DO PUPPIES AND KITTENS NEED BOOSTER SHOTS?
Young animals firstly, do not have a fully developed immune system. Secondly, the first time a vaccine is given to young animals, the body will not fully “recognize” it. In other words, it simply takes a few injections of the same thing to make the body produce full and lasting antibodies against the organisms injected. Once the series is complete, and if your pet is exposed to parvo or distemper and so on, its body will “know” what the invader is, and have a full arsenal of antibodies to defend it against infection. After that, the yearly boosters simply keep the body “reminded” to make the needed protection. ARE OVER-THE-COUNTER VACCINES SAFE When you vaccinate your own pet there are several risks. One, all vaccines sold over the counter are NOT what any veterinarian uses, rather, they are off-brand and inferior products, or they are name brand products which have been illegally traded in the marketplace, and thusly, who cares whether or not they are kept cold, are good quality etc.
