Importance of Pet Vaccines

Vaccines lead to a longer and healthier life for our pets. We at Power Road Animal Hospital are available to answer questions and help you set up a vaccination schedule for your furry friend. If you are in the Mesa, Arizona area, contact us today for an appointment.

Pet Vaccines

Vaccinating your pet slows the spread of diseases and saves animal lives. Rabies is an example of the diseases that vaccinations protect against.

Pet vaccines are preventative. It is not a cure. Following a vaccination plan or schedule helps avoid costly treatments.

Local and state government also mandates that household pets receive certain vaccinations for their safety and the safety of others.

Vaccinations are relatively safe. In some pets, there are mild symptoms such as soreness at the injection site or a low fever.

Frequency of Vaccines

During your pet’s yearly wellness exam, our veterinary team will develop a vaccination plan right for you and your furry friend. While developing the schedule, medical history, environment, lifestyle, and a pet’s age, all factor into an optimal approach to vaccination.

A puppy sees their vet more than older dogs. It is because many vaccines come in a series, starting at around six to eight weeks. The same applies to kittens.

Older pets receive their vaccinations once a year.

Vaccines Save Pets

Dogs and cats receive different vaccinations because they are at risk for different diseases. Age, medical history, and geographic location are factors in which vaccines are best for your pet.

Vaccinations that safeguard dogs against diseases include:

• Rabies
• Canine Distemper
• Parvovirus
• Infectious Hepatitis
• Lyme Disease
• Leptospirosis
• Bordetella Bronchiseptica
• Parainfluenza Virus
• Canine Influenza Virus

Vaccinations that safeguard cats against diseases include:

Feline Herpesvirus/Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis

• Panleukopenia
• Calicivirus
• Rabies
• Feline Leukemia
• Feline Infectious Peritonitis
• Chlamydophila Felis
• Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
• Bordetella Bronchiseptica

Call Power Road Animal Hospital Today!

We at Power Road Animal Hospital strive to keep pets healthy and happy. Part of that is vaccinating your furry friend. Serving the Mesa area, we want all animals safe from preventative diseases. Contact us today to set up a vaccination plan with our veterinary team that best suits you and your pet.