

There are injectable and nasal spray vaccines available. This highly infectious bacterium causes severe fits of coughing, whooping, vomiting, and, in rare cases, seizures and death. Here is an overview of the diseases that vaccinations will help your pet to avoid. We read about so many different vaccinations, for so many different illnesses, that it can sometimes be confusing to know which vaccinations puppies need and which ones are important but optional. Going to the vet repeatedly over several months for vaccinations, and then for boosters or titers throughout your dog’s life, may seem like an inconvenience, but the diseases that vaccinations will shield our pets from are dangerous, potentially deadly, and, thankfully, mostly preventable.

And that includes puppy shots throughout her first year.

It can be a little intimidating - she needs the best puppy food, plenty of attention, gentle training, safe toys, puppy socialization, a comfortable home, and proper veterinary care. It’s up to you to give her all the care she needs every day. When you bring that soft, sweet-smelling little ball of puppy fuzz into your home, you know right away that she depends on you for, well, everything.
