No matter how lovable your pet may seem to you, countless
invisible enemies are waiting to do harm. Deadly microorganisms
can infect animals that lack the necessary antibodies to fight
back. That's where cat and dog vaccinations come to the rescue.
Here at St. John's AAH, we provide essential vaccinations for pets
in St. Johns, Fruit Cove, Bartram Park, St. Augustine, Durbin
Crossing, Southside, Deerwood, Silverleaf, Beachwalk, Nocatee,
Julington Creek Plantation, and surrounding areas.
Inoculations are critical for their ability to spur the body to
produce natural germ-killers called antibodies. Normally, the
immune system makes antibodies in response to a disease threat,
but first, it must encounter that bug. In an unprotected animal,
initial exposure could prove dangerous or even deadly. Cat and dog
vaccinations represent the problem-causing organism without posing
the risk of disease. They essentially fool the immune system into
manufacturing antibodies against the perceived threat.
From puppy and kitten vaccinations to booster shots
Our veterinarians in St. Johns, FL, Dr. Gutta and Dr. Sri, can
begin administering puppy shots and kitten vaccinations at the age
of six weeks. This is about when these pets are being weaned, thus
losing antibodies they get through their mother's milk. Kitten and
puppy vaccinations are given several times during that formative
first year, allowing protection to grow as your pet develops.
Adult animals then need to receive booster shots to supplement
vaccines that have lost their potency.
Kitten shots and puppy vaccinations may include both core
immunizations and elective options. Core vaccinations are
considered necessary for all pets, such as the rabies vaccine for
dogs. Puppies also receive parvo, hepatitis, and canine distemper
vaccinations. Cats receive feline distemper, rabies, calicivirus,
and rhinotracheitis vaccinations. Elective kitten or puppy
vaccinations apply only to those animals whose lifestyles or
surroundings place them at an elevated risk for specific diseases:
For example, dogs that spend time in boarding facilities should
be vaccinated against Bordetella broncheseptica.
Some dogs may benefit from Lyme disease or canine influenza
vaccinations.
Certain cats may need feline leukemia or FIV (feline
immunodeficiency virus) immunization.
Our veterinarian can advise you whether your pet may need any
elective vaccinations in addition to a core routine.
With our affordable St. John's AAH Wellness Plans for dogs and
puppies, cats and kittens, being a proactive pet owner is now
manageable and cost-effective.
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