Vaccinations

For Dogs

Rabies Vaccine

Rabies is currently an incurable and deadly disease. Due to its highly contagious and lethal nature, it is required by law that all domestic animals be vaccinated against this virus. A person can get rabies if he or she is bitten or scratched by an animal that carries the rabies virus.

DAPP Vaccine

Stands for Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2-Parainfluenza, Parvovirus. Among puppies, the death rate from Distemper often reaches 80 percent. Distemper in its early stages begins as an upper respiratory infection then it progresses into pneumonia and neurological involvement. Parvovirus attacks canine digestive systems with great fury, often killing puppies in 48 hours. Initial signs of illness are lethargy, loss of appetite, and vomiting, followed by profuse, often bloody diarrhea.

Bordetella Vaccine

Also known as Kennel Cough is a respiratory infection that can be found in any high pet-traffic areas such as grooming and boarding kennels and dog parks. The Bordetella Vaccine may only protect dogs for six-to-eight months, so we recommend twice-yearly vaccination.

Lyme Vaccine

The lyme disease is a tick-borne illness, often spread by contact with an affected deer tick. It produces symptoms characterized by arthritis; although it can also involve the heart, the nervous system and the kidneys.

Leptospirosis Vaccine

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease associated with wild and domestic animals and it is spread mainly by the urine of infected animals such as skunks, raccoons and rats. Because of their outdoor activities, and frequent contact with water or soil contaminated with the organism, dog infections are common. Infected dogs pose a risk of transmission to their owners through contact with their urine. The disease can damage the kidney and liver and prove fatal if untreated. Leptospirosis vaccine may only protect dogs againts certain types of leptospira for six-to-eight months, so we recommend twice-yearly vaccination.

Dental Vaccine

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs have signs of oral disease by age three. Signs your pet may have dental problems is often indicated by bad breath, a change in eating or chewing habits, and pawing at the face and mouth. The Porphyromonas vaccine, from Pfizer Animal Health, is approved for the vaccination of healthy dogs to aid in the prevention of periodontitis.

For Cats

FVRCP vaccine

Feline distemper is a life-threatening disease and the virus is present in virtually every place that is not regularly disinfected. The infection is highly contagious among unvaccinated cats, usually kittens and young adult cats. Animal shelter groups, pet stores, and rescue facilities are high risk for outbreaks.

FeLV Vaccine

Cats get tested for FeLV and then vaccinated if they are negative. Vaccination is recommended for high risk cats only.

FIV Vaccine

Please discuss this vaccine with the veterinarian

Rabies vaccine

Statistics show that cats are infected with the rabies virus more than any other domesticated animal. Rabies is required by law for any house hold pet. It is important to ensure that if your cat bites or scratches anyone, you have proper documentation. Lack of such documents may result in the state confiscating your pet. We are pleased to inform you that we now carry a new safer rabies vaccine specifically made for cats. This new vaccine has been proven to significantly reduce the threat of vaccine related sarcoma in cats.