The Right Vaccinations for a Healthy Life
Vaccinating your pet is one of the most critical parts of being a good pet owner. Modern vaccines for dogs and cats are highly effective, and the risk of side effects is incredibly low. They safeguard animals against several devastating illnesses and save pet parents the heartache of seeing their fur babies suffering needlessly. For safe and effective pet vaccinations in Walnut Creek, trust the veterinarians at Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek.
Core and Lifestyle Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats
In pets, vaccinations are classified as either core or lifestyle (also known as non-core). Core vaccinations are those that all dogs and cats need and include rabies, distemper, and canine hepatitis for dogs, and rabies, feline calicivirus, rhinotracheitis, and panleukopenia for cats.
Lifestyle vaccinations are recommended and administered based on variables like whether your cat can go outside or if your dog frequents doggy daycare, boarding facilities, or dog parks. Standard lifestyle vaccinations for dogs include Bordetella, canine influenza, and leptospirosis. For cats, we commonly recommend the feline leukemia lifestyle vaccine.
The veterinarians here at Animal Care Hospital of Walnut Creek are here to make sure your furry friend is vaccinated against the illnesses they are most likely to encounter. By providing honest answers to their questions, you enable them to make the appropriate recommendations for your pet.