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Getting a new dog means gaining an additional family member. To keep them happy and healthy, you feed them well, take them on walks, and shower them with attention. Taking care of your new pup, however, also means taking them to an animal hospital to ensure they are properly vaccinated.

Here are three core animal vaccines your dog requires:

  • Rabies: Rabies is a viral disease that can be contracted through an infected animal's saliva. It attacks the central nervous system and can cause dizziness, nausea, muscle spasms, and hallucinations. Both your family and dog are at serious risk if either is bit by an infected host. Your pup may need booster shots after the initial vaccination, so follow your animal hospital’s recommended schedule.

  • animal hospitalDistemper: Lesser-known than rabies, distemper is a contagious disease with no known cure. The first signs of this illness are often sneezing and coughing. Eventually, it affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. This virus passes between animals through urine, blood, or saliva. Even drinking from a shared water bowl can spread it. Distemper shots should be administered at an animal hospital between six and eight weeks of age.

  • Parvovirus: Parvovirus is incredibly contagious and potentially deadly. It moves quickly through the body and has severe effects on the intestinal tract. Symptoms include fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea. The virus spreads through feces and can live for months. Your pup should receive the parvovirus vaccine three times between six and 16 weeks old, and once every three years into adulthood.

 

When getting a new dog, visit an animal hospital and give them the best life possible by preventing these dangerous diseases. Whether you require vaccines, pet medications, or pet boarding, contact Animal Health Center in Enterprise, AL. With a focus on the customer and a passion for animals, they ensure a personal experience for each visitor. Visit their website for more information on their services, and call (334) 347-0544 to schedule an appointment. Like them on Facebook for more expert animal care tips.

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