The veterinary professionals at Sea Oats Animal Hospital in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL place so much emphasis on preventive health care services. These include regular checkups, physical as well as dental, parasite control, good nutrition, weight management, and vaccinations. Vaccination of dogs and cats is an essential part of effective preventive health care. We provide a full range of both recommended and core vaccinations for your pet to help them stay happy and healthy throughout their lives.
Why Vaccination Of Dogs And Cats Is Important
Vaccinations for people and pets serve the same function, to prevent illness caused by specific diseases that are likely to be encountered in the course of life. Many of the diseases your dog or cat can contract can also be passed on to humans and other animals, causing disability, suffering, and often death. Treating these diseases once they develop can be costly, much more so than preventing them from occurring with vaccinations. It’s a routine, safe, and affordable investment in the health of your pet.
Core And Recommended Vaccination Of Dogs And Cats
The types of vaccines for dogs and cats differ slightly because they are at risk from different diseases. Some will be given to all cats and dogs, while others will be recommended by your vet based on their individual health profile, determined by examination and health screening tests, and their lifestyle.
Core Vaccinations For Dogs
- Rabies
- Parvovirus
- Distemper
- Leptospirosis
Recommended For Dogs
- Canine influenza
- Bordetella
Core Vaccinations For Cats
- Rabies
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FVRCP)
Recommended For Cats
- Feline leukemia
The Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination of dogs and cats is completed over a period of time, with the first shots given between six to eight weeks of age for both puppies and kittens, and boosters administered every three to four weeks apart until your pet is fully vaccinated. They may also be given a booster shot annually.
It is required by law that rabies shots be given to both dogs and cats beginning between 14 to 16 weeks of age and then again in one year. After that, they may receive a rabies vaccination every three years.
Comprehensive animal healthcare, including vaccination of dogs and cats, is always available at the Sea Oats Animal Hospital of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. To schedule an appointment give us a call at 904-640-8844 or use our convenient booking tool.
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