Canine Vaccines & Prevention
DHLPP - Distemper / Hepatitis / Leptospirosis / Parainfluenza / Parvovirus Puppies
- 6 weeks and older: DHLPP every 2-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.
Adults
- 2 DHLPPs are given 2-4 weeks apart the first time receiving the vaccination, no matter what age.
- Yearly vaccination thereafter
Rabies
- Can be given as young as 12 weeks
- First one given as a one-year vaccination
- All others after the first given as a three-year vaccination
Bordetella - Can be given as young as 8 weeks
- First time given as a 2-shot series: 1st, then 2nd 2-3 weeks later
- After second shot, given yearly
Lyme
- Vaccine can be given as young as 9 weeks.
- First time given as a 2-shot series: 1st, then 2nd 2-3 weeks later.
- After second shot, given yearly
Lyme testing should be completed per recommendation of the veterinarian.
Heartworm - Heartworm Prevention can be given starting between 6-8 weeks of age
- We offer two types of prevention in-clinic: Heartgard (chewable) and ProHeart (injection). With other options available on our online store.
- ProHeart can be given to puppies and dogs 6 months of age, or older.
Feline Vaccines & Prevention
FVRCP - Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpes virus)/ Calicivirus / Chlamydia psittaci / Panleukopenia (Distemper)
Kittens - Can be given as early as 6-8 weeks
- Given every 3 weeks until 16 weeks of age
Cats
- 2 FVRCP’s are given 3 weeks apart the first time receiving the vaccination, no matter what age
- Vaccinated yearly thereafter
Rabies - Can be given as early as 12 weeks
- Always given as a one year vaccination
Leukemia - Can be given as early as 12 weeks
- FeLV/FIV test recommended prior to vaccination
- First time given as a 2-shot series: 1st LV, then 2nd LV 2-3 weeks later
- After second shot, given yearly thereafter.