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Importance of Pet Vaccinations

posted: Apr. 28, 2017.

All Friends Veterinary Hospital Offers Pet Vaccinations in East Islip

If your dog or cat needs their initial or annual vaccinations, our veterinarian at All Friends Veterinary Hospital in Islip can determine the appropriate pet vaccinations and inoculate your pet.

Dog getting his vaccination at his veterinarian in East Islip.

Dog Vaccinations at our Animal Hospital East Islip

Dog vaccinations are divided into two categories, including core and non-core vaccines. This helps prevent the contraction of certain highly contagious and sometimes fatal diseases. Our animal hospital in Islip offers both core and non-core dog vaccines.

Core Vaccines

Core vaccines should be administered to every dog, regardless of lifestyle. Rabies is required by law, in the state of New York, as it can be passed from animals to humans and is fatal if contracted. Core vaccines include:

  • Adenovirus
  • Distemper
  • Parvovirus
  • Rabies
     

Non-Core Vaccines

Non-core vaccines are administered to dogs that are at an increased risk of contracting the disease. This typically includes dogs that spend a lot of time outside or in the company of other dogs. Non-core vaccines include:

  • Bordetella
  • Canine Influenza
  • Leptospirosis
  • Lyme Disease
  • Parainfluenza

Cat Vaccinations with Our Veterinarian in East Islip

Cat vaccinations are also divided into core and non-core in order to protect them against highly contagious and potentially fatal diseases. Our Islip veterinarian can administer your cat’s core and non-core vaccines.

Core Vaccines

All cats should receive the core vaccines in order to help prevent serious infectious diseases. Rabies shots are required by law in New York, other core vaccines include:

  • Calicivirus
  • Feline Distemper
  • Feline Herpes
  • Rabies
     

Non-Core Vaccines

Non-core cat vaccines are typically recommended for indoor/outdoor cats and cats that spend time with other cats. Non-core vaccines are not mandatory but are often recommended, they include:

  • Bordetella
  • Chlamydophila
  • Feline Leukemia
  • Rhinotracheitis
     

Vaccination Appointments with our Veterinarian in East Islip

Our veterinarian in East Islip vaccinates puppies, kittens, dogs and cats, and he can help you determine which vaccinations your pet needs. For dogs, we may be able to offer 5-way or 7-way vaccines, which reduce the number of injections your pet needs in order to be fully vaccinated. Cats may also be able to receive a combination vaccine that protects against calicivirus, feline distemper, and rhinotracheitis. To schedule your pet’s vaccination appointment, contact us at 631-277-8700.

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