Vaccination for animal welfare: 50% of the income goes to the association!

Vaccination for animal welfare: 50% of the income goes to the association!

In the Ammerland, a special vaccination day takes place in which veterinary practices are willing to donate part of their income for a good cause. This initiative was launched in order to not only protect pets from dangerous diseases, but also to promote the well -being of animals as a whole. Barbara Wich-Glasen, an experienced veterinarian, gives insights into the importance of vaccinations and the recommended protective measures for pets.

On Thursday, October 24th, seven veterinary practices from Ammerland and a practice from Barßel take part in the campaign. Pet owners are encouraged to make an appointment in advance to ensure that their animals receive the necessary vaccinations. Wich-glasses emphasize that about 50 percent of the vaccination income is donated to the animal protection association, which underlines the importance of this event.

recommended vaccinations for pets

The veterinarian explains that vaccinations can potentially prevent life -threatening diseases. The constant vaccination commission for veterinary medicine (STIKO VET) has set specific vaccinations that are considered "core vaccinations". These are highly recommended for all dogs and cats in order to protect not only the animals themselves, but also people. For example, some diseases can be transferred to humans by the animal.

For cats, the STIKO VET recommends vaccinations against cat cold and cat disease. Both diseases are extremely contagious and can also be transmitted without direct contact. Dogs, on the other hand, should be vaccinated against diseases such as leptospirosis, parvovirosis and distemper. Vaccination against rabies is also recommended for free -range cats and dogs to protect them from this potentially fatal disease, even if Germany is considered rabies -free. Wich-glasses indicates that non-vaccinated animals can suffer from strict measures in contact with rabid animals.

The vaccination level among animal owners is relatively high; In Wich-Glasen's practice, about 60 percent of the animals are vaccinated according to the recommendations. If pet owners have concerns before or after vaccination, the veterinarian encourages them to discuss them with their veterinarian. The most common side effects include small swelling at the injection sites, which usually subside after a few days.

In addition, trust in the professional assessment is placed before vaccination. It is important that the animal is thoroughly examined before vaccination to ensure that it is healthy. After vaccination, the animals should get a day rest to recover optimally.

Barbara Wich-Glasen has been in veterinary medicine for over 12 years and has undergone extensive further training before opening her own practice in Augustfehn. Your expertise is a valuable resource for pet owners who strive to protect their animals in the best possible way.

For more information about the participating practices and the vaccination campaign in Ammerland, interested animal owners can use the contact details below and make an appointment:

• Small animal practice in Augustfehn: MozartStr.1, phone: 04489/9411880
• Veterinary practice Dr. Habben: on the meadows 15, phone: 04489/405789
• Barßel: Dr. med. Vet. Heike Papenhagen, Tideweg 3, phone: 04499/921535
• Rastede: Christoph Dinse, Richtweg 26, phone 04402/2208
• Westerstede: My small animal practice Westerstede, Dr. Antje Brinkhoff & Frauke Rohde, Poststraße 9a, phone 04488/8604074
• Wiefelstede: Veterinary group practice Wiefelstede, Feldtage 18a (phone: 04402/960111)

For a comprehensive examination of the pets and to take part in this important vaccination campaign, timely appointments are strongly recommended.