Vaccines are an important part of keeping your pet healthy. They help to prevent some illnesses and be instrumental in helping to alleviate the symptoms of other illnesses. Unfortunately, some pet owners do not get the recommended vaccines because of myths they have heard about them. To make sure you have the right information, here are some misconceptions about pet vaccines and the truth:

Your Pet Is Not Boarded

Boarding facilities will often refuse to allow a pet to stay if it has not had all the required vaccines. This has led to some pet owners believing that vaccines are not necessary because their pets are not boarded.

However, even if your pet is not boarded, it should be vaccinated. Your pet could be exposed to a disease anywhere. A simple walk in the park could lead to illness.  By vaccinating your pet, you are protecting it in any situation.

Vaccines Are A Money Scam

Some pet owners have been dissuaded from getting their pets vaccinated because they were led to believe it was a money scam. The theory was that some or all the vaccines are not necessary and that vets are using them to increase to get rich.

In truth, vaccinations are necessary. The vaccines that your vet recommends are determined by a medical and scientific need and not by money. Your vet is just as vested in seeing your pet healthy and happy as you are. He or she would not over-vaccinate your pet to make a profit.

You Can Protect Your Pets Using Other Means

Vaccines offer protection to your pet against certain illnesses. They are to be used as part of an overall effort in protecting your pet's health. Some pet owners mistakenly think that if they are doing everything else to protect their pet, they do not need the vaccines. However, this is not necessarily true.

Even if you are taking other measures to protect your pet, there is a chance that it can still become very ill from a disease. For instance, even though you are taking preventative measures to protect your pet from Lyme disease, the vaccine is still necessary. The vaccine will help with alleviating any symptoms your pet has if it does contract Lyme disease.

Whether your pet is vaccinated is ultimately your decision. However, you should talk to a vet office like Sepulveda Animal Hospital to receive clear and concise information about why vaccination is ideal.