Pet vaccinations in Norridge offer the best preventive for your pet. There are many diseases that animals suffer from that they do not have to. With the right pet vaccinations in Norridge you are helping your pet to enjoy good health and avoid some of the most debilitating diseases.
What Are They?
There are certain illnesses that pets are prone to that can be avoided by providing them with a vaccination against them. While no vaccination offers 100% protection from contracting a disease, it can help the body to avoid the harsher effects of the disease if it is contracted. Vaccines are an important preventive for (especially) young animals that are at a higher risk of fatalities from common diseases. The set of vaccinations that are most common are:
* For dogs- Distemper, Canine Infectious Hepatitis or Adenovirus, Canine Parvovirus, and Canine Parainfluenza, Rabies, known collectively as DAPP
* For cats- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis or herpes virus, Feline Calcivirus and Panleukopenia and Rabies, known collectively as FVRCP.
* Other optional vaccines
The fact is that some vaccines like for rabies is mandatory and must be given on a very strict schedule. In the event your fur baby scratches or bites someone and there is no record of a rabies vaccine, the animal can be confiscated, held for observation and cost you quite a bit of money. It is easier and safer for them to be vaccinated against these diseases.
The Schedule
For the best protection, your dog/cat will have to be inoculated on a specific schedule. Your vet will talk to you about the scheduling for your pet. Typically, the first set of shots is given at the first exam appointment for your puppy/kitten and will be repeated at predetermined intervals. Portage Park Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic will keep your pet up to date on vaccinations!
