Why are regular vaccinations important?
Many serious diseases can be prevented by vaccination. With over 50 million pets in the United States alone, your pet is bound to come into contact with an infectious disease at some time. Even if you always keep your pet indoors, he/she can be exposed to viruses carried in the air, in dust, or in clothing. VACCINATION IS AN INEXPENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST COSTLY TREATMENT OR EVEN THE PREMATURE DEATH OF YOUR PET! Here is a list of the most common vaccines and corresponding diseases for dogs: DISTEMPER VIRUS is one of the most important diseases. Unfortunately, even with treatment it can often be fatal. The virus attacks the upper respiratory and central nervous system. Symptoms include eye and nose discharge, sneezing, depression, anorexia, fever, diarrhea, and neurological signs such as muscle spasms and seizures. It is highly contagious. INFECTIOUS HEPATITIS affects the pet’s liver. Vaccination has controlled this disease for several years so it is rarely seen today. Spread through an
