Some diseases can lead to severe illness in pets and even be fatal. The good news is pet vaccinations can help keep your pets safe. At Confederate Ridge Animal Hospital, your vet in Fredericksburg, VA, we can give your dogs and cats the immunizations they need. Let’s go over what makes these shots such an important part of keeping your pet friend happy and healthy:

Protection from Serious Illnesses

Some diseases can easily spread from pet to pet, putting your pet at risk of becoming seriously ill or developing life-threatening complications. Some of the diseases that vaccines protect pets from include the following:

•             Rabies

•             Canine distemper

•             Canine parvovirus

•             Panleukopenia

•             Feline leukemia

•             Canine parainfluenza

•             Bordetella

•             Leptospirosis

•             Feline calicivirus

Our animal clinic can administer these vaccines as needed to provide your pets with protection.

Vaccine Requirements

Some cities and towns require pets to have a rabies vaccination. Planning to board your pets? Many facilities require pets to be current on certain vaccines, including non-core ones, like Bordetella.

Reduced Risk of Costly Vet Care

Some diseases that vaccines protect against aren’t deadly but they might require hospitalization or other services that are expensive. Having your pets vaccinated helps you lower the risk of ending up with high vet bills.

Protection for Other Pets

Getting your pets vaccinated helps lower the risk of having deadly or serious diseases spread in your area, helping keep other pets safe. That’s why many daycare and boarding places require pets to have updated vaccinations.

Get Pet Vaccines and Vet Care from a Veterinarian Near You at Our Animal Clinic

If you are searching for a veterinarian near you, our animal clinic can help! Call us at (540) 373-6100 to make an appointment with our pet care team at Confederate Ridge Animal Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. Contact us for pet vaccines and vet care from a veterinarian at our office.