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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS, is a veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience in companion animal practice. Dr. Elliott earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow. She was also designated a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Married with 2 grown-up kids, Dr. Elliott has a naughty Puggle named Poggle, 3 cats and a bearded dragon.
The Lyme vaccine protects dogs against a tick-borne disease, but not every dog needs it. Here is how the vaccine works, which dogs and regions benefit most, the puppy and adult schedule, typical cost, and the side effects to watch for.
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A veterinarian's guide to the Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine for dogs: what it protects against, oral vs intranasal vs injectable, who needs it, the booster schedule, cost, and side effects.
