#9. Make sure your animals’ immunizations are up to date
This is especially important if you are boarding them, or they are in situations where they may come into contact with new animals.
Being fully vaccinated is sort of like defensive driving. You know your pet is healthy…but you need to watch out for the “other guy.” Having your animal fully vaccinated swings the odds way in their favor that even if they encounter an animal (domestic or wild) which is ill, your animal will remain happy and healthy to enjoy your holiday cheer.
As with humans, the young and the old heave weaker immune systems, so the help and support they get from vaccines may be the boost they especially need to stay healthy during a potentially stressful time of year.
Of course it would be a total bummer to have a sick animal any time of year, but especially now, which it can put a real crimp in your festivities, travel and other plans.
Making sure your pets’ immunizations are complete and current keeps them happy and healthy…and that is something to celebrate!