Our pets are very important members of our families and we want to do the very best to prevent them from getting sick and to keep them in good health for a long happy, healthy lifetime. There are several vaccinations that we recommend and some that the state requires. Please call and talk to a staff member if you have any questions.
Felines
Rabies: is a worldwide disease, and is the most feared because it is always fatal. It attacks the nervous system and is transmitted from the saliva of an infected animal into a bite wound or broken skin of another mammal. Cats are normally vaccinated as kittens, boostered at 1 year of age and then re-boostered every 3 years. This is required by the state.
Feline Distemper: also known as feline panleukopenia is a widespread disease which is extremely contagious. Some of the clinical signs include fever, inappetance, vomiting and diarrhea, which usually lead to dehydration. There is usually a high mortality rate in kittens. We recommend vaccinating kittens with a series at about 8, 12, and 16 weeks od age, and then an annual booster.
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis: is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a herpes virus. It is characterized by loss of appetite, fever, eye infection, sneezing. Usually you will see a nasal and ocular discharge. We recommend vaccination of kittens at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age and then annual boosters.
Feline Calicivirus: is a respiratory infection that can occur simultaneously with the feline rhinotracheitis, signs are similar to the other virus with the addition of ulcers on the tongue. Vaccines again are given at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age followed with annual boosters.
Feline Leukemia: is a virus that can lead to cancers, immunosuppression and diseases of the bone marrow. Kittens are usually tested around 12 weeks of age and if they are going to be outdoor or indoor/outdoor cats we recommend 2 vaccines as kittens and then yearly boosters.
Canines
Rabies: is a worldwide disease, and is the most feared because it is always fatal. It attacks the nervous system and is transmitted from the saliva of an infected animal into a bite wound or broken skin of another mammal. Cats are normally vaccinated as kittens, boostered at 1 year of age and then re-boostered every 3 years. This is required by the state.
Canine Distemper: is a widespread, and sometimes fatal disease, that can result in multi-systemic disease involving the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and central nervous system. All puppies should be vaccinated starting at six weeks of age, and then every 4 weeks until 14 weeks, and then annually.
Canine Parvovirus: is a widespread frequently occurring disease that causes severe dehydration due to diarrhea and vomiting in dogs of varying ages. It is especially dangerous in puppies or undernourished dogs. We start this vaccination at six weeks, and then booster every 4 weeks until 18 weeks of age.
Canine Parainfluenza: is one of the causes of tracheal bronchitis (kennel cough). It can cause varying degrees of respiratory disease. Vaccination is in conjunction with the previously mentioned diseases.
Canine Bordatella: is another cause if respiratory disease in dogs. It is the primary causative agent in kennel cough. We recommend a vaccination as puppies and then annual boosters for dogs who come in contact with other dogs through boarding, grooming, training or dog shows.
Lyme Disease: is a tick transmitted disease that can result in a variety of problems including joint pain and kidney disease. We recommend annual vaccination for all dogs in tick infested areas.
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