title: Prevalence of intercurrent disease in dogs and cats presented for vaccination at a veterinary practice.
abstract: A prospective study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of intercurrent disease in dogs and cats presented for vaccination in general practice. Fifty-two percent of animals were found to suffer from intercurrent disease and 3% had severe debilitating disease. A thorough clinical examination conducted at the time of routine vaccination appears to be an important element in maintaining companion animal health and welfare.
authors.affiliation: Animal Medical Centre, Phillip, Australian Capital Territory.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Banyard
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002415:Cats; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004285:Dogs; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D015995:Prevalence; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014611:Vaccination / Q000662:veterinary*