Vaccines, Exams and the Life of Your Pet
In the last several years, vaccine protocols for dogs and cats
have become a greatly debated topic in Veterinary Medicine. For
the last several decades, annual booster vaccinations at the time of
the yearly exam have been the norm for most dogs and cats.
However, factors including vaccine improvements and research,
disease risk assessment, and potential adverse effects from "over-
vaccination" are bringing changes to the way we recommend
vaccinations over the life of your pet.
Clearly, vaccines are necessary to prevent many life-
threatening diseases in our pets. In general, puppies and kittens
require several inoculations to effectively immunize against prevalent
diseases and yearly boosters for the next several years for lasting
protection.
What about the older pet that has been vaccinated every
year of its life, or the cat that never goes outside? How often do
these pets need to be vaccinated and against which diseases?
These are the questions currently under scrutiny.
We factor in the age, vaccination history, and "lifestyle" of your
pet when making vaccination recommendations. Our goal is to help
you keep your pet as healthy as possible throughout its life. With this
in mind, reminder cards that we send you each year are
twofold in purpose:
pets, routine check-ups are increasingly important for early
detection and treatment of problems that affect both the
quality and length of life.
In the months ahead, you may notice some changes on your
reminder card(s) for vaccination and exam/procedure
recommendations. We continually strive to provide optimum care for
your pet and welcome any questions you may have regarding
these changes.
*For information on canine vaccinations click here
*For information on feline vaccinations click here
In the last several years, vaccine protocols for dogs and cats
have become a greatly debated topic in Veterinary Medicine. For
the last several decades, annual booster vaccinations at the time of
the yearly exam have been the norm for most dogs and cats.
However, factors including vaccine improvements and research,
disease risk assessment, and potential adverse effects from "over-
vaccination" are bringing changes to the way we recommend
vaccinations over the life of your pet.
Clearly, vaccines are necessary to prevent many life-
threatening diseases in our pets. In general, puppies and kittens
require several inoculations to effectively immunize against prevalent
diseases and yearly boosters for the next several years for lasting
protection.
What about the older pet that has been vaccinated every
year of its life, or the cat that never goes outside? How often do
these pets need to be vaccinated and against which diseases?
These are the questions currently under scrutiny.
We factor in the age, vaccination history, and "lifestyle" of your
pet when making vaccination recommendations. Our goal is to help
you keep your pet as healthy as possible throughout its life. With this
in mind, reminder cards that we send you each year are
twofold in purpose:
- To remind you that your pet is due for booster vaccinations
against diseases which are present in the region and a
significant threat to your animal (based on their age and risk
category) - To recommend yearly comprehensive physical examinations
and/or other tests (e.g., geriatric blood panels, blood pressure
checks) for early detection of problems so they may be
addressed as soon as possible.
pets, routine check-ups are increasingly important for early
detection and treatment of problems that affect both the
quality and length of life.
In the months ahead, you may notice some changes on your
reminder card(s) for vaccination and exam/procedure
recommendations. We continually strive to provide optimum care for
your pet and welcome any questions you may have regarding
these changes.
*For information on canine vaccinations click here
*For information on feline vaccinations click here
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improper use of information by the reader. Readers who rely on
the information contained on this web site or on other web sites
accessed from this one do so at their own risk and are advised to
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