Vaccinations are an important part of your pet’s health. They prevent your pet from developing serious diseases and also prevent risk of some diseases being spread to humans. Each vaccine requires slightly different timing of initial vaccinations to assure that your pet is fully protected. Below are the vaccines that we offer and recommend for your pet(s). If you have any questions about these vaccines or are unsure of what to give your pet(s), please visit with one of our trusted team members so we can better assist you.
Dog/Puppy Vaccinations
Rabies Vaccine: This protects against a fatal neurologic disease. It is extremely important to keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccine as it can spread to humans and other animals as well. Pets must be at least 12 weeks of age to receive this vaccine. This vaccine is usually a legal requirement. We require all pets to be current with their rabies vaccine so long as they are medically healthy. If we do not have proof of current vaccine, we will require a booster.
- Initial Vaccine: 1 year immunity
- After 2nd Vaccine: 3 year immunity
- Required every 3 years thereafter to maintain this immunity
Distemper Combo Vaccine: This combination vaccine protects against 4 viruses: distemper, adenovirus-2, parainfluenza, and parvovirus. These viruses cause a wide range of problems from irreversible brain damage to life threatening intestinal infection. This vaccine can be started as early as 6 weeks of age.
- Initial Vaccination:
- Pets over 4+ Months: Initial vaccine + booster within 4 weeks: 1 year immunity
- Pets under 12 weeks: Initial vaccine + booster every 3-4 weeks until 4 months old, then 1 year immunity
- If given within 1 year: 3 year immunity
- Generally given every 3 years to maintain immunity
Lyme Vaccine: Spread by ticks, Lyme disease can cause joint pain, lethargy, general soreness and in some cases even kidney damage. Pets must be at least 9 weeks of age to receive this vaccine.
- Initial vaccine + booster within 4 weeks : 1 year immunity
- Required every year to maintain immunity
Bordetella Vaccine: Otherwise known as kennel cough. This is a virus causing a contagious “honking” cough. We recommend this if your pet will be around several other dogs such as going to training, boarding, grooming, or dog parks. Pets must be at least 6-8 weeks old to receive this vaccination.
- Initial vaccine: 1 year immunity
- Required every year to maintain immunity
Lepto Vaccine: Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects the kidneys. Pets are exposed through the urine of infected animals (often wildlife). This is recommended if your dog has access to stagnant water that wildlife or livestock have urinated in. If you live in a rural area or if your dog visits rural areas frequently, this vaccine is highly recommended.
- Initial vaccine + booster within 4 weeks: 1 year immunity
- Required yearly to maintain immunity
Cat/Kitten Vaccinations
Rabies Vaccine: This protects against a fatal neurologic disease. It is extremely important to keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccine as it can spread to humans and other animals as well. Pets must be at least 12 weeks of age to receive this vaccine. This vaccine is usually a legal requirement. We require all pets to be current with their rabies vaccine so long as they are medically healthy. If we do not have proof of current vaccine, we will require a booster.
- Initial Vaccine: 1 year immunity
- After 2nd Vaccine: 3 year immunity
- Required every 3 years thereafter to maintain this immunity
Distemper Combo Vaccine: This combination vaccine protects against three diseases: Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpesvirus-1), panleukopenia (feline distemper), and calcivirus. These diseases can cause a range of symptoms from neurological damage to upper respiratory illness. Pets must be at least 5-6 weeks of age to receive this vaccination.
- Initial vaccine
- Pets over 4 months: Initial vaccine + booster in 4 weeks: 1 year immunity
- Pets under 12 weeks: Initial vaccine + booster every 3-4 weeks until 4 months old: 1 year immunity
- If given again within first year provides 3 year immunity
- Generally given every 3 years to maintain immunity
Leukemia Vaccine: Feline Leukemia virus causes blood disorders, immune deficiency and different types of cancer. It is spread through contact with infected cats, often through fighting. Kittens are most susceptible to infections. Cats can be infected for years before showing symptoms, so testing is recommended. The vaccine is highly recommended for any cat that goes outdoors or is exposed to another cat that goes outside. Testing is required before administering this series. Cats must be at least 9 weeks of age to receive this vaccine.
- Initial vaccine + booster within 4 weeks: 1 year immunity
- Required yearly to maintain immunity