PUPPIES

Vaccinating puppies is crucial for their health and helps protect them from various serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Below is an overview of the typical vaccination schedule and important information about puppy vaccines:

Core Vaccines:

These vaccines are considered essential for all puppies due to the severity of the diseases they protect against.

1. DHPP Vaccine (4-in-1 vaccine)

   • Distemper: A viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.
   • Hepatitis (Adenovirus-2): Protects against canine adenovirus, which can cause liver disease.
   • Parvovirus: A highly contagious virus that causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.
   • Parainfluenza: A virus that contributes to respiratory infections.

   Schedule:

   • First dose: 6-8 weeks of age
   • Boosters: Every 3-4 weeks until the puppy is 16-20 weeks old
   • Booster after one year, then every 1-3 years, depending on the vaccine

2. Rabies Vaccine

   • Protects against rabies, a fatal disease that can be transmitted to humans.

   Schedule:

   • First dose: Typically given at 12-16 weeks of age
   • Booster after one year, then every 1-3 years, depending on local laws and vaccine type

Non-Core Vaccines:

These vaccines are recommended based on the puppy's lifestyle, environment, and risk of exposure.

1. Leptospirosis

   • Protects against Leptospira bacteria, which can cause kidney and liver disease. It's spread through water contaminated with the urine of infected animals.

   Schedule:

   • First dose: 12 weeks of age
   • Booster: 3-4 weeks later
   • Annual booster

2. Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

   • Protects against Bordetella bronchiseptica, a bacteria that causes respiratory illness. It's common in dogs that are boarded, groomed, or attend dog parks.

   Schedule:

   • First dose: 8-16 weeks of age (intranasal, oral, or injectable form)
   • Booster: May be needed annually or every 6 months if the dog is frequently exposed to other dogs

3. Lyme Disease

   • Protects against Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, which is spread by ticks.

   Schedule:

   • First dose: 12 weeks of age
   • Booster: 3-4 weeks later
   • Annual booster if the dog is at risk

4. Canine Influenza (Dog Flu)

   • Protects against strains of the canine influenza virus (H3N8 and H3N2) that cause respiratory illness.

   Schedule:

   • First dose: 6-8 weeks of age
   • Booster: 2-4 weeks later
   • Annual booster

Our Puppy Plan is designed to protect your puppy against preventable problems at an affordable price. We start our Puppy Plan with a nose-to-tail comprehensive exam while checking the heart, lungs, coat, skin, eyes, and many other areas based on their breed. We will have recommendations from our staff and doctor followed by a fecal sample sent to our lab to check for worms and other internal parasites.  

 

 

KITTENS

Vaccinating kittens is essential for their health and helps protect them from several serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Here's an overview of the typical vaccination schedule and what you need to know:

Core Vaccines:

1. FVRCP Vaccine (3-in-1 vaccine)

   • Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR): Protects against feline herpesvirus, which causes respiratory infections.
   • Calicivirus: Another common cause of respiratory infections in cats.
   • Panleukopenia: Often referred to as "feline distemper," it's a severe and often fatal viral disease.

   Schedule:

   • First dose: 6-8 weeks of age
   • Boosters: Every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is 16-20 weeks old
   • Booster after one year, then every 3 years

2. Rabies Vaccine

   • Protects against rabies, a fatal disease that can be transmitted to humans.

   Schedule:

   • First dose: Typically given at 12-16 weeks of age
   • Booster after one year, then every 1-3 years, depending on local laws and vaccine type

Non-Core Vaccines:

These vaccines are given based on the kitten's risk of exposure, lifestyle, and environment.

1. Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

   • Recommended for kittens and cats that go outside or are at risk of exposure to other cats that may carry the virus.

   Schedule:

   • First dose: 8-12 weeks of age
   • Booster: 3-4 weeks later
   • Annual booster if the cat is at risk

Our Kitten Plan is designed to give your kitten protection against preventable problems at an affordable price. Each kitten package starts between 6-8 weeks of age with a nose-to-tail comprehensive exam while checking the heart, lungs, coat, skin, eyes, and other areas based on the specific needs of your kitten's breed.  

 

Additional upgraded testing for heartworm and other fatal diseases for both kittens and puppies is available at a 15% discount (Test administered at/ after 6 months of age).

 

Spaying and neutering are critical aspects of responsible pet ownership. They not only contribute to the overall health and well-being of your fur baby but also have broader benefits for the community and environment. The recommended age for spaying or neutering is between 4-8 months of age.

•  If your pet is covered through our Kitten Care Package, you are eligible for a discount of 15% off the procedure.
• A microchip is also important in helping to identify your pet in case of a loss. This will be discounted 15% with your plan when done at the time of their spay or neuter.