Vaccinating Your Pet

To protect your pet from getting a serious disease, keep his vaccinations up-to-date. This is important even if your pet is kept indoors. Consider the risk if your pet ever slips through the door or needs to go to a veterinary hospital for treatment. As the saying goes, it is better to be safe than sorry.

It is also important to keep in mind that vaccinations take a few days to a few weeks to become effective.

Vaccinating against rabies

Vaccinating your pet against rabies is not an option -- it is required by law throughout most of the United States. Check with your local animal care and control agency to see how often your pet must be vaccinated.

*This article was reprinted with permission from the American Humane Association.