Why Vaccinate Your Pet?
Vaccines protect against serious and sometimes fatal diseases in both dogs and cats. Many of these illnesses are highly contagious, difficult to treat, and can even spread to humans.
- Prevents dangerous diseases
- Reduces the spread of illness in the community
- Protects both pets and people in your household
Required by Law
Rabies (Dogs & Cats)
A fatal viral disease that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including humans. Spread through bites from infected animals.
- Puppies receive their first rabies vaccine at 16 weeks, lasting 1 year.
- Boosters are given annually or every 3 years thereafter.
Core and Recommended Pet Vaccines
Below is an overview of the vaccines we commonly recommend for dogs and cats.
FVRCP (Cats) – every 3 years
- FVR — Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis: severe upper respiratory disease, highly contagious.
- C — Calicivirus: common, contagious upper respiratory infection.
- P — Panleukopenia: potentially deadly, especially in kittens.
DHLPP (Dogs) – every 3 years
- D — Distemper: highly contagious, affects multiple organ systems.
- H — Canine Hepatitis: viral disease impacting liver, kidneys, eyes.
- L — Leptospirosis: bacterial infection, can transmit to humans. Yearly booster.
- P — Parainfluenza: causes coughing, nasal/eye discharge.
- P — Parvovirus: highly contagious, hardy in the environment.
Lifestyle-Based
Bordetella (Dogs)
Also known as kennel cough. Recommended for dogs who board, attend daycare, or visit grooming/training facilities.
Also known as kennel cough. Recommended for dogs who board, attend daycare, or visit grooming/training facilities.
Canine Influenza (Dogs)
A contagious respiratory virus common in dogs who are boarded, groomed, or in group environments.
Lyme Disease (Dogs)
Caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks. Most common in active dogs who spend time outdoors.
Your Pet's Personalized Vaccine Plan
We don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” vaccine schedule. Our veterinarians will review your pet’s age, medical history, and lifestyle to recommend the right vaccines at the right time.
