Why Annual vaccines are important

Vaccinations protect pets from a range of infectious diseases like rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and feline leukemia that can cause severe illness or death. There is no cure for these viruses, hence annual/ yearly vaccines become necessary for pets 

• Personal Health: Some pet diseases, like rabies, can be transmitted to humans via licking/bites. Vaccinating pets helps protect public health by preventing the spread of rabies. 

• Longevity and Quality of Life: Vaccinated pets are generally healthier and live longer. Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause chronic health issues or shorten a pet’s lifespan. Canine distemper/Leptospira/Kennel cough has more severe affect old dogs.

• Travel and Boarding Requirements: Many places require proof of vaccination for pets to travel or be admitted to boarding facilities.

• Cost Savings: Treating a preventable disease can be much more expensive than the cost of a vaccine. Eg: An unvaccinated Dog needs 5 shots of post-bite rabies vaccines rather than one annual booster