Puppies and Kittens
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Starting your puppy or kitten off right requires that you schedule a new pet exam, ideally the same day that you get your new friend, or within the first 48 hours.
An important part of this first visit is reviewing the new adoptee's vaccine history and planning its future vaccines to prevent the often serious puppyhood diseases that we commonly see. |
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Puppy Vaccination Schedule
6 and 8 weeks
Physcial Exam, Distemper/Parvo/Adenovirus (DA2P+P), Fecal test. Start Heartworm prevention and flea prevention.
The fecal is a very important part of this exam even if your pet was "dewormed". General dewormers do not kill parasites like coccidia and giardia. Also included is the first Parvo vaccine. Do not bring your pup to public places until all of the Parvo/Da2 boosters are complete, including pet shops and grooming establishments.
The fecal is a very important part of this exam even if your pet was "dewormed". General dewormers do not kill parasites like coccidia and giardia. Also included is the first Parvo vaccine. Do not bring your pup to public places until all of the Parvo/Da2 boosters are complete, including pet shops and grooming establishments.
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12 weeksPhysical exam, Distemper/Parvo/Adenovirus, Bordetella and Leptospirosis boosters.
This booster set includes a vaccine, (Bordetella) that will help prevent or decrease the severity of a common contagious cough of dogs, seen mostly in group or "kennel" situations including grooming shops, dog shows, and pet hospitals. Leptospirosis booster protects against a bacteria that is spread by wildlife urine and contaminated water and puddles that usually causes fatal disease and is contagious to dogs and humans. |
16 weeks
Physical exam, final boosters of the Distemper/Parvo/Adenovirus, Bordetella, Leptospirosis and Rabies.
This is the last set of puppy vaccinations. A current weight will determine if your pet needs any adjustment in heartworm or flea medication doses, and your pet will receive a rabies tag at this point. Their next vaccinations, which will consist of the ones given today, will be one year from now.
This is the last set of puppy vaccinations. A current weight will determine if your pet needs any adjustment in heartworm or flea medication doses, and your pet will receive a rabies tag at this point. Their next vaccinations, which will consist of the ones given today, will be one year from now.
1 year 4 months
Physical exam, Distemper/Parvo/Adenovirus, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Rabies Heartworm test and fecal test.
First annual exam and vaccinations. A booster of all of the routine vaccinations, heartworm test and parasite test are standard, as well as a thorough physical exam and weight check.
If your pet is on the show circuit, or boards or travels frequently, twice yearly vaccinations for "Kennel Cough" may be recommended.
An exam, vaccinations, heartworm test, and fecal should be done yearly thereafter.
First annual exam and vaccinations. A booster of all of the routine vaccinations, heartworm test and parasite test are standard, as well as a thorough physical exam and weight check.
If your pet is on the show circuit, or boards or travels frequently, twice yearly vaccinations for "Kennel Cough" may be recommended.
An exam, vaccinations, heartworm test, and fecal should be done yearly thereafter.
Kitten Vaccination Schedule
6-8 weeks
Physical exam, FELV/FIV test, FVRCP vaccine, fecal test, start heartworm prevention and flea prevention
FELV/FIV test is for the Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.
Feline Leukemia (FELV) is a virus which is usually fatal. It is the leading cause of cancer in cats, but there is no treatment once cats are infected. It is highly contagious to other cats and is transferred through saliva and grooming.
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a disease similar to HIV. THERE IS NO HUMAN HAZARD. FIV is spread from cat to cat through blood only (fighting, deep wounds).
The FVRCP vaccinates against Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus, both respiratory diseases, and Panleukopenia, a GI pathogen causing severe bloody diarrhea and decreased white count (a relative of canine Parvo).
The fecal test is a very important part of this exam even if your pet was "dewormed". General dewormers do not kill parasites like coccidia and giardia. Some intestinal parasites are zoonotic (transmitable to humans), so parasite control is very important. Heartworm and flea prevention can be conveniently combined with the products Revolution or Advantage Multi, which are topical - a plus in cats!
FELV/FIV test is for the Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.
Feline Leukemia (FELV) is a virus which is usually fatal. It is the leading cause of cancer in cats, but there is no treatment once cats are infected. It is highly contagious to other cats and is transferred through saliva and grooming.
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a disease similar to HIV. THERE IS NO HUMAN HAZARD. FIV is spread from cat to cat through blood only (fighting, deep wounds).
The FVRCP vaccinates against Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus, both respiratory diseases, and Panleukopenia, a GI pathogen causing severe bloody diarrhea and decreased white count (a relative of canine Parvo).
The fecal test is a very important part of this exam even if your pet was "dewormed". General dewormers do not kill parasites like coccidia and giardia. Some intestinal parasites are zoonotic (transmitable to humans), so parasite control is very important. Heartworm and flea prevention can be conveniently combined with the products Revolution or Advantage Multi, which are topical - a plus in cats!
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12 weeksPhysical exam, FVRCP, Feline Leukemia (FELV) vaccine. We vaccine all kittens regardless of indoor/outdoor status because where they are housed can change dramatically during the first year.
16 weeksPhysical exam, final boosters of the FVRCP, FELV, and Rabies. This is the last set of kitten vaccinations. Your pet will receive a rabies tag at this point. Their next vaccinations, which will consist of the ones given today, will be one year from now.
1 year 4 months
Physical exam, FVRCP, FELV, Rabies and fecal check. First annual exam and vaccinations. A booster of all of the routine vaccinations and a parasite check is standard, as well as a thorough physical exam and weight check.
A physical exam, fecal test, and vaccinations should be done annually thereafter. |