Animal Vaccines: How do you know if your Pet Needs Vaccinations?
There are many different features to caring for any type of pet and as your beloved animal’s owner, you are responsible for pretty much everything. Some things we have to do on behalf of our pets as they simply can’t do it for themselves, and this includes their preventative care.
At Grah Kingston, we are
providing quality Animal Vaccines.
We are known as one of the best dog Vaccination vet clinics in Kingston open 7
days a week.

Preventative care is a luxury
afforded to domesticated pets since they have owners to provide it for them. Uninhabited
animals do not have access to any form of health protection and this means that
they are much more likely to be affected by the many severe and devastating
diseases that can affect our animals such as distemper and rabies. Fortunately,
there are animal vaccines available that can minimize the effects of these
illnesses, or in many cases, completely prevent your pet from suffering from
them at all.
What are vaccinations?
Vaccination is
the term given to the process whereby an especially-designed drug called a
vaccine is given to your pet. The animal vaccine replicates the major
characteristic of a contagious disease, but without causing your pet any harm. Though,
in doing so it reminds your pet’s body to produce antibodies to fight the bogus
disease. These antibodies continue to be reproduced until the animal vaccine
loses its effectiveness. If your pet comes into contact with the actual disease
while she is still producing antibodies her body will automatically fight
against it before it can take hold.
The ‘lifespan’ of a vaccine
While vaccinations are by far
considered to be the most effective way of protecting our gorgeous animals from
these dangerous and often deadly diseases, it is essential to understand that a
single animal vaccine is not a lifelong preventative. Every vaccine has an
approximate ‘lifespan’ after which time it becomes ineffective and your pet is
vulnerable to being infected with a contagious condition.

Every animal is also unique, and
this means that there is no ‘one size fits all’ vaccination plan. As an
alternative, it is down to our veterinarian at vet clinics Kingston to use his
skill and judgment to recommend which animal vaccines your pet needs and how
often she should have them.
Is your pet need vaccination?
Inappropriately, it is impossible
to tell if your pet has been vaccinated just by looking at her. As a general
rule, all local cats and dogs should be vaccinated from a very young age. This
is important as until they reach old age, their immune system is still
developing and this means that they are more susceptible to being affected by the
disease.
When you purchase a puppy or
kitten from a breeder be sure to ask what vaccination your new pet has had and
request proof as this will be important information for your pet’s medical
records. If your animal has not been vaccinated you should arrange an
appointment with our vet clinics in Kingston at Gardiners Road Animal Hospital
so that an appropriate schedule of animal vaccination can be put in place.
When it comes to vaccinating
other types of animals, recommendations vary, and you should consult with our
vet at Gardiners Road Animal Hospital as to what vaccines are necessary. While
core vaccinations tend to be recommended for all pets of a certain species, some
non-essential animal vaccines can be beneficial for some animals depending on
their lifestyle.

For instance, if you live in an
area that is well-known for tick problems and tick bites, our vet may also
suggest that your pet receives a tick preventative vaccine. Yet again, your
professional will be the best person to speak to regarding which vaccines are
best suited to your unique animal.
Don’t leave your pet’s health to
chance. If you need more information about vaccinations or if you would like to
schedule an appointment to ensure that your pet’s preventative care is up to
scratch, please do not hesitate to contact Gardiners Road Animal
Hospital in Kingston.
Pet owners are welcome to visit our Animal Hospital in Kingston. The veterinary team at GRAH will assess which inoculations are required, specific to your pet's needs as well as age and stage of development, different vaccination packages are available at the vet clinics in Kingston.