Vaccines for Pets

To deliver the best medicine for our patients we are incorporating updated information with current vaccination recommendations. Vaccines should be customized for each patient based on risk for exposure to disease. With the introduction of recombinant vaccine technology to veterinary medicine has broadened our professions ability to provide safe and effective vaccines. Here at Animal Medical Center the veterinarians use their discretion in the selection and use of vaccines. Canine and feline vaccination guidelines have been developed as a rational vaccination protocol.
There are core vaccinations which are recommended to all dogs and cats. Noncore vaccines are considered optional and are not necessary in all dogs and cats. The decision to administer or not to administer a particular vaccine is the responsibility of the individual clinician after reasonable assessment of the patient’s risk. Here at Animal Medical Center each pet receives a comprehensive physical exam and a customized vaccination strategy based on the pet’s needs before vaccines are administered. Risk for exposure and infection to diseases for which licensed vaccines are available varies significantly depending on factors such as housing, age, travel opportunities, and health status of the patient.
It is recommended for our clients to be careful of vaccination clinics that are providing noncore vaccines (Pet Supermarket and Petco through Luvmypet.com) without determining need based on risk factor along with comprehensive examination and medical needs.