The Importance of Pet Vaccines
If you are welcoming a new pet into your home, it is important to get it vaccinated. A vaccine can protect your dog or cat from dangerous diseases, including rabies. At Clinton Hill Animal Clinic in Brooklyn, NY, we can answer any questions you have about pet vaccines and give your pet the care it needs.
Pet Vaccines Explained
Cats, dogs, and many other pets have strong immune systems that can protect them from viruses and bacteria that cause illnesses. However, immune systems can’t protect pets against everything. Certain diseases, like rabies, can quickly overwhelm your pet’s immune system and be fatal.
Vaccines trigger your pet’s immune system to fight off certain diseases and microbes. They also help the immune system create antibodies and prepare for future infections. Each pet needs different vaccines based on its health and medical history. It is important to bring your new pet to our veterinarian so it can get the vaccines it needs.
Vaccines are generally very safe. Serious complications from vaccines are rare and the benefits far outweigh the risks.
Why Vaccines Are Important
Vaccines offer many benefits for pets and their owners. Most importantly, vaccines prevent many illnesses. Even if your pet does become sick, vaccines can prevent severe symptoms and complications.
Vaccines also reduce the spread of diseases. Pets can easily pass diseases to each other. If your animal is around other pets often, vaccines can protect it. Pets can also pass some diseases to humans. By vaccinating your pet, you reduce the chances of having to pay for costly and sometimes painful treatments for your pet.
Vaccines also protect wildlife. Your pet can pass serious diseases to wild animals. However, your pet also needs to be protected from nature. Dogs can get infections from things like drinking pond water or swallowing infected stool from other animals.
Vaccines are especially important for puppies and kittens. When your pet is younger, its immune system probably isn’t as strong as it should be. Vaccines, however, will bring your young pet’s immune system up to speed.
Schedule Your Pet’s Vaccinations
Vaccines are an integral part of giving your pet a healthy and happy life. At Clinton Hill Animal Clinic in Brooklyn, NY, our veterinary team will make sure your pet has the vaccines it needs. We are happy to answer any questions you have. To schedule an appointment for you pet, call us today.