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Health-Know-How

Essential Vaccinations for Dogs & Cats

Yearly health checks
Yearly health checks are highly recommended - early detection in many medical disease is the key to a longer better quality life.
dog
  • Leptospirosis
    Leptospirosis vaccination once a year.
  • Rabies
    Rabies vaccine at 5 months of age and then once every 3 years.
  • Heartworm prevention
    Use heartworm preventions all year around or heartworm injection annually.
  • Kennel cough
    For kennel cough vaccination could be given once a year.
  • DHPPIL
    Vaccines: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza
    Initial series at 8-10 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks
    First annual booster: 12 months after the final vaccine in the initial series
    Subsequent booster: Every 3 years*
    *Leptospirosis vaccination is required annually
cat
  • FVRCP
    Vaccines: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia
    Initial series at 8-10 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks
    First annual booster: 12 months after the final vaccine in the initial series
    Subsequent booster: Every 3 years
catdog
  • Flea / tick prevention
    Use flea/tick prevention all year around for protection against tick-borne diseases.
  • Deworming
    Deworming at 6-8 weeks, 12-14 weeks, 16-18 weeks old and thereafter once every 3-6 months.
    Important
  • Vaccinations are required to protect your pet against infectious and frequently lethal diseases.
  • Do not let your pet come into contact with other animals until completely vaccinated.
  • Vaccination schedules may be adjusted based on individual risk factors. In high-risk cases, it is possible to begin vaccinations earlier. Please consult your veterinarian for a personalized recommendation.
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