Vaccine hesitancy is a problem for dogs too, study finds

Sun, 10/15/2023 - 06:11

Veterinary technicians vaccinate a dog outside the vehicle at a drive-through pet vaccine clinic at Mission Viejo Animal Services Center amid the COVID-19 pandemic on June 23, 2020 in Mission Viejo, California. — A dog is vaccinated at a drive-through clinic in California during the pandemic.
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Hesitancy among dog owners means some pets are not being vaccinated, new research found.
The study in the journal Vaccine highlighted the risks to both animal and human populations.
Researchers say misinformation on social media and rising veterinary bills are behind the problem.

A surprisingly high number of dog owners are concerned about getting their animals vaccinated, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Vaccine.