Importance of Vaccinating Your Pets

Vaccines provide robust protection for our furry friends. Having your pet vaccinated can often be the difference between preventing common diseases and catching them. In addition, vaccines are designed to prevent many common diseases and disorders spread among other animals and people. At Methuen Veterinary Hospital in Methuen, MA, we take pride in understanding vaccinations and distributing the correct ones to each pet. Read below to understand how we approach vaccinations.

What Are Pet Vaccines? 

Pet vaccines carry a dead, weakened, or less potent form of a particular disease or virus, much like human vaccines. Your pet's body can become familiar with the virus or bacteria and fight it off, developing immunity. Our veterinarian can educate pet owners on the appropriate vaccines for their furry friends. Visiting our veterinary clinic for pet vaccines is the best way to protect your furry friend. Some vaccines are universal. The rabies vaccine is usually one of the recommended vaccines for any animal. The rabies vaccine protects against the disease if bitten by another animal at risk. Rabies can be deadly, attacking the central nervous system and resulting in death.

Why Are Vaccines Beneficial?

Pet vaccines are inexpensive to extend your pet's life, health, and wellness. Also, pet vaccines protect humans from contracting diseases from their furry friends. Pet vaccines can extend a pet's life for years and help it maintain its health and wellness. The rabies vaccine protects your pet and you. Our veterinarian can recommend the vaccines most appropriate for your pet. Depending on the type of pet and your pet's lifestyle, our veterinarian can make recommendations regarding the vaccines that will be most beneficial for your furry friend. Deciding not to vaccinate your pet may leave your furry friend at risk for many diseases and illnesses. Vaccines help your pet build immunity to many common ailments and avoid getting sick or passing sickness to you.

Schedule an Appointment at Methuen Veterinary Hospital

Call our hospital today if you have a pet at risk for diseases such as rabies or worse. We can inform you how to help yourself and your pet in an emergency. Schedule an appointment with Methuen Veterinary Hospital in Methuen, MA, to give your pet all the necessary core vaccinations. Contact our office by calling (978) 685-8031.