An Easy Thing San Jose Pet Owners Can Do
to Protect Their Pets' Health

Is your pet up to date on critical vaccinations? Many pet owners are surprised to learn that most vaccines require annual boosters to be effective. Typically, your animal clinic will remind you when your pet is due for a vaccination. But if you’ve recently moved or changed veterinarians, you pet may be overdue for his or her shots. Unfortunately, some pet owners think that letting their pets’ vaccinations lapse is not a big deal. However, doing so can lead to serious health consequences for your pet and your family

Routine Vaccines Essential to Preventive Pet Care

Canine and feline vaccinations are essential for protecting pets from highly contagious and often fatal diseases, including rabies, kennel cough, distemper, Lyme Disease and more. If your pet lacks proper protection, an afternoon at the dog park or a stay in boarding kennel could lead to serious or even fatal consequences. For example, Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial infection that can lead to kidney failure in canines. This bacteria flourishes during warm, wet weather, and without proper protection, your pet may sustain long-lasting damage to his internal organs – before you even realize your pet is seriously ill.

Pet vaccinations are often your pet's first line of defense against illness and a vital step in keeping your pets healthy and active. Additionally, certain diseases, like rabies, can be spread from animals to humans. By vaccinating your pet against these transmittable conditions, you are protecting your family as well.

Many pet owners have questions about whether vaccines are safe or necessary for their pets. At our San Jose animal clinic, we strongly believe vaccines are an essential part of routine pet care. Additionally, an adverse allergic reaction to a vaccine is extremely rare. If your pet has been vaccinated before without any problems, it is extremely unlike that a future problem will occur.

Our veterinarian Dr. Grewal and our staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have – just give us a call.

Do you have questions about the safety or effectiveness of vaccinations?