Annual Immunization for Pets
"Whether you live in the city, suburbs, or country, your cat or dog should be given annual booster shots against the most common feline and canine diseases."
I've noticed in my super effective online research that this subject is a little bit controversial.
Some vets say yes an annual booster is necessary.
Some vets say maybe not.
Humans need vaccines.
(omg don't @ me)
Pets need vaccines too.
BUT
Like humans may only need a vaccine once in their lifetime.
Pets also only need certain vaccines once in their lifetime.
It is important to keep up with your pets shot record so that they don't receive any unnecessary shots.
Certain boosters are required for your pet if you plan on boarding them or send them to a doggie daycare.
Boosters are different than the initial vaccine.
Humans get booster shots as well!
There is some controversy that annual boosters are unnecessary.
The problem is that there isn't enough data or studies being done to say whether or not you should or shouldn't have annual shots for your pets.
Some vets argue that these annual shots are increasing the likelihood of cancer in pets.
But again, there is not a lot of data to support claims like these.
I really hope that this post isn't causing you to rethink how you care for your pet!
Seriously!
Just talk with your vet!
Like you would your own doctor!
Every breed,lifestyle, size, and shape of pet is taken into account when making these decisions.
One little blog post from me shouldn't seal your decision making process.
Really just keep that last line in mind for all things your read on the internet.
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