Importance of Vaccinating Your Pet

Vaccinations can save your pet’s life. You never know when your pet will be exposed to a dangerous disease that can threaten his health. By having your dog or cat vaccinated, you can enhance the health and safety of your pet. For your convenience, you can have your pet vaccinated by your veterinarian in Indianapolis, IN, at Augusta Animal Clinic.

How Vaccines Protect You and Your Pet

Pet vaccines protect your pet against diseases that threaten his health and life. Vaccines stimulate your pet’s immune system so it can fight against infections that can cause him harm. Some vaccines prevent diseases while others make diseases less harmful to your pet.

Core vaccines protect your pet from diseases that can seriously impair his health or cause his early demise. For dogs, core vaccinations include rabies, canine distemper, and canine parvovirus. Core vaccinations for cats include rabies, feline panleukopenia, feline calicivirus, and feline herpesvirus. Your vet may suggest additional vaccines to protect your pet from high risk diseases in the area where he lives. The risk of Lyme disease in Indiana, for example, may prompt your vet to recommend this vaccine for your pet.  

Some animal diseases can be transferred to people through contact with an infected pet. These zoonotic diseases can be detrimental to your health. By having your pet vaccinated, you can protect the health of your family and others in your local community.

When to Vaccinate Your Pet

Ideally, your pet should start his vaccinations around the age of 6 weeks old. Your veterinarian in Indianapolis, IN, will administer a series of vaccines to your pup and kit at 3-4 week intervals from 6 weeks to 16 weeks old.  Once this series is complete, your vet will set up a personal vaccination schedule for your pet, taking into consideration his age, health, and risks of disease exposure. Working with a professional vet from our animal hospital will ensure your pet has the protection he needs.

Schedule an Appointment for Vaccinations

To schedule an appointment for pet vaccinations at our local animal hospital, call Augusta Animal Clinic at 317-291-4553 today.

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I am beyond pleased with our experience at Augusta Animal Clinic. We made the decision to switch vets due to our German Shepherd's symptoms not subsiding after repeated visits. I called Augusta to inquire about availability and Lisa was able to promptly schedule an appointment. When we arrived, everyone was extremely friendly, professional, and courteous. Our dog gets highly anxious at the vet, but Dr. Dave was extremely patient and understanding and put him at ease. We knew immediately from the questions he asked that he was extremely knowledgable and highly experienced. He displayed genuine care for our concerns and was able to quickly provide a diagnosis and treatment plan. We couldn't be happier with our decision to switch vets and look forward to working with them again. I cannot recommend Augusta enough!

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We have been very happy with Dr. Dave and his staff for both our small dogs for general care and for surgery.

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I had a diabetic cat with allergies. I have gone to multiple vets over the years and have more experience than most do with vets because mine was special needs. Dr Dave is the best. The reality of vet care is that it is expensive, but he never tried to push me to get procedures/medicines etc. Always gave various options and let me know his professional opinion and then we work together to figure out what was best for my cat. This clinic is the best because you always get consistent care (all the staff have been there for years and are very experienced), can always get an appt that day if you need, and Dr Dave understands not just the medical needs of your pet, but also how to talk to and work with the people who own the pets.

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