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Some people say veterinarians are too expensive and refuse to take their pet to go see a vet. While it is true that veterinarians are expensive, it is nonetheless very important that you take your animal to go see a vet. Veterinarians are like animal doctors. It is important that people see doctors from time to time, and it is important that your animal see a doctor from time to time too. Animals need to see a veterinarian at least once a year in order to get all of their vaccinations. These vaccinations will help to protect your animal from a myriad of Infectious Diseases.

In addition, some places require animals to get certain vaccines every year. For example, in many states it is illegal to not have your dog vaccinated against rabies. Most vaccines for pets need to be administered on a yearly basis, however, some vaccines may work longer. For example, many places are now using a rabies vaccine that protects the pet for three years instead of just one. It is important to know that if your pets are attacked by a wild animal, even if they are vaccinated against rabies, they will still need to go see a vet and get a rabies booster shot.

In addition, vets can help take care of your animals when they are sick. Many times, people brush off their pet's illness. This is not a good thing to do as many animal illnesses can be very serious, and if left untreated can lead to the death of your animal. In order to guard your animal's well-being, you must take them to a vet if they are sick.

One other important thing that vets do is spay and neuter pets. Unless you have a purebred animal and have plans to be a responsible breeder, it is very important that you spay or neuter your pet. Spaying or neutering your pet will help to prevent unwanted puppies or kittens from invading your home. There is already a pet overpopulation problem, with thousands of animals dying each year in shelters, you do not want to contribute to this problem. All of these examples show just how much the importance and value of taking your pet to the vet outweigh the expensive cost.

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