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Vaccinations

Vaccinations play a critical role in protecting your pet from serious—and often preventable—diseases. We strongly recommend routine vaccines as part of your pet’s preventive care plan.

Most dogs and cats respond very well to vaccines, with little to no side effects. While minor risks exist with any medical procedure, vaccines are carefully developed to stimulate your pet’s immune system in a safe and controlled way. This helps prepare their body to fight off illness if exposed to the actual disease in the future.

Keeping your pet up to date on their vaccinations is one of the most effective ways to ensure a long, healthy life.

 

 

 

What to look for after your Pets vaccination

Minor Reactions

Your pet may display short-lived side effects for up to 1- 2 days, following the administration of any vaccine:

  • Reduced appetite or loss of appetite (Lasting for one or two feedings)
  • Pain at the injection site
  • Lethargy (Lack of activity)
  • Reluctance to walk/run
  • Mild Fever
  • Mild Cough, Sneezing, or Stuffy/ Runny nose (following intranasal vaccines)

Please contact us if any of these signs progressively worsen or continue beyond 1 – 2 days.

Other minor reactions:

Sometimes a small firm swelling (“lump”) may develop at the injection site. this is expected to resolve within 1 month. Please contact us if the swelling:

  • Is still painful after 1 – 2 days
  • Continues to grow
  • Persists beyond 1 month

Severe Reactions

Please contact us immediately if your pet develops any of these lesser common but more serious allergic signs:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Collapse
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Facial swelling
  • Itchy or Bumpy skin (“Hives”)

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