Vaccinations are an essential part of ensuring your pet’s health and preventing the contraction of serious diseases that can lead to suffering, expensive cars, and even death. Some of these diseases also carry risks to humans, making them a danger to everyone in the home. You can protect your beloved pet from many serious conditions by keeping them on a regular vaccination schedule.
Primary Dog Vaccinations
The most common dog vaccinations that should be regularly scheduled include:
- Rabies: A fatal disease contracted through bites from an affected animal.
- Distemper: A disease that is airborne and can lead to severe brain damage.
- Parvovirus: A viral infection that leads to severe vomiting, bloody stools, and even fatality if not treated.
- Bordetella: An upper respiratory infection that can be contracted from exposure to other animals carrying it. This vaccine is even more critical when dogs are regularly boarded.
- Leptospirosis: A disease transmitted through contact with infected animal urine.
Primary Cat Vaccinations
The most common vaccinations that should be regularly scheduled for your cat include:
- Rabies: This vaccine is especially recommended for cats that spend time outdoors.
- Feline Leukemia: A fatal feline disease that is the second most prevalent cause of death among cats.
- FVRCP: This combination vaccine protects against three possibly fatal airborne diseases, including calicivirus, panleukopenia, and rhinotracheitis.
