The Importance of Vaccinating Your Pets

Our pets, just like us, are living beings that need a variety of things in order to live long, happy lives. They need good food full of the right nutritional ingredients to grow. They need a secure, safe home to thrive in. They may also need the right medical care to ensure they stay healthy throughout their life. This latter need is where our Ft Lauderdale, FL, team of South Federal Animal Hospital can help.

The Importance of Vaccinating Your Pets

We are dedicated to providing veterinary care to help your pet get and stay healthy. We offer a variety of services that range from pet wellness exams to surgeries requiring general anesthesia.

Vaccinations are a type of medical intervention that involves injecting pets to help their immune system to defend against certain types of diseases. While you may not need all of the vaccinations available to your pet, it is a good idea to get them vaccinated for the big ones (especially rabies) and you should talk to a veterinarian on our veterinary team about our best recommendations based on your location and lifestyle.

Not sure if vaccinating is right for your pet? Consider the following benefits:

Disease prevention: This is certainly the biggest benefit of vaccinating your pets. Vaccines stimulate your pet's immune system and make them more capable of fighting off very serious and potentially lethal diseases like rabies and parvo.

Can save money over the long run: Vaccinations keep your pet healthy and, in doing so, they also prevent you from having to pay for expensive healthcare services.

Meet legal requirements: Many communities require at minimum for owners to show proof of at minimum a rabies vaccination when registering their pets. Failure to show proof of this can result in complications.

Apply for travel and boarding: If you want to board your pet or fly with them, you may need to show proof of several important vaccines, including rabies and Bordetella.

Reduce overall disease spread: By vaccinating your pet, you help keep the overall pet population healthy as your pet won't contribute to the spread of infectious diseases in public areas like boardwalks and dog parks.

Get Pet Vaccinations from a Veterinarian on Our Veterinary Team

We know that many cats and dogs hate to visit the veterinarian, especially for a shot. That's why we make it our mission to provide calm, considerate veterinary care. We'll get your Ft Lauderdale, FL, pet the vaccinations he needs to thrive with minimal discomfort. Give us a call today to schedule your visit. Call us at (954) 523-8527 for pet vaccinations from a veterinarian on our veterinary team. We at South Federal Animal Hospital are here to help.