Pet vaccine protocols
What vaccines should my pet get?
This subject has enjoyed much discussion in
recent years. There is no question that
vaccines have improved our pets' quality of life
by making diseases like Distemper a rarity
rather than a common and debilitating
condition. Preventing Feline Leukemia,
Parvovirus enteritis , and Rabies was so
worthwhile that yearly booster protocols
became commonplace because..they worked!
Veterinarians and vaccine manufacturers are
now questioning whether or not immunity may
last longer than what is listed on the label.
Manufacturers are making vaccines safer and
more effective, and we realize that not all dogs
and cats are at equal risk for all diseases.
Both the American Animal Hospital
Association (AAHA) and the American
Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
have dedicated panels of experts to address
these questions. Guidelines have been
established based on their findings. At
Westcoast Veterinary and Naples Safari, our
Doctors have modified our protocols based on
these updated guidelines. Vaccinations are
divided into "Core" (required) and "Non-core"
(optional) In addition, our veterinary staff will
ask questions about your pet's lifestyle to help
determine which vaccines may be appropriate.
Please feel free to ask questions. Don't let
your pet be treated like an assembly line
part. If you would like to see our vaccination
guidelines, please click on the following links:
Canine vaccines
Feline vaccines
This subject has enjoyed much discussion in
recent years. There is no question that
vaccines have improved our pets' quality of life
by making diseases like Distemper a rarity
rather than a common and debilitating
condition. Preventing Feline Leukemia,
Parvovirus enteritis , and Rabies was so
worthwhile that yearly booster protocols
became commonplace because..they worked!
Veterinarians and vaccine manufacturers are
now questioning whether or not immunity may
last longer than what is listed on the label.
Manufacturers are making vaccines safer and
more effective, and we realize that not all dogs
and cats are at equal risk for all diseases.
Both the American Animal Hospital
Association (AAHA) and the American
Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
have dedicated panels of experts to address
these questions. Guidelines have been
established based on their findings. At
Westcoast Veterinary and Naples Safari, our
Doctors have modified our protocols based on
these updated guidelines. Vaccinations are
divided into "Core" (required) and "Non-core"
(optional) In addition, our veterinary staff will
ask questions about your pet's lifestyle to help
determine which vaccines may be appropriate.
Please feel free to ask questions. Don't let
your pet be treated like an assembly line
part. If you would like to see our vaccination
guidelines, please click on the following links:
Canine vaccines
Feline vaccines
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