Is Your Pet Current on Shots???
August is a time to highlight the importance of vaccinations for pets! Keeping our furry loved ones healthy and safe is a natural priority in pet ownership. One major way to provide this for them is to make sure they are up to date on immunizations. Vaccinations protect our pets from highly contagious and/or deadly diseases while improving their overall quality of life.
- Vaccinations prevent many pet illnesses.
- Vaccinations can help avoid costly treatments for preventable diseases.
- Vaccinations prevent diseases that can be passed between animals and from animals to people.
- Unvaccinated pets are at risk from life-threatening diseases found in wildlife, such as rabies and distemper.
- Pet boarding, doggie daycare, and training services require vaccinations against certain diseases to protect all participating animals.
- Many local and state laws require that household pets—including indoor-only pets—be vaccinated against certain diseases.
For most dogs and cats, vaccinations are effective in preventing future diseases—especially when vaccines are given as recommended, at the appropriate times and ages. After a pet has been fully vaccinated, only rarely will their immune system fail to fight off the disease. It’s important to follow the vaccination schedule recommended by your veterinarian to reduce the possibility of a gap in protection.
If your dog or cat needs to be vaccinated, give us a call today!
Animal Works Veterinary Surgery
Fort Collins, CO