Many of the diseases that can affect dogs and cats are preventable through proper pet vaccinations. It’s that simple, and it starts during your first visit and continues through annual exams.

What are vaccines?

Vaccines are special proteins that prime the immune system to fight off specific infections. They work in two ways: to reduce the severity of such diseases should they strike or to completely prevent infection.

Unfortunately, we can’t protect against every disease. The vaccines we do use, however, allow us to implement programs that protect pets against some of the deadliest diseases.

What are the common diseases we’re protecting pets from?

Dogs: parvovirus, distemper, and infectious hepatitis.

Cats: panleukopaenia, feline herpesvirus, and feline calicivirus; for outdoor cats, protection can include feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia virus.

Staying on a regular vaccination schedule can prolong your pet’s life by avoiding dangerous diseases.