A shot in the paw

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Forbes has a nice article reminding us all to get the kitty-cat's and bow-wow's some vaccinations.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, all pets, even exclusively indoor ones, should get their vaccination shots each year.

The AVMA recommends that all pets be vaccinated against basic diseases, like parvo, rabies and distemper. Depending on your pets' living situation, you may want to also protect them against ills like feline leukemia or canine kennel cough.

Regular veterinary shots not only help keep your pets in good health, but protect everyone around the house. Diseases like rabies can be transmitted to people.

Yeah, I remember when our Pomeranian, Mr. Fluff, came in one day with foam on his mouth. Dad just sighed regretfully, and then put 26 bullets in him.

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