Why can’t I vaccinate my rabbit against Myxomatosis? The myxoma virus which causes myxomatosis is now widespread across the Australian environment which places domestic rabbits at risk of...
What are Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)? Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) are retroviruses that attack the immune system, the same group of...
What is cat flu and how is it managed? Cat flu is a general term for a highly contagious upper airway disease that affects cats and kittens. This disease...
What is myxomatosis and how do I protect my rabbit from it? Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a poxvirus spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects such as...
What is rabbit calicivirus and how do I protect my rabbit from rabbit haemorrhagic disease? Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is caused by the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), a type of calicivirus which is fatal...
Why is it important to vaccinate my horse against Hendra virus? There are three important reasons to vaccinate your horse against Hendra virus. First, vaccination reduces the risk of your horse...
What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a disease which can affect animals and humans, caused by infection with bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospirosis can cause...
What is canine parvovirus? Canine parvovirus is a virus affecting dogs that attacks and damages tissues with rapidly dividing cells (such as the gastrointestinal...