As a pet owner, taking your pet to the veterinarian for their vaccines is one of the most important ways you can protect their health. However, if this is your first time owning a pet, some of the vaccine requirements and recommendations may leave you with a few questions. This article exists to answer them.
Why can't your pet get all of their vaccines at once?
After you take your pet to the vet once, having to bring them back for another shot a few weeks later can be a nuisance.
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If your dog has a severe dental infection, then a professional clean will be in order. If you are worried about your pet and how they will react to the procedure, you probably want to know some of the steps that you will be asked to take to ensure that your pet is comfortable during and after the procedure. Here is a guide that you will find useful.
Do Not Feed Your Dog
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There are several vaccinations that all dogs need. The rabies vaccination is legally required, and there are a core group of additional vaccinations, including distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus that almost all veterinarians recommend for almost all dogs. The rest of the available vaccinations are non-core vaccinations, which means that your dog may or may not need them. How can you decide whether a particular non-core vaccination is right for your dog?
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If you have a really anxious dog who just will not calm down, you can work with your vet to treat your dog. One way to treat your dog's anxiety is with acupuncture. Before treating your dog's anxiety with acupuncture, here are a few things you need to understand about your dog's care.
#1 Always Work with A Board-Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
You do not want to take your dog to just any person for acupuncture treatment.
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If you've recently brought home a new dog or cat that isn't yet spayed or neutered, this is a procedure you'll want to consider having done with a trusted veterinarian in the very near future. Specifically, spaying or neutering a pet prevents him or her from being able to reproduce, thus cutting down on unwanted litters and doing your part to control the pet population.
If you've never had a pet spayed or neutered before, there are a few things you should know about this surgical procedure.
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