VACCINE PROGRAMS

Vaccine Programs for Adult Pets

At a year after final puppy or kitten vaccinations are received, your pet should receive a booster of the necessary core vaccines including the rabies vaccine.

Core vaccines are those vaccines that all dogs or all cats should receive over and above the rabies vaccine. (Rabies vaccine is required by law). These include Distemper and Parvo vaccines for dogs and Panleucopenia and feline flu vaccines for cats.

Elective vaccines are those vaccines that we give depending on the lifestyle of the pet. They are chosen based on specific situations. For example, if you have a dog going into a boarding kennel, you should give them a Kennel Cough vaccine. (I would be reluctant to leave my dog in a kennel that didn’t require it).

In the years that follow, your pet’s core and rabies vaccines must be kept up to date and are given during the annual physical examination.

All elective vaccines, (leptospirosis, lyme and bordetella for dogs and feline leukemia for cats) are boosted yearly and are given during the annual physical examination.The decision as to which of these vaccines are given or not will be made by you and your vet after discussing all the pros and the cons regarding the various risks their lifestyle may present.

Note! If you are moving from another clinic and/or location, the vaccines given may have been different. We can easily ensure that the transition to our program is convenient and that your pet is fully protected.

Some vaccines may be recommended, while others may be less important for your pet. Every pet is individual, so the vaccine program they’re put on will be tailored to fit them. The attending veterinarian will help you decide what is best for your pet and your family.