Animal Vaccines-The Basics on Pet Vaccines
Dogs and cats are prone to a variety of contagious diseases, just like humans. The best way to protect your pet from these often-deadly illnesses is to have him vaccinated. Over the past few years, vaccination protocols have changed within the veterinary community, for both dogs and cats. While Kingston vets used to recommend yearly vaccinations for several diseases, many are now reducing the frequency that vaccines are given. This applies to what Kingston vet’s call "core" vaccines--those vaccinations that are required for all dogs and cats, as well as non-core vaccines, which are only needed under certain circumstances.
At Grah Kingston, we are
providing quality Vaccination Services. We are known as
one of the best vaccination services in Kingston.

Dog Vaccines
These days, veterinarians are
recommending core vaccines for puppies, and dogs with unknown vaccination
history. These vaccines are designed to guard against the following diseases:
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Canine parvovirus. A highly
contagious virus that attacks the dog's intestinal tract and white blood cells,
and ultimately damage the heart. Puppies are most susceptible to the effects of
parvovirus and often die from the disease.
·
Canine distemper virus. This highly
contagious disease attacks the dog's digestive tract, respiratory tract, and
nervous system. Puppies and grownup dogs with negotiated immune systems usually
die from the disease.
·
Canine adenovirus. The canine
version of hepatitis this virus starts in the respiratory tract and ultimately
causes serious damage to the liver.
·
Rabies. Everyone has heard about
rabies, and with good reason. This virus causes fatal inflammation of the brain
and can infect humans as well as other mammals.
Non-core dog vaccines include
inoculation against canine parainfluenza virus, canine influenza virus, and
Bordetella, to name a few. Your veterinarian can advise you on which vaccines
your dog should get based on where you live, his age, and other risk factors.

Cat Vaccines
The Vet Clinics Kingston
recommends three core vaccines for kittens and cats. These vaccines are
designed to protect felines from the following diseases:
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Feline Herpesvirus 1. This illness
is highly contagious and affects the cat's upper respiratory system and eyes.
Severe cases can result in blindness and secondary infections.
·
Feline Calicivirus. Another highly
contagious respiratory virus, this illness causes eye and nasal discharge, as
well as ulcers on the tongue and intestinal tract. Young kittens are most
susceptible to this disease, which can be fatal.
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Feline Panleukopenia. The feline
version of distemper, this virus affects the cat's digestive and nervous
systems. It is highly contagious and can cause death in cats due to the
secondary illnesses that often result.
The non-core cat vaccines for
certain cats, depending on their circumstances. These cat vaccines include
feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus, virulent FCV, Chlamydia
felis, and Bordetella bronchiseptica. Your veterinarian can tell you if your
cat needs any of these vaccines.
Pet owners are welcome to visit our Animal Hospital in Kingston. GRAH provides Animal Vaccines to its clients, to ensure the health of your pet. Veterinarians follow an established protocol in recommending the frequency of animal vaccines.