3 Benefits of Pet Vaccinations
If you’re unsure whether vaccinations are necessary for your dog or cat, there are various benefits you should be aware of. Our informative veterinary team is here to break down some of them as well as answer any questions you may have. Some of the benefits of our Simcoe cat and dog vaccination services include:
- Protecting Your Pet: First and foremost, vaccinations help protect your pet from potentially deadly viruses and diseases. Cats and dogs are social animals, and the more exposure they get to other animals or the outdoors can increase their chance of contracting a virus or disease. By vaccinating your pet, you give them a frontline defence that protects them during every stage of their life.
- Improving Public Health: Various diseases are categorized as zoonotic, which means that they can pass from animals to humans. The rabies virus, for example, can be transmitted to humans through an infected animal’s bite. Once a human or pet shows signs of rabies, the virus is fatal in 99% of cases. When you vaccinate your pet, you’re being considerate of their health as well as those of people and animals around them.
- Extending Your Pet’s Life: As pet owners, we want nothing more than our beloved companions to be by our side for as long as possible. Although some viruses and diseases won’t end your pet’s life, they can degrade their quality of life. Pet vaccinations help extend your pet’s lifespan and help encourage a good quality of life from their early years to their golden years.
Our Extensive Vaccination Services
When you schedule your pet’s initial appointment with our practice, we’ll begin by asking you various questions about your pet’s history, like any vaccinations they’ve previously had. From there, our team will conduct an extensive wellness exam to get a better understanding of their overall condition. Finally, we’ll create your pet’s personalized vaccination plan. Your pet’s plan takes various points into consideration, like their age, lifestyle, and overall condition. For example, we offer new puppy or kitten vaccinations at four-week intervals that provide them with protection from diseases that younger pets are susceptible to contracting.
Some of the vaccinations we offer cats and dogs include:
Rabies
Rabies is one of the rare diseases that both cats and dogs can contract. When your pet is bitten by a wild animal like a raccoon or fox, it can be fatal and spread to you or other animals. Vaccination gives your beloved companion a protective barrier from rabies and reduces its chance of being fatal. Rabies vaccination is also essential for pets who spend time outdoors and is a legal requirement in most places.
Feline Leukemia
Feline leukemia is one of the most common and infectious diseases in cats. It’s typically spread through contact between cats and can develop quickly in cats who are sick and already have a compromised immune system. By vaccinating your cat, you significantly reduce their chance of contracting and spreading the disease.
Bordetella
Bordetella or kennel cough is a virus that’s commonly spread at facilities that house dogs, like dog daycare centres and boarding kennels. Without proper vaccination, Bordetella can cause inflammation in your dog’s respiratory system and lead to secondary infections. Most businesses that house dogs require Bordetella vaccination before accepting your pet.
Simcoe Cat & Dog Vaccination Services
At Colborne Veterinary Clinic, we’re passionate about helping pets enjoy long and comfortable lives. That’s why we provide comprehensive vaccination services to meet the needs of pets at every stage of their lives. Whether you have a new puppy or an older cat, we have the vaccinations to help keep them happy and healthy.
You can also breathe easy knowing that our team will treat your pet with kindness and compassion while they’re under our roof. We can’t wait to meet your pet’s core and noncore vaccination needs. Contact us today to schedule your pet’s next appointment and learn more about our Simcoe pet vaccination offerings!
