An experienced veterinarian in practice since 1984, Dr. Todd Prince is one of 15 veterinarians in Illinois to hold Diplomate status with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Dr. Todd L. Prince also holds a DVM from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. He provides preventive care, such as vaccinations, for companion animals.
Vaccines for dogs are an important component of preventive care. Core vaccines, which differ from noncore vaccines that are only used in special situations, are recommended for all dogs. Vaccines strengthen the immune system by introducing an antigen, a substance similar to the disease it is meant to prevent. The dog’s immune system then produces antibodies to fight the antigen and is better prepared to fight off the actual disease in the future. Canine parvovirus, rabies, canine hepatitis, and distemper vaccines are all core vaccines, as established by the American Animal Hospital Association’s Canine Vaccine Task Force in 2006. A veterinarian should be consulted to determine an exact schedule of vaccines for a dog. |
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