Vaccinations

Vaccines play an important role in any pet health plan, as they provide them with added protection against a range of diseases. Vaccines help build your pet’s immunity if they come into contact with certain diseases. They either provide complete immunity, which means your pet is fully protected against contracting the disease, or their symptoms would be mild if diagnosed with it.

Vaccinations help animals fight disease before it takes hold, and keep pet populations as a whole safe from infection.

Which Vaccines Does My Pet Need?

Pet vaccinations are divided into two categories: core and non-core.

• Core vaccinations are recommended for every pet because they protect against a range of highly contagious diseases that could otherwise be fatal.

Kittens/Cats core vaccinations include:

• FVRCP - Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia
• Rabies virus

Puppies/Dogs core vaccinations include:

• Distemper Combo - Canine distemper, infectious hepatitis, parvovirus
• Rabies virus

• Non-core vaccinations are based on their risk of contracting certain diseases.

Kittens/Cats Non-core vaccinations include:

• Feline leukemia virus

Puppies/Dogs Non-core vaccinations include:

• Bordetella/Parainfluenza virus {(highly contagious and highly recommended) Most day cares, boarding and grooming facilities require dogs to have this vaccine.}

How early should my pet be vaccinated?

We recommend kittens and puppies to start getting vaccinated around 8-weeks old.