Pet Vaccinations for Preventative Care

If you’re concerned about your pet contracting a disease while playing in the park or with neighborhood pets, talk to your vet about having him vaccinated. Vaccinations along with wellness exams, flea and tick prevention and dental care are preventative care measures that help keep your pet healthy long term. If you live in Bossier City, LA, bring your pet to Jimmie Davis Highway Animal Hospital for the vaccinations he or she needs. A vet on our veterinary team can provide vaccinations for preventative care as well as other types of pet care

How Vaccines Work

Vaccinations play a key role in protecting your pet’s health. They work by stimulating your pet’s immune system to fight against infectious diseases, so he or she doesn’t become deathly ill. Some vaccines provide immunity against a disease, while others minimize the disease’s symptoms so your pet can recover quicker. Pet vaccines also prevent the spread of communicable diseases to other pets and people.

Core Vaccines

All pets need core vaccines as they provide protection against diseases that pose the greatest risk to their health. A veterinarian at our animal hospital offers core vaccinations for dogs and cats.

Non-core vaccines offer protection against diseases your pet may be exposed to due to the area where he lives or his lifestyle. A veterinarian on our veterinary team can help you decide what noncore vaccines are best for your pet.

Puppies and kittens should get a series of vaccines to keep them safe from disease as their immune systems are still developing. Vaccinations may be able to start when your pet is around 6 to 8 weeks of age. Boosters may be given every 3-4 weeks until your pet is 16-18 weeks old, after which he or she may be put on a regular vaccination schedule. A vet at our animal hospital can help customize a vaccination schedule conducive to your pet’s healthcare needs.

See a Veterinarian at Our Animal Hospital for Vaccinations and Pet Care 

At Jimmie Davis Highway Animal Hospital, Bossier City, LA, we offer pet vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, wellness exams, dental care, and more for your pet. Contact us at (318) 742-5353 for your pet care needs. A vet at our animal hospital can provide pet care and vaccinations for preventative care.