Are you wondering why you should vaccinate your pet? At Memphis Animal Clinic, we want you to know that it’s vital to keep your pet on a regular vaccination schedule, especially for pets in Memphis, Tennessee. Vaccines help protect your pet against many different diseases, which are sometimes fatal. Besides your pet, they protect you from contracting diseases as well— rabies being the biggest concern. Here is some insightful information regarding the efficacy of pet vaccinations:
Rabies vaccination is a requirement by Tennessee state law
Vaccines help your vet live a longer, healthier and happier life
Vaccines are safe and well-tolerated by most pets
Vaccines have saved millions of cats and dogs around the world
Vaccinations are the best, and sometimes the only, weapon against many viral and bacterial infections in pets.
Ideally, vaccination should start early enough while your pet’s immune system is still young and developing; this helps to give them the protection they need to stay healthy. Keeping up to date with your pet’s annual/scheduled vaccines is critical to their health, that of other pets as well as people in your community.
Pet Vaccinations - What to Expect
During your appointment, our veterinarians will talk you through vaccine education, discussing topics like pet’s history, lifestyle, the importance of returning annually, scheduling booster shots, prevalence of disease in Tennessee, dog park protocol and your travel plans.
Required and Recommended Vaccines for Cats and Dogs
Vaccines required or recommended for the majority of dogs include (not all-inclusive):
Rabies - Rabies vaccination is a requirement by Tennessee state law.
Canine Influenza “Canine Flu” Canine distemper
Bordetella “Kennel Cough”
Parainfluenza
Canine hepatitis
Canine leptospirosis
Canine parvo
Canine Distemper
Vaccines required or recommended for the majority of cats include (not all-inclusive):
Rabies - Rabies vaccination is a requirement by state law.
Feline pneumonitis (chlamydia)
Bordetella “Kennel Cough”
Feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia (FVRCP) Feline Herpes 1
Feline leukemia
Want to know more about pet vaccination in Memphis, Tennessee? Stop by our offices at Memphis Animal Clinic. Call us today to make an appointment.
