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what shots are absolutely necessary

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Posted on 2008/05/06 by User
godiva
godiva

i have a money issue and 3 dogs and 1 cat.
what shots are absolutely necessary for my dogs to have at their health visits. i know we have to do the heartworm check up and rabies. i do not want to do any more than i really have to. please help me. thank you.

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One Response to “what shots are absolutely necessary”:

  • Experienced Advisor Juan Contreras says:

    May 07th, 2008 at 02:43 AM

    Honestly, depending on al of their exposure - meaning how actively are they outside around other dogs and/or cats and other animals? If your cat is ONLY indoor then I'd say that they he/she should at least be vaccinated for the upper respiratory vaccine (FVRCP- Feline Viral Rhinotrachitis, Calici, Parainfluenza) and Rabies. And your dogs should be vaccinated for DHAPP ( Distemper, Hepatitis, Adeno virus, Parainfluenza, Parvo) and Rabies BUT if they are around other dogs rather consistantly (on walks, going to the park, to the pet store, to the vet, boarding/ grooming facilities) they really should be vaccinated for Bordetella ( Kennel Cough) preventative yearly. You can maybe find vaccine clinics at your local SPCA or shelters. I hope I helped, thank you fo ryour question.

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