Protection & Prevention
We are dedicated to preventative care for your pet in order to keep common disorders and diseases from ever developing at all.
When paired with regularly scheduled routine exams, parasite prevention and pet vaccinations form the core of your pet's lifelong routine healthcare plan.
Blood work, fecal exams and urine testing are at the core of good health care screening. For adult pets aged 1 to 7 years we recommend blood work & fecal testing annually. Senior Pets aged 8 years and older should have blood work, thyroid, and urine testing every 6 months.
Pet Vaccinations & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
When it comes to protecting dogs and cats from serious and contagious diseases, current vaccinations are essential.
Kitten Vaccinations
In the course of their first year, kittens require the following shots and vaccinations to protect them from serious diseases and conditions.
- 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia
- 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia
- 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- Rabies 1 year
- 5 to 6 months
While the following are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a number of health issues.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
- 12 to 16 months
Final Boosters for Rabies, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, & Panleukopenia.
Puppy Vaccinations
In the course of their first year, puppies will need the following shots and vaccinations to protect them from dangerous diseases and conditions.
- 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 20 weeks
- Some purebreds require a 4th DHPP
- 6 to 12 months
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- Microchip
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals.
Ticks
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals.
Ear Mites
Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of mammals.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
These roundworms live in the digestive system and feed on your pet's blood.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
These flat, hook-like parasitic worms reside in your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
This roundworm's name originates from its whip-like appearance.