VETERINARY SERVICES

Pet Vaccinations

Vaccines are an important preventative measure to help your pet enjoy a long and healthy life. And the good news is that Baystate Mobile Veterinary Services can come directly to your location to administer pet vaccinations.

Pet Vaccinations

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MANDATORY RABIES VACCINES IN CHARLTON, MA
It’s required under Massachusetts State law that all dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies. This law applies to every dog and cat over the age of six months, even if your pet never ventures outdoors. The rabies vaccine should be re-administered once every year or every three years after the first time.

CORE VACCINES AND NON-CORE VACCINES
Core vaccines are the ones that the majority of dogs or cats are prone to catching. Non-core vaccines protect against illnesses that your pet may be less likely to encounter. Administrating vaccines all depends on you and your pet’s lifestyle and health. For example, a cat that never ventures outside the house will likely be fine without receiving the non-core vaccines. On the other hand, if you have a dog that boards quite often with other animals, you might want to strongly consider the non-core vaccines. Non-core vaccines are usually only recommended for pets with a high or extreme risk of exposure to those illnesses.

VACCINES FOR DOGS
In addition to rabies, the core vaccines for dogs include distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and lepto vaccines. These vaccines are administered on a certain schedule that our veterinarian can discuss with you. Non-core canine vaccines include Bordetella, Lyme disease, and influenza.

VACCINES FOR CATS
The core vaccines for cats include panleukopenia (feline distemper), feline herpesvirus type I, feline calicivirus, and rabies. These vaccines protect your kitty from serious health issues. Depending on your pet’s lifestyle, you may also want to get your cat vaccinated for feline leukemia virus. During your feline’s visit, we’ll discuss his/her lifestyle and determine which vaccines he or she should have.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF PET VACCINES
Most pets will not experience an adverse reaction to vaccines, but it is still a minor possibility. Reactions can include swelling or redness near the injection site, reduced appetite, reduced energy, or a fever. If any of these symptoms continue for more than 24 to 48 hours, contact our mobile veterinarian.

SERVICES WE OFFER

Our veterinarian and staff are looking forward to meeting you and your furry friend. If you are interested in pet care services, give us a call at 774-262-7679. We are standing by ready to help you and your pet.