Puppy Shots Schedule & When To Get Adult Dog's Their Booster Shots
Our Rainbow City vets know that repeated appointments for your dog's vaccines and boosters may seem inconvenient, but we believe that following the vaccination schedule below is the best way to help protect your four-legged friend from a range of potentially deadly diseases.
Why You Should Get Your Dog Vaccinated
As with the vaccinations that have been designed for people, dog vaccines protect your pet against a host of serious, often potentially fatal, diseases that are quick to spread between unvaccinated dogs.
While getting your dog shots every year may seem like an unnecessary expense at the time, your dog's annual vaccinations are likely to cost far less than treatment for the illnesses vaccines protect against.
Which Shots Does My Dog Need
The vaccines recommended for dogs in the Rainbow City area include immunizations to help prevent bordetella, distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and rabies.
Your vet will be able to recommend the vaccines which are most appropriate for your dog based on your pet's age, where you live, and your dog's lifestyle.
Puppy Vaccine Schedule & Adult Booster Shots
Your vet can help you to determine the best deworming and vaccination schedule for your young pup, but below we provide our recommended schedules for getting your puppy's shots and your adult dog's booster vaccines. By following these schedules we believe that you are giving your four-legged family member their very best chance at a long and healthy life.
Possible Vaccine Side Effects
Some dogs may have an allergic reaction to getting their shots. This is typically due to a sensitivity to an individual ingredient of a specific vaccine. Different breeds tend to react to some ingredients.
Breeds including German shepherds, collies, and some sheepdogs are known to be sensitive to individual vaccines. Your veterinarian will skip any vaccines that contain ingredients that your dog may be sensitive to.
The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are a key element of your dog's preventive health care. By taking your dog in for their shots early in life, then regularly as they move through adulthood, you give your canine companion their very best chance of living a long and healthy life. Maintaining a schedule for routine vaccinations for your dog could also save you time and money since treatment for the diseases prevented by these vaccines can be time-consuming and very expensive.
Note: The advice provided in this post is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice regarding pets. For an accurate diagnosis of your pet's condition, please make an appointment with your vet.
Is it time for your puppy's shots? Contact Central Valley Animal Hospital today to book a puppy exam for your four-legged friend.
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New pets are always welcome at Central Valley Animal Hospital. Our friendly veterinary staff looks forward to providing our neighbors in Citrus Heights and surrounding communities with the veterinary care they need.
