Harvest Valley Pet Vaccinations

Pet Vaccines for your dog or cat in Tracy, CA.

 

At Harvest Valley Veterinary Hospital, we understand that your furry companions are an essential part of your family. To ensure their health and happiness, one of the most critical steps you can take is keeping them up-to-date with their vaccinations. Vaccinations protect your pets from potentially life-threatening diseases, and they play a crucial role in maintaining their well-being.

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Why Vaccinations Matter

Vaccinations are an essential aspect of responsible pet ownership. They help protect your pets from various contagious and potentially deadly diseases. Additionally, they can safeguard against zoonotic diseases, which are infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Here are some key reasons why vaccinations are important for your pets:
Disease Prevention
Vaccinations are designed to stimulate your pet's immune system, preparing it to fight off specific diseases. This immunity helps prevent your pets from becoming ill if they are exposed to these diseases in the future.
Vaccinated pets contribute to the overall health of the community by reducing the risk of disease outbreaks. This is particularly important for diseases like rabies, which can affect both pets and humans.
Preventing diseases through vaccinations is much more cost-effective than treating them once your pet becomes sick. Vaccinations save you money on veterinary bills in the long run.
Knowing that your pets are protected from potentially deadly diseases can give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy a worry-free relationship with your furry friends.

Core Vaccinations for Cats

  1. Rabies: Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system. It is fatal and can be transmitted to humans. In most areas, rabies vaccination is required by law. 

  2. Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia): This highly contagious disease can be deadly, especially in kittens. Vaccination is essential to prevent it.

  3. Feline Herpesvirus (FHV-1) and Feline Calicivirus (FCV): These viruses are responsible for most upper respiratory infections in cats. Vaccination helps prevent these common illnesses.

  4. Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): FeLV can weaken your cat’s immune system and lead to other diseases. It is especially important for outdoor cats or those in multi-cat households.
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Core Vaccinations for Dogs​

  1. Rabies: Just like in cats, rabies vaccination is essential for dogs to prevent this deadly disease.

  2. Canine Distemper: Canine distemper is a highly contagious and often fatal disease. Vaccination is critical to protect your dog.

  3. Canine Parvovirus: Parvovirus can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and is highly contagious. Vaccination is essential, especially for puppies.

  4. Canine Adenovirus (Hepatitis): This virus can affect a dog’s liver, kidneys, and eyes. Vaccination helps prevent these infections.

  5. Canine Parainfluenza and Bordetella: These vaccines protect against common respiratory infections, essential if your dog interacts with other dogs in places like dog parks or boarding facilities.
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