THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATING YOUR PET

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THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATING YOUR PET
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• Keeping a pet means keeping it as fit and healthy
  as you can, and part of this involves getting
  your pet vaccinated as regularly as isrecommended
  by veterinary professionals. Diseases that can be
  detrimental to your pets health and in some
  cases, even cause death such as distemper,
  rabies, parvovirus and hepatitis, can all be
  prevented with timely vaccinations.
• While its naturally important to keep your pet
  healthy with vaccinations, bear in mind that they
  can also help to keep you and your family
  healthy, too, as some canine illnesses can be
  transferred to humans.

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• Are they any official guidelines for vaccinating
  your pet?
• The AAHA, or American Animal Hospital Association
  released a series of guidelines back in 2003,
  advising pet owners on when they should get their
  furry friends protected against various diseases,
  and how often, and these were revised a little
  over a decade ago.
• Perhaps most importantly, the guidelines stated
  that no two dogs are the same, and so every
  vaccination schedule should be designed to meet
  each dogs needs, also accounting for the
  differing risk factors depending on the breed,
  current health status, age, lifestyle etc.

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• The risks of each type of disease will also vary
  depending on which city you are in, and they may
  even vary from one area of a city to another.
  Knowing this, its important to discuss a
  vaccination schedule with your local
  veterinarian, who will always be the best person
  to guide you.
• Are there any health risks associated with pet
  vaccinations?
• While there may always be a risk associated with
  any medical treatments for your pet, the risk is
  usually minimal, and it is far outweighed by the
  risk of not vaccinating your pet. Concerns about
  any negative affects upon your pets health,
  should always be discussed with your
  veterinarian, and they will give you the best
  advice that is relevant to your pet and their
  circumstances.

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• Some dogs have been known to react to
  vaccinations, but this is rare and often comes in
  the form of swelling or pain at the site of the
  vaccination, or in even more cases, a dog may
  experience an allergic reaction.
• The basics of vaccinations that you should know
• There are two types of vaccinations given to pet
  dogs core vaccines and non-core vaccines. Core
  vaccines are made up of those vaccinations
  generally considered to be essential for all
  dogs, no matter their age, breed or any other
  factors.

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• They protect against potentially fatal diseases
  like adenovirus, parvovirus and distemper.
• Non-core vaccines are usually those that protect
  against diseases which are prevalent only in
  certain environments or when your pet is exposed
  to a type of lifestyle.
• How often should you vaccinate your pet?
• Standard vaccination schedules are in place for
  all puppies, and they should be maintained
  throughout the first year of their life. After
  the first year, parvovirus,

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• adenovirus and distemper vaccinations should be
  given once every year to three years, and your
  veterinarian will be able to advise you on an
  exact schedule.
• There is a school of thought that states the
  importance of a yearly vaccination schedule, but
  the AAHA guidelines recommend vaccinating upon
  the individual condition and circumstances of
  your pet, of which your veterinarian will be able
  to determine.
• When it comes to Rabies vaccines, each state and
  city will have its own governmental
  recommendations for how often it should be given.

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• Titer tests for pets
• If you are concerned about a vaccine and whether
  its necessary for your pet, you can ask your
  veterinarian to perform a titer test a blood
  test that measures the antibodies for diseases
  that may or may not be present within your dogs
  body.
• If you have any further questions about
  vaccinating your furry friend, please get in
  touch with your local veterinarian and they
  should be able to give you the most up to date
  and relevant advice and guidance.

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