Your Source for North Austin Vaccinations
At Dessau Veterinary Clinic, we firmly believe in the effectiveness of vaccines, and encourage all pet owners in our community to vaccinate their pets. Knowing how vaccinations can help your pet and what to expect when your pet gets a vaccination can help you take care of your pet.
Vaccinations Protect Pets From Common Diseases
Vaccinations are designed to give your pet an immunity to common diseases and illnesses. As a result, vaccinations can protect your pet from deadly conditions like rabies. Vaccinations also protect other pets by stopping the spread of these illnesses through the community.
At Dessau Veterinary Clinic, we administer two types of vaccinations: core vaccinations and non-core. Core vaccinations are the vaccinations that are given to all pets, regardless of their lifestyle. Non-core vaccinations are given to pets who are at risk for certain illnesses.
Timing is Everything
Vet clinics first administer vaccines to pets when they're very young. From the time that the first vaccination is administered through the first year of life, many pets must receive a series of vaccinations. After that, pets need booster shots on a regular basis in order to maintain immunity. As your pet's veterinarian in Pflugerville, we'll be happy to remind you when your pet's vaccinations and boosters are due, so your pet will always be up to date on his or her shots.
Some pet owners worry about the safety of the vaccinations that are administered to their pets. Vaccinations can cause some minor side effects, like tenderness in the area around the shot, a fever, irritability and lethargy. Very few pets will experience more severe negative side effects.
Contact Your North Austin Veterinarian
Vaccinations can protect your pet from unfortunate conditions. As a result, vaccinations in North Austin and Pflugerville can help improve your pet's quality of life and increase your pet's lifespan. We're happy to answer any questions you might have about the safety of vaccinations and what kind of vaccinations are right for your pet. For more information, contact your pet's vet clinic today at 512-721-0016.