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Immunizations are an important tool in preventing serious and possibly fatal diseases. Research has shown that some immunizations last for up to two or three years, while others are required every year or even sooner.
Since every medication carries risks as well as benefits, it is important to ensure your pet gets every immunization needed, when needed, without receiving unneccessary vaccinations.
At your pet's wellness check up we will review your pet's history and current medical condition to develop an appropiate immunization plan.
Canine
Diseases and Infections We Vaccinate Against- Distemper
- —an airborne viral disease of the lungs, intestines and brain
- Hepatitis
- —a viral disease of the liver
- Leptospirosis
- —a bacterial disease of the urinary system
- Parainfluenza
- —infectious bronchitis
- Parvovirus
- —a viral disease of the intestines
- Rabies
- —a viral disease fatal to humans and other animals
- Corona
- —a viral disease of the intestines
- Bordetella
- —a bacterial infection (kennel cough)
Recommended Vaccination Schedules
Puppies (6 weeks to 1 year)
- 6 to 8 weeks - First puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
- 11 to 12 weeks - Second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
- Over 4 months - Rabies (repeat l year later)
- 7 to 9 months - First heartworm test
Adult Dogs (after 1 year)
- DHLPP - Yearly
- Heartworm test - Yearly
- Rabies - Every 3 years (after second Rabies shot)
- Bordetella - Yearly (if needed)
- Lyme vaccination (if needed)
Feline
Diseases and Infections We Vaccinate Against- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus (FVRCP)
- —viral diseases of the eyes, nose and throat (upper respiratory infection) plus Panleukopenia a viral disease of the blood and intestines (feline distemper or infectious enteritis)
- Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
- —a viral disease that impairs immunity. Usually fatal.
- Rabies
- —a viral disease fatal to humans and other animals. Vaccination is necessary for all cats.
Recommended Vaccination Schedules
Kittens (8 weeks to 1 year)
- 8 weeks - First vaccination shot (FVRCP)
- 12 weeks - Feline Leukemia shot (FeLV) (only if pretest is negative). A second (FeLV) shot given 2 to 3 weeks later. Second vaccination shot (FVRCP).
- 4 months - Rabies and third vaccination shot (FVRCP).
Adult Cats (1 year and older)
- FVRCP - Yearly. Cats 13 weeks or older that have not been vaccinated should have an initial vaccine then a booster in 2 to 4 weeks.
- FeLV - Yearly. Cats not previously vaccinated need the two injection series (only if pretest is negative).
- Rabies - Yearly (depending on vaccine)
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