Recommended Vaccinations
Feline:
Kittens and adults that have not been previously vaccinated receive vaccinations in a series. Vaccines are administered at 3 to 4 week intervals. We can update any vaccinations that are due at the time of surgery. We can also update vaccinations at monthly Wellness Clinics. A sample vaccination schedule is listed below.
Feline FVRCP Combination: Vaccination for Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia is recommended if your cat is ever boarded, hospitalized, etc. Many veterinarians, boarding, and grooming facilities require this vaccination. It is an annual vaccination unless otherwise noted by your regular veterinarian.
Rabies: Vaccinations are required by law for cats ages 4 months and older. Animals are not considered immunized for at least 28 days after the initial or primary vaccination is administered.
Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunideficiency Virus (FIV) testing: is recommended for all cats, especially those with unknown histories. This is a blood test that checks for these infectious diseases in the cat’s blood stream. Leukemia and FIV are transmitted through bites, infected body fluids such as saliva, grooming, sexual contact and mother to offspring.
Feline Leukemia: Vaccines are recommended for cats who go outdoors or are in contact with other cats. The vaccine is designed to help protect cats from exposure to Leukemia. The vaccination is given in a series, 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Sample Feline Vaccination Schedule
8 weeks FVRCP #1 (Feline Distemper Vaccine) || Feline Leukemia/ FIV blood test
10-12 weeks FVRCP #2 || FELV #1 (Feline Leukemia Vaccine) || Rabies Vaccine (good for 1 year)
14-16 weeks FVRCP #3 || FELV #2
Canine:
Puppies and adult dogs that have not been previously vaccinated receive vaccinations in a series administered at 3 to 4 week intervals.We can administer any vaccinations that are due at the time of the surgery and update vaccinations at monthly Wellness Clinics.
DA2PP: Combination vaccine for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenzia and Parvovirus is required by many veterinarians and will help protect puppies and dogs from illness. Any dog receiving a vaccination for the first time is recommended to get a booster vaccination in 3 to 4 weeks. This vaccination is boostered annually.
Rabies: Vaccinations are required by law for dogs ages 4 months and older. The initial vaccine is good for 1 year. If boostered before the expiration date, a 3-year vaccination may be administered. Animals are not considered immunized for at least 28 days after the initial or primary vaccination is administered.
3DX testing: An Ehrlichia, Lyme’s Disease and Heartworm test is recommended for dogs ages 6 months and older. It is especially recommended before surgery to help ensure your dog is a good candidate for anesthesia.
Heartworm Preventative Medication: is dispensed at a young puppy’s first vet visit. This is a once-monthly tablet the dog will need to receive for the rest of his or her life. The best way to reduce the risk of infection is to administer a safe heartworm preventive that kills immature worms before they cause damage. Treatment for heartworms is risky and expensive so it is important to use year-round preventative medication since heartworm disease is preventable.
Bordetella: Vaccinations are recommended for dogs that will be boarded, groomed, or will be coming into contact with other dogs.
Sample Canine Vaccination Schedule
8 weeks DA2PP #1 (Canine Distemper Vaccine)
10-12 weeks DA2PP #2 || Bordetella
14-16 weeks DA2PP #3 || Rabies Vaccine (good for 1 year)
18-20 weeks DA2PP #4
