Recommended Vaccines

​Vaccines are important part of protecting our pets from disease. This is our greatest tool for disease prevention. Our doctors will come up with a vaccine plan that best fits the lifestyle of your cat or dog to help protect them from diseases they may encounter. The vaccines that we offer are listed below.

Puppies and Adult Dogs

Puppy

CORE VACCINES:​
​1st Puppy Vaccine​  at 6-8 weeks of age
​(distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus)
2nd Puppy Vaccine  at 10-12 weeks of age
​(distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, leptospirosis)
​3rd Puppy Vaccine  at 14-16 weeks of age
​(distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, leptospirosis)
Rabies  at 12-16 weeks of age
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​​ELECTIVE VACCINES:
Lyme disease  as early as 9 weeks
Bordetella  as early as 
Canine Influenza  as early as 6-8 weeks

Adult Dog

​CORE VACCINES:
Rabies
DPA (distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus)
Leptospirosis
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​ELECTIVE VACCINES:
​Lyme disease
Bordetella  (Kennel Cough)
Canine Influenza

Kittens and Adult Cats

Kitten

CORE VACCINES:​
​1st Kitten Vaccine  at 6-8 weeks of age
(rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, virulent calici)
​2nd Kitten Vaccine  at 10-12 weeks of age
​(rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, virulent calici)
Rabies  at 12-16 weeks of age
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​ELECTIVE VACCINES:
Feline Leukemia  as early as 8 weeks ​

Adult Cat

CORE VACCINES:
Rabies
FVRCP (rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia)
Virulent Systemic Calicivirus
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​ELECTIVE VACCINES:
Feline Leukemia

Description of Diseases

  • Adenovirus: There are 2 types. The adenovirus type-1 infection causes infectious hepatitis which may lead to severe kidney damage. Type-2 can be a complicating factor in kennel cough.  DOGS
  • Bordetella: Often referred to as "kennel cough", this is a very contagious viral and/or bacterial infection transmitted by dogs through casual contact - usually in boarding kennels, dog parks, or on walks when other dogs are allowed to greet/sniff each other. Kennel cough is often a mild disease that presents as a harsh "honking" cough, runny eyes or nose, wheezing, and decreased appetite.  DOGS
  • Calicivirus: A very contagious upper respiratory condition that can cause a variety of symptoms including fever, oral ulcers, and joint pain. Susceptible cats can get an infection by direct contact with another infected cat or by environmental exposure to objects that have been contaminated with infectious secretions. People that have touched contaminated objects or an infected cat can also spread the virus to susceptible cats.  CATS
  • Canine Influenza:  Canine influenza (CI), or dog flu, is a highly contagious viral infection. It is transmitted through droplets or aerosols containing respiratory secretions from coughing, barking and sneezing. Dogs in close contact with infected dogs in places such as kennels, groomers, day care facilities and shelters are at increased risk of infection. CI often resembles "kennel cough".  Most cases are mild, but it more severe cases it may lead to pneumonia and though it is not common, can be fatal.  DOGS
  • Distemper: A highly contagious viral disease found wherever dogs are found. It affects the respiratory and nervous system and is often fatal or may cause permanent brain damage.  DOGS
  • Leptospirosis: A bacterial disease carried by many wild animals (especially rodents). A dog can contract the disease from infected animals or by drinking contaminated water. Leptospirosis may lead to jaundice and kidney failure.  DOGS
  •  Leukemia: Transmitted via cat-to-cat contact. Feline leukemia is a form of cancer in cats which is usually fatal. The disease, caused by a virus, can lead to tumor growth nearly anywhere in the body as well as a variety of other symptoms. Infected cats are unable to resist other diseases and may die from associated infections. Testing for the disease is recommended prior to initiating a vaccine program. CATS
  •  Lyme (Borreliosis): Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria from an infected tick. Symptoms include fever, lethargy, muscle stiffness, depression, and lack of appetite. In more severe cases, lameness occurs as a result of severe musculoskeletal or arthritic type joint pain.  DOGS
  • Panleukopenia: This highly contagious virus, sometimes called "feline distemper", causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. It is the most widespread disease of cats and is especially fatal in kittens.  CATS
  • ​Parvovirus: This contagious viral disease usually causes severe bloody diarrhea and vomiting in dogs of all ages, but is especially deadly in puppies.  DOGS
  • Rhinotracheitis: This infection is a widespread respiratory disease caused by a virus. It is most severe in small kittens and can cause profuse discharge from the eyes and nose.  CATS​
  • ​Rabies: A viral infectious disease that attacks the brain and is always fatal. Pets can be exposed to rabies by bites from wild animals, particularly skinks, raccoons, bats, and foxes. Vaccination against rabies is required by county and state law. The disease can be transmitted to humans through the bite/scratch of infected pet.  DOGS and CATS
  • Virulent Systemic Calicivirus: Virulent systemic calicivirus often starts with similar signs to other field strain caliciviral infection. However, by definition, virulent systemic calici is characterized by progression in some cats to more severe disease, including vasculitis leading to marked edema and/or extensive hair loss, oozing and ulceration of the skin.  CATS​