Pet vaccinations are important for keeping pets healthy and preventing the spread of diseases to humans. Vaccinating young pets saves money and prevents distress later on.
Pet vaccines contain antigens that trigger an immune response and protect against disease. Vaccinated pets can fight off infections more effectively.
Vaccines are divided into core and non-core vaccines, depending on what they protect your pet against. Core vaccines are important for preventing serious diseases, both life-threatening to pets and transmissible to humans. Non-core vaccines are recommended by your veterinarian, depending on where you live.
The main vaccines for dogs are DHPPL and rabies. DHPPL protects against rabies, hepatitis, distemper, leptospirosis, and parvovirus. Non-core vaccines for dogs are against pertussis, coronavirus, Lyme disease, and influenza in dogs.
The core vaccines for cats are RCP and Rabies. RCP protects against viral respiratory diseases such as calicivirus and panleukopenia. Non-core vaccines for cats are against chlamydia, leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, pertussis, and feline infectious peritonitis.
Some vaccines provide lifelong protection, while others require every-year doses. Booster shots are essential, and it is your responsibility to ensure timely follow-up doses. Vaccinations protect against fatal diseases by outweighing the risks.
Vaccinations are required for pets traveling abroad, including specific vaccines mandated by destination countries. Contact Pet Express International for a consultation.
