vaccinations

Rabies (dog and cat)

A fatal nervous system disease that can be transmitted to humans and is spread through bites from infected animals.

Puppy/kitten: 16 weeks

Adults: annual then triennial

Distemper (dogs)

Highly contagious and widespread nervous system disease common in young dogs/puppies. Transmitted through air droplets.

Puppies: 8,12,16 weeks

Adult: annual then triennial

Bordetella

Dogs

Highly contagious respiratory disease caused by bacteria in lungs. Transmitted in dog parks, shelters, boarding, grooming, etc.

Puppy: 12 weeks

Adult: annually

Canine influenza

Contagious respiratory virus spread through air droplets. Transmitted in dog parks, shelters, boarding, grooming, etc.

Puppy: 8, 12 weeks

Adult: annually

Parvovirus

Dogs

Contagious gastrointestinal virus that’s very resilient and can survive in its environment for months. Transmitted via contaminated feces, toys, food bowls, human clothing, and dog fur.

Puppy: 8,12,16 weeks

Adults: Annual then triennial

Lepto

Dogs

Bacterial disease affecting the liver and kidneys. Transmitted through urine from contaminated livestock and wild animals that is found in standing water (rivers, lakes, puddles.)

Puppy: 12,16 weeks

Adult: annually

Hepatitis

Dogs

Viral infection of the liver. Spread through contact with secretions (urine and feces) from infected animals.

Puppy: 8,12,16 weeks

Adult: Annual, then triennial

Lyme disease

Dogs

A bacterial infection that affects dogs and humans. Transmitted via ticks living in lawns, gardens, and forests.

Puppy: 12, 16 weeks

Adult: annually

Anaplasmosis

Dogs

A bacterial infection in the blood that affects dogs and humans. Transmitted through infected deer ticks.

All dogs need annual testing.

Ehrlichiosis

Dogs

A bacterial infection of the blood that affects dogs and humans. Transmitted by infected lone star ticks.

All dogs need annual testing.

Panleukopenia (feline distemper)

Very widespread gastrointestinal disease that all cats will be exposed to at some point. Spread via contact with bodily fluids from infected cats

Kittens: 8,12,16 weeks

Adult: annual then triennial

Feline viral rhinotracheitis

Widespread upper respiratory virus in cats that can lead to lifelong infections even if successfully treated. Caused by Feline Herpes.

Kitten: 8,12,16 weeks

Adult: annual then triennial

Feline calicivirus

Respiratory virus that can linger after successful treatment and leads to chronic virus carriers and lifelong symptoms (sneezing and runny eyes.) Spread via contaminated salvia and air droplets.

Kitten: 8,12,16 weeks

Adult: annual then triennial

Feline leukemia

Disease attacking the immune system without a cure with 85% dying within 3 years. Transmitted through contact with other cats’ blood and bites.

Kitten: 12,16 weeks

Adult: annually