You may shield your seasonal sniffles from friends and family, but when you're sick with a cold or flu, it's okay to still snuggle with your dog or cat. Pets don't actually get sick from humans—pets get sick from exposure to viruses or bacteria carried by other dogs or cats.

A cold or flu is very contagious among pets. As cooler weather makes your pets more vulnerable to getting sick, bring your dog or cat to Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic in Mililani, HI, to ensure they're equipped with the best defenses against upper respiratory illness and infection. At Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic, you'll be able to gain the knowledge you need and receive the vaccines necessary to keep your pet healthy year-round.

Here are some ways Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic will help to keep your pet healthy this season:

• Flu Vaccinations For Dogs: One of the best defenses against illness is a vaccine. Dogs often get cold-like symptoms from the canine flu. A canine influenza vaccine is available at Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic to decrease the severity of any symptoms your pet may experience. Vaccines are particularly helpful if your dog is exposed to lots of other dogs. 
• Vaccinations For Cats: Cats may contract a runny nose, sneezing, etc. from feline herpes, feline calicivirus, or bordetella, otherwise known as "kennel cough." Vaccines are available at Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic to prevent your cat from the most common causes of an upper respiratory infection. 

• More Pet Health Information: You can take preventative measures to keep your pet healthy by educating yourself. Talk to your pet doctor at the veterinary clinic and learn about basic best practices, like feeding your pet quality food, helping them to maintain a healthy weight, and bringing them to the veterinary clinic regularly for checkups.

Remember that while your pet can't catch your cold, there are other ways for them to get sick. Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic's expert veterinarians will help you keep them healthy during flu season and all year long. Call (808) 625-6744 to make an appointment today, or visit them online for more information.