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.

▶ Intestinal Worms – Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Tapeworms

▶ Heartworms

▶ Fleas and Ticks

▶ 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

▶ 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