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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Serving as a reminder of the importance of disease prevention for companion animals, this month-long campaign continues to have a huge impact on pets and the people who love them. Adherence to the recommended vaccine schedule has a powerful effect on wild and stray animals, as well. Protecting and preserving your pet\u2019s health is possible with pet vaccinations<\/a>, and we\u2019re here to help inspire and educate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Celebrate Immunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet vaccinations not only keep your pet healthy, but have the potential to influence everyone else\u2019s health, too. Zoonotic diseases, such as Rabies, can be transmitted from animals to people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed to trigger a response by the immune system, pet vaccinations prepare for future infections by helping to produce antibodies to a specific disease. If infected, reactions can be less severe or completely thwarted. In short, having your pet fully vaccinated can have an effect on overall quality of life and can improve longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Context Clues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We take a close look at a pet\u2019s lifestyle before designing their vaccination schedule. Depending on their risk level for potential exposure, we make adjustments intended to give them maximum protection. To safeguard your pet\u2019s health, request an appointment<\/a> to create a vaccine schedule that minimizes any gaps in full protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Core Vaccines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Core vaccines are a major facet of overall pet wellness<\/a>. Young animals receive antibodies through their mother\u2019s milk, but after they are weaned their natural immunity to infectious diseases does, too. Puppies and kittens may receive vaccines as early as six weeks of age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boostered around the first birthday and then every three years, core vaccines protect both pets and people alike. Pet vaccinations must be maintained so they do not eventually become vulnerable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Core vaccines for dogs<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n