Question

Do dogs really need shots?

Answer 1

• According to the American Animal Hospital Association guidelines, all dogs should receive core vaccines, Dr. Wooten told The Dodo. Core vaccines are the ones that protect against the following viral diseases: These vaccines are so important that its recommended every dog receive these vaccines.

Answer 2

Most animals need only what are known as core vaccines: those that protect against the most common and most serious diseases.

In dogs, the core vaccines are distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis and rabies.

In cats, they are panleukopenia, calicivirus, rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), and rabies as required by law.