If you have recently brought a new pet into your life, then you are probably looking for a vet to keep him or her healthy and happy. As part of that initial evaluation, a vet on our team will offer to give your pet several vaccines. We at Stave Lake Veterinary Hospital in Mission, BC, also serving Maple Ridge, BC, know a lot about pet vaccines. It's normal to have a few questions about these vaccines, so we've gathered a few of the most important facts about our vaccines here.
Vet Care and Pet Vaccines
To start, it's important to realize that some vaccines are required by the state. The rabies vaccine, for example, prevents the spread of this life-threatening disease to no just other animals, but humans as well. Although many people object by stating that their dog or cat would never be aggressive (or not bite to share this disease), the truth is that it can be difficult to predict what an animal would do, particularly one that has been attacked.
Other vaccines are designed to prevent the transmission of diseases between animals. Millions of dogs and cats get these shots every year in vet care facilities all over the world, and there are usually only mild side effects. In fact, some animals do not even notice that they are getting shots, as they are often administered straight into the skin.
Because vaccines for diseases are required for all pets, we've been able to track a significant decrease in the number of sick animals over the course of several decades. Vaccines are a vital part of keep our animal population healthy and in preventing unnecessary veterinary costs.
Contact Us for More Information about a Pet Exam from a “Veterinarian Near Me”
If you live in the Maple Ridge or Mission, BC, area and you're searching for a "veterinarian near me" to do a pet exam on your new cat or dog, give our office a call at (604) 286-0160 Stave Lake Veterinary Hospital. We would love to help your pet stay in good health.