Pet Vaccinations in Redford Charter Twp, MI

Vaccinations

Pets 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, pet vaccinations can prevent diseases prevalent in wildlife and those that can be passed to humans. It’s important to administer vaccinations when pets are puppies and kittens because their young immune systems are still developing and need protection to stay healthy. It is also important to update vaccines yearly throughout their lives for their protection.

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.

Pet Vaccinations in Redford Charter Twp, MI

Which vaccines should your pet have?

For Dog Vaccinations We Recommend:

  • Rabies (core vaccine required by law)
  • Distemper or DA2PPV (Distemper, Hepatitis, Adenovirus 2, Parvo and Parainfluenza)
  • Leptospirosis
  • Bordetella (recommended if they frequent dog parks, boarding kennels, or any place where they’re socializing with other canines)
  • Influenza (recommended if they frequent dog parks, boarding kennels, or any place where they’re socializing with other canines)
  • Lyme (recommended if they frequent outdoor wooded or grassy areas)

For Cat Vaccinations We Recommend

  • Rabies (core vaccine required by law)
  • RCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia)
  • Leukemia (recommended for cats that go outdoors)

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.

Contact Ford Caputo Veterinary Hospital

Your Ford Caputo Veterinary Hospital team can advise you which vaccinations are required or recommended for your pet based on age, health, and lifestyle. For more information or to Make An Appointment, call us at 313-562-8810.

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