Please, Protect your cat from RABIES with Vaccination

If you want to enjoy the companionship of a healthy and happy cat, 1 of the most important things you can do is to safeguard its health. Vaccinations can protect your cat from many common cat diseases. Weaned From Mother's Immunity When your kitten is 6 to 8 weeks old, you should begin his vaccinations. Before this time, the mother's antibodies have been protecting him. Once he is weaned, however, he will need to develop antibodies of his own. The Vital First Visit The first office visit is when your veterinarian will give your kitten a complete physical examination. A fecal exam is normally done to assure that your kitten doesn't have worms. Prior to vaccinations, your veterinarian should do a blood test to be sure the kitten is not already infected with Feline Leukemia. The vet may also test for Feline Infectious Peritonitis. These tests are quick, and your veterinarian will have preliminary results in minutes. If your kitten is not already infected with 1 of these diseases, the vet will give your kitten his first Feline Leukemia and FIP vaccines, assuming if he is at risk for these diseases. An only cat who never leaves home may not need these vaccines, in which case your veterinarian may recommend against giving them. Whether he leaves the house or not, your kitten should receive his first FVRCPC vaccine. This combination vaccine protects kittens from rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia and chlamydia. Follow-Up Vaccines And Worming Within 2 to 4 weeks your kitten should visit the veterinarian again, at the age of 8 to 12 weeks. This time he will get a second round of shots for FVRCPC, Feline Leukemia, and FIP. If your kitten was wormed during his first visit, the vet will give him his second worming. If your kitten is at least 12 weeks old and spends time outdoors, he should also receive his first Rabies vaccine. Your kitten's third visit to the veterinarian takes place when he is 10 to 16 weeks old, when he will receive his third FVRCPC vaccine. Kittens who were too young for their first Rabies vaccine on their previous visit will receive it at this time. The First Birthday Visit After completing his third set of FVRCPC vaccines, your kitten will not need any more injections until he is 1 year old. At that time he will need Rabies and FVRCPC booster shots. If the Rabies shot is given to your cat within 1 year of his first Rabies vaccine, it will be good for 3 years. Your cat will need to return each year, however, for the FVRCPC vaccine. When your cat is 1 year of age, he will also receive boosters for FIP and Feline Leukemia if he received these vaccines as a kitten. Rare Side Effects Most of the time vaccines are quite safe, yet occasionally side effects can occur. Vaccines for Feline Leukemia can sometimes cause a form of cancer at the site of the injection. For this reason veterinarians usually do not recommend the vaccine for cats who are not at risk. A tumor can sometimes occur at the site of other vaccinations, as well. This type of tumor can often be removed before it spreads. Should you notice a lump developing at the injection site, call your veterinarian without delay. These lumps usually are a simple allergic reaction to the injection, but a lump can develop into a tumor, which, if caught early, can be successfully removed. The risk of catching a disease without vaccinations is much higher than the risk of side effects. Just as with humans, shots are an unpleasant, but necessary part of growing up healthy.

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Pet Vaccines: how important are they???

Every child needs vaccinations to protect them from diseases such as tetanus, measles, and polio. The same goes true with your pets too. There are vaccinations that your dog needs to make sure that it stays healthy throughout its life span. Cats need the same amount of protection too.

Dogs need vaccines to stay clear of certain diseases. For starters, your dog would need shots against distemper, leptospirosis, hepatitis, parainfluenza, corona, and parvovirus while they are puppies. The shots are scheduled by the veterinarian accordingly and you have to take your pet to them when the vaccines are supposed to be administered. Other than those, your dog also needs shots against bordetella and rabies. 

These vaccines are created to secure the health of your pet. It doesn't only keeps your dog healthy, it also boosts their immune system and keeps their masters from the risks of acquiring related diseases. Giardia vaccines are given at 14 and 17 weeks. It is a yearly dose so mark your calendar and make sure that your dog gets his shots at the right time. The vaccination for Lyme, on the other hand, is administered at the same schedule as giardia. 

Consult with your vet so that you will be kept informed of about all the shots that your dog needs. Different States has different regulations when it comes to this matter. Most of the shots are also dependent on the breed of your pet. Be in the know when it comes to the things that your pet needs and you will be able to take care of your best friend. 

Grooming is another requirement of your dog. Give your dog a proper bath, a heap of nutritious food, and all the other grooming procedures that it needs to keep its system healthy. A lot of health problems are caused by poor hygiene. Your dog should be given the rightful attention it needs. Don't expose your pet to the dangers of the environment and human food. By doing so, you are doing your share in the wellness of your pet. 

Dogs also need exercise. Furthermore, there are dog breeds that require special care and attention than the rest. Huskies are working dogs. Playtime is very essential for them to make sure that they flex their muscles well. Golden Retrievers, on the other hand, are very social in nature. They usually feel rejected and get very lonely if they are left all alone for quite too long. Other breeds are not as social or need as much attention as the others. But even so, you have to give them exactly what they want to ensure good health. 

All pets require care, attention, and love, regardless of what type of animal they may be. And all of these have to be given on a daily basis too. Vaccinations can only do so much to protect your dog from various diseases. But it can't be the only stronghold you have against health concerns. You also have to give your pet everything that it needs to survive. Food, shelter, and medical care are just the basics which every dog should receive.

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