Importance of Vaccinating Your Pets

There are many types of illnesses that can impact your furry friends, from the mild to the severe. Vaccinations can prevent them entirely or reduce their severity, which leads to your pets having a happier, healthier life. At our animal hospital, we encourage you to get both the required and the recommended vaccines for your pet wellness.

New York State Law Requires Rabies Vaccination

Your pets have to have a rabies vaccination to protect them from this lethal disease. If your pets don't have this important vaccination, they would be at risk of a rabid animal biting them and then contracting that disease. An annual shot or once every three years shot prevents that situation and is a literal lifesaver.

Skip Out on Harsh Illnesses

There are other helpful vaccinations that stop common pet diseases from affecting your furry family member. For example, the FVRCP vaccine stops some of the most common cat illnesses from causing problems for your kitty. Some diseases get prevented entirely through this type of vaccination, while others have their effects drastically reduced as a result of having that in their system.

Show Responsible Pet Ownership

If you're renting a pet-friendly home, the landlord looks for signs that you're a responsible pet owner. One of these indicators is whether your pets are up to date on their vaccinations.

Needed for Pet Sitters

If you're going out of town and you need to board your pet, or have a pet sitter come to your home, you're often required to show that your pet has been vaccinated. Without that proof of vaccines, you may find it difficult to travel whenever you need to.

Call Our Animal Hospital Today!

Get your pet vaccinations scheduled at our animal hospital in Oakdale, NY now!