What's New With Small Animal Vaccines

Since the development of the first canine distemper vaccine over half a century ago, vaccines for dogs and cats have saved innumerable pets from disease and death. Over the years we've been able to add to the number of serious infectious diseases from which we can help protect your pets. Unfortunately, while vaccines help protect your pets from disease, there is risk. In our continuing commitment to provide high quality care to your pets, Marsh View Veterinary Clinic is proud to inform you that we are changing some of our vaccines to offer your pets the latest in vaccine technology.

One of the changes for your cats is that we will be using fewer vaccines with adjuvants. Adjuvants are substances needed by some vaccines to ensure a protective immune response. Unfortunately, adjuvants can present potential risks including injection site reactions and chronic inflammation. Thanks to innovative vaccine technologies, most of the vaccines we will now be offering your cats do not contain any adjuvants. We are also utilizing the latest in recombinant vaccine technology for your dogs. The recombinant canine distemper vaccine helps provide early protection to your puppies and helps effectively booster your adult dog's immune system. The recombinant Lyme vaccine we offer contains only the protein needed to help provide protection and, like the vaccines for your cats, does not contain adjuvants. At Marsh View Veterinary Clinic, we always make recommendations with your pet's interest in mind. That includes which vaccines and vaccine technology we offer. Your pets deserve nothing less!

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