Dog Vaccinations

Young animals are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but very important way to protect his or her health. In addition to preventing many life-threatening illnesses, vaccinations can prevent diseases prevalent in wildlife and those that can be passed to humans. It’s important to administer vaccinations when dogs are puppies because their young immune systems are still developing and need protection to stay healthy.

While any medical treatment involves some degree of risk, in the case of vaccinations, the benefits far outweigh any potential side effects. Adverse reactions are rare and usually mild and short-term when they do occur.

What Vaccines Should Your Pet Have?

Which vaccines should your pet have? “Core” vaccines are those recommended—and possibly mandated by law—for most pets. Core vaccines include:

• Rabies (dogs and cats)
• DA2PPV – Distemper, Hepatitis, Adenovirus 2, Parvo and Parainfluenza (dogs)

Other non-core, but highly suggested vaccinations for dogs include bordetella and canine influenza shots if they frequent dog parks, or any place where they’re socializing with other canines.

It’s also important to note that even pets who live primarily indoors should be vaccinated, as they can still be exposed to a disease. Your Dalton Veterinary Practice veterinarian can advise you which vaccinations are required or recommended for your pet based on age, health, and lifestyle.

Dog Vaccination in Dalton, GA

For more information or to schedule a dog vaccination appointment, call us at 706-281-4770.