Vaccination Schedule

When do I start vaccinating my puppy/kitten?

Very young puppies and kittens have a certain amount of natural immunity that they get from their mother’s milk, but that begins to diminish somewhere between 5 and 8 weeks of age. If a puppy or kitten is vaccinated while he still has a significant level of maternal antibodies in his bloodstream, the vaccine won't be effective. We recommend giving the first vaccination immediately after weaning. 

Parasites - We recommend monthly preventative

• Intestinal Worms – Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Tapeworms
• Heartworms
• Fleas and Ticks

Health Schedule for Dogs

6-8 weeks (immediately after weaning)

• Initial Physical Exam & Consultation
• 1st puppy vaccination:  Distemper-Parvovirus-CAV2-Parainfluenza + Leptospirosis 
  • *puppies need 3 doses at 3-4 week intervals
• Fecal Exam for intestinal parasites
• Deworming

 9-11 weeks

• 2nd puppy vaccination:  Distemper-Parvovirus-CAV2-Parainfluenza + Leptospirosis
• Deworming

 12-14 weeks

• 3rd puppy vaccination: Distemper-Parvovirus-CAV2-Parainfluenza + Leptospirosis
• Start heartworm preventative

 15-16 weeks

• Rabies vaccination – required by law – you will be given a certificate and tag
• Bordetella-Parainfluenza vaccination

 Spay or Neuter

• The timing of this is dependent on the specific breed of your pet.  Our veterinarian will discuss with you what would be best for your family! 

 Annually

• Physical Exam & Consultation
• Booster all vaccinations
• Heartworm Test

Health Schedule for Cats

6-8 weeks (immediately after weaning)

• Physical Exam
  • FIP/FELV test - We recommend all kittens and new cats be tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) prior to beginning their vaccinations.
  • 1st kitten vaccination: Rhinotracheitis (Herpes Type 1) - Calici - Panleukopenia (Distemper) - Chlamydia
    • *kittens need 3 doses at 3-4 week intervals
  • Fecal exam for intestinal parasites
  • Deworming

 9-11 weeks

• 2nd kitten vaccination:  Rhinotracheitis (Herpes Type 1)-Calici-Panleukopenia (Distemper)-Chlamydia
• Deworming
• Declawing

 12-14 weeks

• 3rd kitten vaccination:  Rhinotracheitis (Herpes Type 1)-Calici-Panleukopenia (Distemper)-Chlamydia
• 1st Leukemia Vaccination

 15-16 weeks

• Rabies vaccination - required by law – you will receive a certificate and tag
• 2nd Leukemia Vaccination

 5-6 months

• Spay or Neuter

 Annually

• Physical Exam & Consultation
• Booster all vaccinations