline Leukemia. The feline leukemia virus is shed in nasal secretions, saliva, milk, urine, and feces of infected cats. The virus is commonly spread through...

The FVRCP or “feline distemper” vaccine protects against three common viruses that cats can acquire. They are: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia. The FVR part of the vaccine stands for “Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis.” Rhinotracheitis is a...

When you bring your new puppy or dog in to update their vaccines, you have heard us ask if you want to update their Canine Distemper (DAPP) vaccine. Our Distemper vaccine also vaccinates against Adenovirus, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus, which are all serious diseases...

As pet parents, you have made several trips to the vet clinic during the course of your pets' lives to get them the vaccines they need. There are several different vaccines each pet can receive based on their lifestyle and the likelihood of exposure to certain...

Summer is a great time of the year! We take our dogs to the lake, for walks, and to classes. Right after Memorial Day, I saw one of my obedience students come rushing into the clinic. Hersey, her chocolate Labrador puppy had just jumped out of her car window on the...

Puppy Elementary School What is puppy elementary school? People have asked what is after Puppy Kindergarten. Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital is now offering Puppy Elementary school to continue with socialization skills, obedience, and learning new ways to have fun....