“At the age of ten‚ my Rat Terrier had a malignant tumor removed and lived for five more years after that due to the quality care he received. I still bring my dogs (ages 5 and 14) to Bay Glen today.” ~ D. Hughes
Comprehensive Vaccination Services for Pets in Clear Lake TX from Bay Glen Animal Hospital
Vaccination protocols have changed extensively over the past 10 years. New research has shown that the vaccines we use today are more effective than previously recognized, and therefore in many situations do not need to be administered yearly as was common practice. However, it is very crucial to your pet’s well-being that he or she be properly immunized, especially as a young pup or kitten, to protect against certain core diseases. The viruses that cause these diseases are still very prevalent and many unimmunized pets get sick or die each year from illnesses that could have been easily prevented. New vaccinations are being developed every year for emerging diseases and less common ailments. Often pets are vaccinated for diseases they have little to no risk of ever being exposed to. Our veterinarians, base their vaccine recommendations on each pet’s individual risk factors, including the pet’s age, breed, lifestyle, and living environment, in order to provide the most appropriate and effective vaccinations.
There are certain vaccinations for dogs and cats that are considered “core” because they are essential for every pet. For dogs, core vaccines are distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, rabies, and bordetella. Some noncore vaccines that are less frequently administered include leptospirosis, Lyme disease, and canine influenza. Our veterinarians will be glad to discuss which vaccination protocol is best for your pet.
Core vaccinations for cats include feline distemper, rhinotrachitis, calci, and rabies. Feline leukemia is also a core vaccine for kittens through their first year of development as they are very susceptible to this disease when young. After they reach a mature adult status, the leukemia vaccination is given based upon their lifestyle risk factors.
The vaccination protocol that your pet receives from our veterinarians will be designed to fit his or her unique needs and will always take into account the special risk factors that come with your pet’s individual lifestyle.
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