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PDSA Calls On Pet Owners To Vaccinate Their Pets

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Vets advise all owners to get their pets vaccinated as a matter of course, yet around a fifth of dogs, over a quarter of cats and more than half of all rabbits have never received a primary course of vaccinations*, putting them at risk of life threatening illnesses.

“Vaccination is a vital part of responsible pet ownership,” says PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Sean Wensley. “Every year vets treat pets suffering from illnesses that vaccinations could have prevented. It is heart-breaking for the owners, who in many cases simply didn’t appreciate the dangers facing their unvaccinated pets.”

 

Regular booster vaccinations are also necessary for all pets, as the body’s immune response gradually fades over time. Your vet will be able to advise you about this, especially if you have an older pet that has not been vaccinated for several years and needs to start the course again.

This year, PDSA is again supporting Rabbit Awareness Week (15-22 September) and is encouraging all rabbit owners to find their nearest participating veterinary practice and take their rabbits along for a free health check. Participating practices can be found at www.rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk, where there is also lots of useful information about rabbit health and wellbeing.

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