The Importance of Vaccinating Your Pets with a Veterinarian Near You in Columbia, SC

Vaccinations are invaluable because they eliminate or minimize certain infectious diseases that cause death or severe illness in pets and humans. While vaccinations carry some risks, their benefits far outweigh the potential ill effects. If you live in the Columbia, SC, area and need a vet for general care or pet vaccinations near you, consider giving us a call at Ambassador Animal Hospital.

Core and Non-Core Vaccines

In addition to the rabies vaccines, we may recommend additional vaccines based on your and your pets' locations (home and travel), activities, and exposure to other animals.

We consider distemper and several other diseases core vaccines, so all dogs and cats should receive them. We recommend non-core vaccines based on your pet's unique circumstances, such as where your cat or dog travels during the year, the nature of their outdoor activities, and how often they interact with other animals. To make our recommendation, we will discuss your pet and plans with you, and we may have you complete a questionnaire concerning your pet's lifestyle.

Vaccines are effective preventive medicines that prevent diseases that can spread among pets and humans and result in severe illness or death. These diseases are preventable, or their impacts are greatly reduced when pets become infected, so vaccines are a common-sense solution for almost every pet.

Vaccination Schedules

Puppies and kittens obtain some short-term immunity from their mother's milk. However, immunity fades early in life, so we start vaccinating pets when they are six to eight weeks old. We administer the initial vaccines within the first six months of life. We give others, including boosters, as part of your pet's annual preventive care process. Following this schedule ensures your pet meets state requirements and has the protection needed to stay healthy.

Get Animal Clinic Services and Pet Vaccinations Near You from a Veterinarian Near You at Our Animal Hospital

If you live in or near Columbia, SC, and need a vet for pet vaccinations near you, consider our team at Ambassador Animal Hospital. Call us at (803) 787-3840 for animal clinic services and pet vaccinations near you from a veterinarian near you at our animal hospital.