| Annual shots for your pet have been regarded as | | | | Due to new guidelines, puppies are given a series of |
| standard practice for dog owners. Now some believe | | | | vaccinations to start disease resistance, then this is |
| that some of these needling are not necessary for | | | | followed up by a fewer core vaccines at much longer |
| most pets. In this article I will discuss some of the points | | | | intervals. By extending the time they get from |
| of view on this theme. | | | | vaccinations we can see how long the resistance will |
| With new research everyday it is good to learn about | | | | last, thus helping to use less shots on our animals. This |
| what will benefit our pets the most. I have read that | | | | steams from the idea that your pet should only get as |
| experts recommend prolonging the time between | | | | many vaccines as they need. |
| select vaccinations and picking the shots to make sure | | | | Of course rabies vaccinations are regulated by law |
| you address the most likely risks facing each of your | | | | and most if not all states recognize a three-year cycle |
| pets. | | | | as mandatory for dogs. You can check with your local |
| In one of my previous articles, found on my blog, I | | | | SPCA to find out what the rules are for your state or |
| discuss learning more about your breed of dog. The | | | | town. |
| reason being is that you can learn more about the | | | | Many veterinarians oppose the changes due to |
| common health risk facing your breed and help curve | | | | confusion for owners causing missed exams and |
| these problems. Not all health risk affect all breeds of | | | | missed vaccinations. Vets think that some owners |
| dog. One of the reasons for the discussion on | | | | might stop bringing their dogs in for exams. This could |
| changing the annual shots was due to the fact that | | | | possibly cause your pet to miss badly needed |
| some animals had negative reactions to some | | | | vaccinations and or medical care. In a related article, Dr. |
| vaccines. Now that I have learned more about my | | | | Welborn suggests that you take all your pets for a |
| breed of dog I make sure that I'm not going to the vet | | | | much needed checkup every six months. There is no |
| and getting lots of unnecessary shots for my beloved | | | | doubt that the best way to avoid any issues is to |
| dog. I would not want to take undue shots and pay for | | | | prevent them from happening in the first place with |
| that either. This practice could lead to serious injury to | | | | regular checkups and exams. Of course it is in our |
| your pet and high medical cost. | | | | best interest to keep an eye on our pets medical care. |