Animal Hospital Near You in Vancouver BC

Proper pet care for your furry friends includes making sure they receive vaccinations annually. With proper pet vaccinations, your pets are protected from various diseases, which helps them live a longer and happier life. At Renfrew Animal Hospital in Vancouver, BC, we provide pet vaccinations as well as comprehensive care.

Importance of a Pet Vaccination

Just like we need to get vaccinations during our lifetime to add a layer of protection from diseases and strengthen our immune system, so, too, do our pets.

Vaccinations are an important part of your pet's health for many reasons.

•             Prevents illnesses.

•             Lessens the chances of costly treatments for diseases that could have been prevented if your pet were vaccinated.

•             Vaccinated pets with access to the outdoors are protected from diseases, such as distemper and rabies, if they come in contact with infected wildlife or domestic animals that have not been vaccinated.

•             Vaccinations help prevent the transmission of diseases between animals.

•             Vaccinations also help prevent the transmission of diseases from an animal to a person.

•             If you plan to travel with your pet, many hotels, motels, etc., that allow pets require proof of current vaccinations.

•             If you plan to travel without your pet and board him or her instead, vaccinations will be required.

Dog Vaccination

Dogs and cats need core and non-core vaccines. For dogs, core vaccines are for protection against rabies, distemper, cane parvovirus, and canine hepatitis. Non-core vaccines cover Leptospira bacteria, borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease), and Bordetella bronchiseptica. These are given depending on the level of exposure or risk your dog has to these diseases. Discuss this with the veterinarian, so your dog has all the vaccines he or she needs to be protected.

Cat Vaccination

Cats also have core and non-core vaccines for disease prevention. The core vaccines protect against rabies, distemper, and feline herpesvirus type (FHV, FHV-1). Non-core vaccines protect against feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), feline leukemia (Felv), Bordetella, and chlamydia. These are given depending on your cat’s level of exposure or risk of disease. Discuss this with the veterinarian to ensure your cat is properly vaccinated.

Contact Our Vancouver, BC, Animal Hospital Near You

For complete pet care services, along with vaccinations, schedule a visit to our Vancouver, BC, animal hospital. Our dedicated team at Renfrew Animal Hospital can answer your questions about what types of vaccines your cat or dog need at each stage of their lives. Contact us today to set up your appointment!