Prepare for Your Dog's Rabies Vaccine in Columbus
The rabies vaccine is a critical medical treatment used to keep dogs safe from a deadly and dangerous disease. At Hamilton Road Animal Hospital, we're committed to ensuring that your dog gets the rabies vaccine in the safest possible way. That's why we're posting information about how to prepare for the rabies vaccine for dogs.
Tips from Our Columbus Veterinarian
- Vaccinate in the morning. Vaccinate your dog in the morning and watch him or her for an hour after the vaccine is administered. This will ensure that if your dog does have an allergic reaction to the vaccine, you'll be able to get your dog back to the vet quickly.
- Plan to keep your dog around for a week after the vaccine is administered. Don't plan any extensive travel soon after the vaccine is administered. This will help ensure that if your dog has a delayed reaction to the vaccine; your dog will be within normal driving distance of the vet's office.
- Tell your dog's vet if your dog is ill at the time of the vaccine. It's important that your dog be healthy when he or she gets the rabies vaccine. If your pet is sick, the vaccine may make the situation worse. If necessary, postpone the vaccine until a time when your dog is feeling better.
- Talk to your pet's veterinarian about the safety of the vaccine if your pet has a prolonged illness. Dogs with prolonged illness can sometimes get a rabies exception from local communities, if it's necessary for the health of the pet.
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What do you do to prepare your dog for the rabies vaccine? Are you ready for your dog's upcoming vaccination? For more information about how the rabies vaccination can be administered safely, talk to your pet's vet at Hamilton Road Animal Hospital in Columbus, OH.