{"id":171,"date":"2026-08-11T15:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vitalvetcare.com\/blog\/?p=171"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:46:10","slug":"do-senior-pets-still-need-vaccines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitalvetcare.com\/blog\/do-senior-pets-still-need-vaccines\/","title":{"rendered":"Do senior pets still need vaccines?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A lot of things change as our pets age. They transition to senior food, often spend more time at home, and probably catch more zzz\u2019s than zoomies. And one of the most common questions we\u2019re asked about aging pets is if they still need vaccines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As pets age, changes in immune function and the development of chronic conditions can affect their ability to fight infection, which can make some of our senior pets more vulnerable to illness. This makes staying current on recommended vaccines especially important.<\/strong> Because when our senior pets do become sick, their risk for complications and prolonged recovery can be much higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Hampton Roads, even mostly indoor pets can be exposed to disease. The risk for exposure, while lessened, persists through contact with other pets, grooming, boarding, wildlife, and even things we accidentally track inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While senior pets still need vaccines, the specific vaccines they need and how often they receive them can be tailored to their individual health, lifestyle, and exposure risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As our pets age, they may experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n