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Why Does My Pet Need Vaccines?

Pet Vaccination


Are you new to pet ownership? If so, you may be wondering why your pet needs vaccines. After all, they seem to be healthy enough, and they don't even go outside. Why go to the trouble?

The answer is simple. Like humans, pets need vaccinations to protect them from harmful diseases and illnesses. Vaccines help build up their immunity so that they can fight off these diseases if exposed to them. We at All Friends Veterinary Hospital serving East Islip, NY, know a lot about this kind of pet care.

Vaccines Protect Your Pets from Dangerous, Life-Threatening Diseases

As a pet owner, you want to do everything you can to keep your pet healthy and safe. Part of that is making sure they are up-to-date on their vaccinations.

Vaccines help protect your pet from dangerous and life-threatening diseases. They work by protecting your pet’s immune system against the specific viruses or bacteria that they are vaccinated for.

Your pet should start its vaccination series as a puppy or kitten, and then get booster shots as recommended to keep his or her immunity levels up.

It Improves Their Immune System

Vaccines protect your pet from various diseases and illnesses by stimulating your pet’s immune system. By getting vaccinated, your pet can better fight off infections and diseases such as rabies, feline leukemia, and canine parvovirus. In other words, vaccines help keep your pet healthy.

Pet Vaccines Protect You from Getting Animal-Human Transmitted Diseases 

Vaccines are also important in protecting the health of our community. For example, rabies is a fatal disease that affects not only animals but humans as well. By vaccinating your pet against rabies, you are also helping to protect yourself, your family, and your community from this deadly disease.

Additionally, pet vaccines also protect other pets. For example, unvaccinated dogs are more likely to contract and spread the deadly disease of canine parvovirus. By ensuring that your pet is up-to-date on its vaccinations, you are helping to keep other pets healthy.

Talk to a Veterinarian About Which Vaccines are Right for Your Pet

Not all vaccines are required, but some may be recommended depending on your pet’s lifestyle and risk of exposure to certain diseases. For example, indoor cats have a lower risk of exposure to diseases than outdoor cats, so they may not need certain vaccines that outdoor cats would require.

Visit Our Veterinarian for More Information about Pet Vaccines

A good way to determine which vaccines are right for your pet is to talk to a veterinarian. Call us at (631) 277-8700 for All Friends Veterinary Hospital. We can assess your pet’s individual needs and make recommendations based on their lifestyle and risk. We offer veterinary care in East Islip, NY, and the surrounding areas. We are here to help you keep your pet healthy and safe.

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    Patricia Schwartz / East Islip, NY
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  • "I am happy with the veterinarians response to most issues. The staff is kind and caring and they usually see you the day you called. They're always happy to do refills by phone."
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  • "I had such a good experience when I brought in a feral cat family during a TNR mission that I returned a month later when I adopted two of the kittens. Dr. Reda is simply a wonderful veterinarian. I appreciate his well-informed, holistic approach to treatment. He & his staff take the time to give me plenty of information and answer all my questions, while doing everything they can to minimize any distress and discomfort my cats experienced during the visit. In short, if you are looking for a vet that is highly knowledgeable, accessible, and compassionate, I cannot recommend All Friends highly enough."
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  • "Had a great experience at All Friends Veterinary today.
    Dr. Reda and his staff quickly diagnosed our Dog's issue. They were very accommodating and compassionate. I would highly recommend his services."
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