Vaccinations are essential to prevent your pets from contracting dangerous
illnesses and are necessary for a healthy pet.
American Foxhound
It is extremely important that you get your kitten set up on a vaccination schedule as soon as possible to ensure his health. By doing this we can start your pet on creating an immunity in their body to the various diseases that he or she will come in contact with in the environment
or from another pet. The pets immune system will create protection against the disease in the form of antibodies and will stockpile these antibodies for future use against an attack by the isease. Without these antibodies ready, the pet has little protection against the disease and will get sick.
or from another pet. The pets immune system will create protection against the disease in the form of antibodies and will stockpile these antibodies for future use against an attack by the isease. Without these antibodies ready, the pet has little protection against the disease and will get sick.
Adult dog vaccinations?
Boxer Dogs
QUESTION:
How often do I need to get my adult dog vaccinated, and what vaccines does he need or not need?
answered by Kathy Gervais
ANSWER:
The core vaccines recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association for adult dogs are Rabies and DA2PP vaccines. While there is currently some controversy on the frequency, every 3 years for DA2PP is currently being recommended for adults that initially went through the standard series of puppy vaccines.
Rabies vaccine frequency is dictated by regional laws. In California, it depends on what county you live in. For example, San Francisco County requires a vaccination every 3 years, but Calaveras County requires one every 2 years. It is important to check with your veterinarian on what your region requires.
The need for non-core vaccines like Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Corona virus andLeptospirosis depends on where a dog lives and its lifestyle. Whether or not your dog should be given these vaccines should be discussed with your veterinarianduring your pet's annual health exam. Giardia vaccines have not been proven to be effective and are not recommended.
Kathy Gervais is a veterinarian at Pets Unlimited, one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most comprehensive animal care facilities, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Veterinary School.
How often do I need to get my adult dog vaccinated, and what vaccines does he need or not need?
answered by Kathy Gervais
ANSWER:
The core vaccines recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association for adult dogs are Rabies and DA2PP vaccines. While there is currently some controversy on the frequency, every 3 years for DA2PP is currently being recommended for adults that initially went through the standard series of puppy vaccines.
Rabies vaccine frequency is dictated by regional laws. In California, it depends on what county you live in. For example, San Francisco County requires a vaccination every 3 years, but Calaveras County requires one every 2 years. It is important to check with your veterinarian on what your region requires.
The need for non-core vaccines like Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Corona virus andLeptospirosis depends on where a dog lives and its lifestyle. Whether or not your dog should be given these vaccines should be discussed with your veterinarianduring your pet's annual health exam. Giardia vaccines have not been proven to be effective and are not recommended.
Kathy Gervais is a veterinarian at Pets Unlimited, one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most comprehensive animal care facilities, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Veterinary School.
