Kathryn Primm, DVM, owns Applebrook Animal Hospital in Ooltewah, Tennessee, but has a growing career as a writer, a speaker and an online voice for veterinarians and pet owners alike.

She has written and contributed content to many outlets for veterinarians and pet lovers, including the consumer magazines 

Veterinary Economics, dvm360, Firstline, Vetted 

and dvm360.com. Her regular "Ask A Vet" column is featured on 

, reaching more than 3 million viewers. Dr. Primm is the author of 

She was also the nation's first Fear Free certified professional.

	For your veterinary hospital's "new puppy" packet, I've written 

. It'll cover what vaccines are, why they're needed for pets in general and why they're especially good for puppies.

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We know that vaccines train the immune system how to react quickly to certain diseases. Let veterinary clients with new puppies know all about how awesome they are in this printable PDF client handout.

Handout: Why puppies need vaccines

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