Vaccinations

Strengthening Your Pet’s Defenses

Vaccinations play a vital role in keeping your pet healthy by building strong protection against common diseases. Our vaccination plans are designed to boost your pet’s immune system and help prevent future health risks.

How We Keep Your Pet Safe:

Tailored Vaccination Plans

Every pet is unique, and their care should be too. We create personalized vaccination plans that fit your pet’s lifestyle, health needs, and potential exposure risks—ensuring they get the protection they need.

Timely Boosters and Updates

Keeping vaccinations up to date is key to long-term protection. We offer boosters and updates based on your pet’s age, health, and environment, making sure they stay safe from evolving threats.

Helpful Guidance Every Step of the Way

We’re here to help you understand how vaccines keep your pet healthy. Our team provides clear guidance on vaccine schedules, possible side effects, and what to expect—so you feel confident in every decision for your furry friend.

Vaccination requirements can vary depending on location and other circumstances, but here’s a general breakdown of core and non-core vaccines for dogs and cats.

Core Vaccinations for Dogs:

  • Rabies – Legally required in most areas; protects against the fatal rabies virus.
  • Distemper – A serious disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.
  • Parvovirus – A highly contagious and potentially deadly virus affecting the digestive system.
  • Adenovirus (Canine Hepatitis) – Protects against infectious hepatitis, which affects the liver.

Non-Core Vaccines (Based on lifestyle or location):

  • Bordetella (Kennel Cough) – Recommended for dogs that are boarded, groomed, or around other dogs often.
  • Leptospirosis – Important for dogs exposed to wildlife, water sources, or rural areas.
  • Lyme Disease – For dogs in areas where ticks are common.
  • Canine Influenza – Recommended for dogs in high-risk environments like boarding facilities or dog parks.

Core Vaccinations for Cats:

Essential for all cats, whether indoor or outdoor:

  • Rabies – Required by law in many places and protects against rabies.
  • FVRCP Combination Vaccine – Covers three major diseases:
    • Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (a respiratory infection)
    • Calicivirus (causes respiratory infections)
    • Panleukopenia (feline distemper, a deadly viral disease)

Non-Core Vaccines (Based on lifestyle or exposure risk):

  • Feline Leukemia (FeLV) – Recommended for cats that go outdoors or live with other cats that may carry the virus.
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