The Need for Regular Boosters
Due to widespread vaccination, incidents of disease which until recently were very common, e.g. distemper, are now infrequently seen in some areas. This can lull the dog owner and veterinary surgeon into a false sense of security and a belief that the disease is no longer present, this may lead to a relaxing of regular vaccination.
There is no quick and easy way to tell the animal’s state of immunity and the most cost-effective and beneficial way to minimise the risk of disease is by annual booster vaccination.