Your furry little friend is like a member of your family, which is why you probably take pet health seriously. Unfortunately, many pet owners underestimate the importance of routine vaccinations in this regard. To help you maintain the well-being of your animal, consider the following three powerful benefits of pet vaccinations.

Protect Your Animal’s Health

A few simple shots can protect your animal against a slew of life-threatening ailments, including viral and bacterial infections, certain cancers, rabies, distemper, hepatitis, influenza, Lyme disease, and even serious autoimmune disorders. Although the chances of your animal coming into contact with some of these illnesses are rare, a simple vaccination could save their life and protect them from lifelong disfigurements.

Keep Your Pet Comfortable

In addition to preserving your animal’s overall health and wellness, vaccinations can help your pet to stay comfortable. For example, chlamydia, which is common in cats, can cause severe conjunctivitis that can make it hard for your animal to see—in the most severe cases, it can even lead to blindness. By vaccinating your animal, you can protect their quality of life.  

Save Time & Money

How much time and money do you have to treat your animal’s health problems? If you are like most people, you might dread paying for emergency medical expenses or enduring the waiting room during long surgeries—both of which are reasons why pet health and vaccinations are so important. Early vaccinations can help owners to save time, money, and an incredible amount of stress down the line.

Are you ready to have your pet vaccinated or to learn more about pet health in general? Hilton Veterinary Hospital can help with everything from routine vaccinations to pain management, microchipping, parasite control, orthopedic surgery, and even allergy testing for your animal. To learn more about how they can help your animal to live a healthier, happier life, visit them online or call (585) 392-2937.