Importance of Vet Visits and Vaccination
Importance of Vet Visits and Vaccination
To protect our pets from life-threatening diseases and give them peace of mind. To create or boost our pet’s immunity to certain diseases and prevents them from passing on a disease
Why Pet Vaccination is Important?
Vaccinations is essential to help prepare your pets immune system fight off infectious diseases it is to prevent rather than cure diseases or before they become serious or even fatal. Regular vaccinations are simple yet powerful to ensure your pets lives a long and happy life and to protect people against transmissible diseases.
The Benefits of Staying Up to Date
Protect your pet from deadly diseases
To prevent them from suffering or illnesses that could be avoided
Prevents the spread of disease
Keeping them vaccinated helps to protect your pets and even humans from contagious infections
Long Term Saving
Treating diseases is a more expensive treatments for illnesses than routine vaccinations
Ensures Community Safety
Diseases like rabies can be transmitted to humans, making pet vaccination essentials for public health
Peace of Mind
Knowing that your pet is vaccinated will provide you a peace of mind and allows you to enjoy companionship of your furry friend without worrying of potential health risks.
Preparation Before Vaccination
- Book a vaccination appointment and provide details of your pets
- Condition your pet during the trip to vet, by taking advantage of treats to keep them calm, provide a positive reinforcement by rewarding good behavior with treats
- Communicate well with your Veterinarian regarding your questions and concerns to ensure that your pet receives a quality and comfortable visits
- Bringing their favorite toy or blanket may also help to ease stress
Types of Vaccines
Core Vaccines
According to World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSVA), are those vaccines that they must receive no matter their age, environment, habits, breed, or circumstance.
Non-Core Vaccines
Are those required based on their location, environment, and lifestyle.
Most Common Pet Vaccines
Dog
Core Vaccines
- Anti Rabies
- Distemper
- Parvovirus
- Hepatitis (Adenovirus)
- Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Non-Core Vaccines
- Leptospirosis
- Canine Influenza
Cat
Core Vaccines
- Feline Panleukopenia (Distemper)
- Feline Calicivirus and Herpesvirus
Non-Core Vaccines
- Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
- Chlamydia