Puppies and Kitten

The Importance of Veterinary Vaccines for

Your Pet’s Health 🐾💉

At Animal Hospital & Dental Clinic, we believe that vaccines are one of the most important steps you can take to protect your pet from serious and preventable diseases. Vaccination is not only vital for your pet’s health but also for the well-being of other animals in the community.

Why Vaccines Matter:
✔️ Prevents Dangerous Diseases – Vaccines protect your pet from life-threatening conditions like rabies, parvovirus, distemper, and more.
✔️ Promotes Community Health – By vaccinating your pet, you help reduce the spread of diseases to other pets and wildlife.
✔️ Cost-Effective Prevention – Vaccines are much less expensive than treating serious, preventable illnesses.
✔️ Boosts Immunity – Vaccination helps your pet’s immune system fight off infections and maintain overall health.
✔️ Required for Travel & Boarding – Many facilities require up-to-date vaccinations to ensure the safety of all animals.

Our team at [Your Clinic Name] is dedicated to providing the best care for your pet, and we recommend keeping their vaccinations up to date to ensure they live a long, healthy, and happy life.

 

    Puppy Care Package: The Best Start for Your Furry Friend 🐾🎉

    Our Clinic understands that bringing a new puppy into your home is an exciting adventure! To help your pup get off to a healthy start, we offer a comprehensive Puppy Care Package tailored to meet all their initial health needs.

    Our Puppy Care Package Includes:

      The cost of the Puppy Package is set at $290.00, this package can be paid in full or with a deposit of $190.00 at the time of your fur baby’s first office visit, the remaining amount will be due at your pet’s second visit.  
      The price of this package is nonrefundable or nontransferable to other pets and will be valid until your pet reaches 8 months of age. 

       

      Puppy 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

      Puppy 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

       

      Kitten Care Package: The Perfect Start for Your New Furry Friend 🐾🎀

      Our Clinic understands how exciting it is to welcome a new kitten into your home! To help ensure your kitten grows up healthy, happy, and well-adjusted, we offer a Kitten Care Package designed to meet all of their essential health needs in the early stages of life.

      Our Kitten Care Package Includes:

        The cost of the Kitten Package is set at $240.00, this package can be paid in full or with a deposit of $140.00 at the time of your fur baby’s first office visit, the remaining amount will be due at your pet’s second visit.  
        The price of this package is nonrefundable or nontransferable to other pets and will be valid until your pet reaches 8 months of age.

        Kitten 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

        Kitten 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