Due to the many recent discoveries and innovations in veterinary medicine, your pet can be protected from most major contagious diseases. Today, many immunizations and preventive treatments are available that did not exist just a few years ago.
Vaccination Protocols are no longer a "one size fits all" approach and are developed for each patient based on factors such as age, lifestyle and location as well as risk factors, such as species and breed.
The following are general vaccination recommendations for puppies, adult dogs, kittens, and adult cats.
Due to your pet’s individual requirements and specific needs, your veterinarian may modify this schedule.
Dog Vaccinations
DAP - Combined Vaccination Protecting Against Canine Distemper, Adenovirus, and Parvovirus
For Puppies - We recommend 2 or 3 sets of vaccinations given every 3 – 4 weeks.
For Non-Vaccinated Adult Dogs (or adult dog with unknown vaccination history) – We recommend 2 sets of vaccinations given 3 – 4 weeks apart.
After the initial series, your pet will receive a one year booster. Subsequent vaccinations will be given every 3 years.
Rabies – Rabies vaccination is required by state law.
Puppies need to be vaccinated against Rabies at 12 weeks of age.
A non-vaccinated adult dog (or adult dog with unknown vaccination history) needs immediate vaccination.
The first Rabies vaccination is good for 1 year. Subsequent vaccinations are good for 3 years.
Lyme Disease Vaccination
The first time a dog is vaccinated against Lyme disease, 2 doses given at 2 – 4 week intervals are necessary.
After the first year, annual vaccinations are necessary.
Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Vaccination
The initial vaccination is given as an intranasal spray.
Subsequent vaccinations are given by injection. For high-risk dogs, an injection every 6 months is required to maintain immunity.
Leptospirosis Vaccination
Leptospirosis Vaccinations are given to at-risk dogs based on the pet’s history and lifestyle.
The first time a dog is vaccinated against leptospirosis, 2 doses given at 2-4 week intervals are required. After the first year, annual vaccinations are necessary.
Cat Vaccinations
HCP - Combined Vaccination Protecting Against Feline Rhinotracheitis-Calci-Panleukopenia
For Kittens and Adult Cats - We recommend 2 sets of vaccinations given at 3 – 4 week intervals.
Your cat will get a booster vaccine 1 year after the initial set. Subsequent vaccinations are good for 3 years.
Feline Leukemia Vaccination
This vaccination is recommended for all outdoor cats.
For Kittens and Adult Cats - We recommend 2 sets of vaccinations given at 3 – 4 week intervals.
After the first year, this vaccination should be administered yearly.
Rabies Vaccination
Kittens need to be vaccinated against Rabies at 12 weeks of age.
A non-vaccinated adult cat (or adult cat with unknown vaccination history) needs immediate vaccination.
The first Rabies vaccination is good for 1 year. Subsequent vaccinations are good for 3 years.