The animal is injected with a bacterial or viral agent, either a killed agent or live but modified to be safe. All of this is designed to protect the health and well being of our pets, but is that what it does. Animals may be allergic to the vaccination and have severe facial swelling and hives that may become life threatening if not treated quickly. These vaccines stimulate the animals to produce antibodies against the disease so in the future, should the animals become exposed, the body is prepared to recognize and fight off the disease. For pets, each vaccine is given every year of their life.

Each year people take their beloved pets to the veterinarian for the annual exam. It is this protocol that has pet owners and veterinarians questioning its safety and necessity. As humans, we protect children with a vaccination series to build up a lasting immunity, and vaccinate periodically as adults. This includes the physical examination, parasite check, and vaccination series. Through observation, many pet owners and veterinarians have found a connection between vaccinations and a flare up of com. Com reactions to vaccines include lethargy, sensitivity over the injection site, nausea, and vomiting.

Vaccinations work by simulating a disease process.