Mandatory Vaccines To Give Your Dog

Source: AVMA

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 01, 2024

Core vs. Non-Core Vaccines

Vaccines are characterized into core and non-core types. Core vaccines are essential for all pets, while non-core vaccines are based on specific risk factors and lifestyle.

Importance

Vaccination is crucial for preventing serious diseases, protecting both individual pets and the community. It helps avoid severe illness and promotes overall pet health.

Canine Distemper

Canine Distemper vaccine prevents a severe viral disease affecting multiple body systems. It is essential for protecting against this potentially fatal illness.

Canine Parvovirus

The Parvovirus vaccine guards against a highly contagious virus causing severe gastrointestinal disease. Essential for preventing a serious and often deadly condition

Canine Adenovirus-2 (CAV-2)

CAV-2 vaccination protects against respiratory infections and liver disease, including kennel cough. It is important for maintaining respiratory health in dogs.

Rabies

Rabies vaccination is mandatory due to its fatal nature and zoonotic potential. It prevents the transmission of this virus from pets to humans, ensuring public safety.

Bordetella bronchiseptica

This vaccine protects against kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease. It's crucial for dogs, especially those in group settings like boarding facilities or dog parks.

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