Pet Vaccinations
We offer a wide range of core and recommended vaccinations for both cats and dogs as part of our full-service veterinary care. Our compassionate and skilled team is prepared to guide you through getting pet vaccinations, making sure you understand not just the what but the why.
Why Are Vaccinations Important for a Pet’s Health?
Vaccinations are specifically-designed to prevent serious pet ailments that could cause great suffering, expense, and even the death of your beloved pet. Some can be passed onto humans where even greater risks and costs are involved. Because treating these common diseases can be quite expensive, vaccinations are the cost-effective and humane way to protect you and your pet. Many vaccines don’t require an office visit for a repeat patient and probably cost a lot less than you think.
Why Are Vaccinations Important for a Pet’s Health?
Vaccinations are specifically-designed to prevent serious pet ailments that could cause great suffering, expense, and even the death of your beloved pet. Some can be passed onto humans where even greater risks and costs are involved. Because treating these common diseases can be quite expensive, vaccinations are the cost-effective and humane way to protect you and your pet. Many vaccines don’t require an office visit for a repeat patient and probably cost a lot less than you think.
What types of vaccinations do we offer?
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Canine Core Vaccinations
Rabies DA2PP - Combination Vaccine Additional Lifestyle Vaccinations Leptospirosis Bordetella Rattlesnake Lyme |
Feline Core Vaccinations
Rabies FVRCP Additional Lifestyle Vaccinations FeLV |
Bordetella
Bordetella (kennel cough), or infectious tracheobronchitis, is an infection of the trachea and large air passages of the lungs. The bordetella bacteria is the cause of the disease and it spreads easily and rapidly from one dog to another. Typically your pet will seem to be alert as normal, but you will notice the sudden onset of a harsh, deep cough, followed by gagging. A true kennel cough infection is like a cold in people, being that it will run its course. Recovery can be faster and more comfortable for your pet with supportive care. Your vet can prescribe medication specific to your pets symptom severity, which may be necessary for several weeks. Proper vaccination has reduced the incidence and severity of this condition, but some dogs can still contract kennel cough even with a vaccination. We recommend keeping your dog up to date on the bordetella vaccine every 6 months to 1 year if your pet attends doggy day care, dog parks, grooming, boarding or commonly is around other dogs.
DA2PP Combination Vaccine
Canine Distemper
Canine Distemper is a highly contagious disease of dogs and other species. It is caused by a virus and affects younger animals more then adults. Signs range from a mild cold to seizures with possible paralysis. Many that do recover may be left with "chorea", an uncontrolled muscle twitching. Proper distemper vaccination is the best preventative. Treatment of canine distemper can be disappointing, even with the use of modern drugs and techniques. Vaccine boosters are recommended for continued protection and is boostered at 8, 12 and 16 weeks, 1 year after the third booster, then every 3 years. Canine Distemper is included in a combination vaccine called DA2PP (Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus), Parvo Virus, Parainfluenza)
Adenovirus 2
Infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) as a specific disease, is a viral infection caused by a member of the adenovirus family. It is a worldwide, contagious disease of dogs with signs that vary from a slight fever and congestion of the mucous membranes to severe depression, marked leukopenia, and coagulation disorders. It also is seen in other species. In recent years, the disease has become uncommon in areas where routine immunization is done, but periodic outbreaks, which may reflect maintenance of the disease in wild and feral hosts, reinforce the need for continued vaccination.
Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a contagious viral disease of dogs. It causes severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. It affects dogs of all ages, but the young are more severely affected. The virus has been shown to be a cause of sudden/rapid decline or death in puppies 4-8 weeks old. Intensive treatment must be started as soon as the disease is recognized and is purely supportive. The disease may be fatal. There are vaccines currently available for use in preventing the parvovirus infections. Please follow our guidelines for adequate vaccination of your dog(s) against this disease. This vaccine is boostered at 8, 12 and 16 weeks, 1 year after the third booster, then every 3 years.
Parainfluenza
Canine parainfluenza virus (CPIV) is a highly contagious respiratory virus and is one of the most common pathogens of infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough. Although the respiratory signs may resemble those of canine influenza, they are unrelated viruses and require different vaccines for protection.
Leptopspirosis
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria. These bacteria can be found worldwide in soil and water. There are many strains of Leptospira bacteria that can cause disease. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be spread from animals to people. Infection in people can cause flu-like symptoms and can cause liver or kidney disease. In the United States, most cases of human leptospirosis result from recreational activities involving water. Infection resulting from contact with an infected pet is much less common, but it is possible.
Bordetella (kennel cough), or infectious tracheobronchitis, is an infection of the trachea and large air passages of the lungs. The bordetella bacteria is the cause of the disease and it spreads easily and rapidly from one dog to another. Typically your pet will seem to be alert as normal, but you will notice the sudden onset of a harsh, deep cough, followed by gagging. A true kennel cough infection is like a cold in people, being that it will run its course. Recovery can be faster and more comfortable for your pet with supportive care. Your vet can prescribe medication specific to your pets symptom severity, which may be necessary for several weeks. Proper vaccination has reduced the incidence and severity of this condition, but some dogs can still contract kennel cough even with a vaccination. We recommend keeping your dog up to date on the bordetella vaccine every 6 months to 1 year if your pet attends doggy day care, dog parks, grooming, boarding or commonly is around other dogs.
DA2PP Combination Vaccine
Canine Distemper
Canine Distemper is a highly contagious disease of dogs and other species. It is caused by a virus and affects younger animals more then adults. Signs range from a mild cold to seizures with possible paralysis. Many that do recover may be left with "chorea", an uncontrolled muscle twitching. Proper distemper vaccination is the best preventative. Treatment of canine distemper can be disappointing, even with the use of modern drugs and techniques. Vaccine boosters are recommended for continued protection and is boostered at 8, 12 and 16 weeks, 1 year after the third booster, then every 3 years. Canine Distemper is included in a combination vaccine called DA2PP (Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus), Parvo Virus, Parainfluenza)
Adenovirus 2
Infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) as a specific disease, is a viral infection caused by a member of the adenovirus family. It is a worldwide, contagious disease of dogs with signs that vary from a slight fever and congestion of the mucous membranes to severe depression, marked leukopenia, and coagulation disorders. It also is seen in other species. In recent years, the disease has become uncommon in areas where routine immunization is done, but periodic outbreaks, which may reflect maintenance of the disease in wild and feral hosts, reinforce the need for continued vaccination.
Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a contagious viral disease of dogs. It causes severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. It affects dogs of all ages, but the young are more severely affected. The virus has been shown to be a cause of sudden/rapid decline or death in puppies 4-8 weeks old. Intensive treatment must be started as soon as the disease is recognized and is purely supportive. The disease may be fatal. There are vaccines currently available for use in preventing the parvovirus infections. Please follow our guidelines for adequate vaccination of your dog(s) against this disease. This vaccine is boostered at 8, 12 and 16 weeks, 1 year after the third booster, then every 3 years.
Parainfluenza
Canine parainfluenza virus (CPIV) is a highly contagious respiratory virus and is one of the most common pathogens of infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough. Although the respiratory signs may resemble those of canine influenza, they are unrelated viruses and require different vaccines for protection.
Leptopspirosis
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria. These bacteria can be found worldwide in soil and water. There are many strains of Leptospira bacteria that can cause disease. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be spread from animals to people. Infection in people can cause flu-like symptoms and can cause liver or kidney disease. In the United States, most cases of human leptospirosis result from recreational activities involving water. Infection resulting from contact with an infected pet is much less common, but it is possible.