The Holistic Veterinary Center
and Natural Health Supply
What Vaccinations Does my Pet Need?
Annual vaccines have been the cornerstone of animal wellness care for the past 20 years. Holistic veterinarians recognize the fact that annual revaccination is unnecessary. Scientific studies have shown that the majority of canine and feline vaccines provide effective protection well beyond one year.
We also recognize that vaccination is not a benign procedure without risk. Adverse vaccine reactions are common and vary from mild to life threatening: facial swelling and hives, autoimmune disease, seizures and cancer are some of the well documented reactions caused by vaccines.
What is Titer Testing?
A titer test is a quick and and easy blood test that can be performed in our hospital. Titer testings is currently available for dogs only. This test is a measure of cellular immunity and is one way to guage whether your dog has protective immunity to parvo and distemper. A positive titer is a good indication that your dog can skip his annual vaccines.
3 year rabies vaccine:
Alabama now accepts a 3 year rabies vaccine, so there is no reason to vaccinate your dog for rabies more often than every three years.
What Vaccines do Cats Need?
The only rabies vaccine safe to administer to a cat is the non-adjuvented purevax vaccine. This vaccine has less risk of inducing cancer in your cat. Unfortunately it is only licensed by the manufacturer for 1 year).
Felv and fvrcp booster vaccines are not recommended for cats past 1 year of age.
If you have ever watched the movie "Super Size Me", you know that processed foods contribute to a wide range of health problems including obesity and diabetes. Yet, this is the type of diet that is promoted by most pet food manufacturers.
The Holistic Veterinary Center believes in and promotes species appropriate diets for our companion animals. That means fresh, raw food for both dogs and cats.
We are proud to carry the Honest Kitchen line of dehydrated raw food for both dogs and cats. Learn about their rewards programs by clicking HERE
To learn more about feline nutrition click HERE
Don't think raw feeding is the right fit for your family? That's okay! We understand that raw is not right for all pets and their people. We will help advise you on the choice of a healthy alternative to kibble that will fit into your lifestyle.
