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The Importance of Annual Pet Vaccines
Annual pet vaccines are important because they protect your pets from dangerous and contagious diseases.
Knowing which vaccines your pet needs, however, as well as why and when, isn’t always something that’s widely understood by pet owners.
Understanding Vaccines
Vaccines help the body’s immune system prepare to fight disease-causing organisms. They contain antigens that resemble the disease-causing organism but don’t cause illness. When the vaccine enters the body, it mildly stimulates the immune system. If a pet is later exposed to the actual disease, their immune system is ready to recognize and either fight it off completely or lessen the severity of the illness. Continue…
