Why It Is Very Crucial To Vaccinate Your Pets

Vaccination is as important for pets as it for humans, giving your pets a shield against several dangerous diseases. To keep your dog healthy and protected from many diseases, it plays a vital role.

Simply caring for your pet is not enough. It is time to take some concrete actions- actions that really work to keep your pets healthy and stubborn. And vaccination is one such step that can make a great change in the life of your pets. 

It is not only a moral duty to provide a care for your pet but it is your responsibility to do so. In some cases, vaccination is also mandatory. For example, vaccination against rabies, if your pet is not yet vaccinated against rabies, it is time you should get it soon.  Rabies one of most common diseases your pets can have. In some countries, like the USA, it is mandatory to vaccinate pets against this disease. Rabies can pass on to humans, and which is why rabies vaccination for pets is mandated by laws.

Another disease that can be controlled by vaccination is canine parvovirus. It is also no less harmful than rabies, and pets with this disease have a high mortality rate. Though the cases of this disease are rare, it is wise to vaccinate your pet against canine parvovirus. This disease too can infect human beings. And populations less protected against the canine parvovirus, such as shelter populations are more prone to get infected with the disease. 

This process of immunizing a pet not only protects the pet from possible diseases but also protects you from getting infected by your pets.

There have been many cases that humans have got infected with a disease from animals, for example, Nipah outbreak. So it is important to vaccinate your pets so that the possible diseases that can be infected by pets can be prevented.

From the above, it is quite clear why vaccination for pets is very important. But how often a pet should be vaccinated is the next question you have on your mind. 

Yes, it is very important to know how often a pet needs to vaccinated. Do this before the time when the possibility of a pet to get infected is higher. For example, in Dubai, summer is thought to be very difficult for pets. It is the time when your pet is susceptible to diseases.  So get your pet vaccinated before the season comes in.  Also, consult your pet doctor who will provide a better suggestion.

A vaccination is effective for a period of time. So when you get your pet vaccinated, ask your doctor about how long the vaccine will work. This will help you get it vaccinated on time. However, before you get it for your pet, do not forget to discuss crucial things as the impact on health, “Is it necessary?” and “Is there any way other than vaccination?”.

Wondering where to get a vaccination for pets? There are many veterinary centers providing vaccinations for pets.