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1785 U.S. HWY 29 N, Athens, Georgia 30601

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Hours Today: 7:30 am – 3:30pm

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Ph: 706-353-2696

Vaccinations

Vaccinations

Young animals are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but very important way to protect his or her health. In addition to preventing many life-threatening illnesses, vaccinations can prevent diseases prevalent in wildlife and those that can be passed to humans. It’s important to administer vaccinations when to your puppies and kittens to help build up their young immune systems, especially since they are still developing and need protection to stay healthy.

While any medical treatment involves some degree of risk, in the case of vaccinations, the benefits far outweigh any potential side effects. Adverse reactions are rare and usually mild and short-term when they do occur.

Which vaccines should your pet have? “Core” vaccines are those recommended—and possibly mandated by law—for most pets. Core vaccines include:

  • Rabies Vaccination for dogs and cats – required by The State of Georgia.
  • DHPP – Distemper Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza (dogs)
  • FVRCP – Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (cats)

Other non-core, but highly suggested vaccinations for cats include FIV for feline immunodeficiency virus and FeLV to protect against feline leukemia. For dogs, Bordetella vaccinations protect against kennel-cough and are recommended if they frequent dog parks, boarding kennels, or any place where they’re socializing with other canines. We also recommend a Leptospirosis vaccination for dogs that may come in close contact with wildlife or water sources, such as ponds, creeks, and rivers.

It’s also important to note that even pets who live primarily indoors should be vaccinated, as they can still be exposed to a disease. Our veterinarian will advise you which vaccinations are required or recommended for your pet based on age, health, and lifestyle.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at 706-353-2696.