Core Canine Vaccines:

​Distemper vaccine: A combination vaccine that protects the pet against the more common infectious diseases in dogs, Parvo & Distemper.
- Recommend starting at 8 weeks. Boosters are given every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age or older.
- The first booster due is in 1 year from initial vaccine.
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Rabies vaccine: Protects against a virus that affects the brain and central nervous system.
- Rabies is fatal to all mammals including humans. *The department of Public Health requires that all dogs and cats be current on the Rabies vaccine.
- Given no sooner than 12 to 16 weeks of age.
- The first booster due is in 1 year, then every 3 years with proof of previous vaccine.

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Optional Vaccines:

Lyme vaccine: Protects against lyme disease which is transmitted by ticks.

• Recommend starting at 12 weeks of age. Booster needed 2- 4 weeks after initial vaccine, then annually.

Leptospirosis vaccine: Protects against a bacterial disease that can impair liver/ kidney function.

• Recommended starting at 12 weeks of age. Booster needed 2- 4 weeks after initial vaccine, then annually.

Bordetella vaccine (Kennel Cough): Protects against a highly contagious bacterial upper respiratory infection.

• Recommended starting at 8 weeks of age.
• Most day care and boarding facilities will require this vaccine every 6 months.
• Influenza vaccine (flu) : Protects against a highly contagious viral infection.
• Needs a booster 2- 4weeks after initial vaccine, then annually.
• Most day care and boarding facilities will require this vaccine.

Please monitor your pet for any signs of a vaccine reaction
Vaccine Reactions, the most common signs in DOGS: Swollen face, lethargy, sudden collapse, and/or vomiting

Other Preventive measures for DOGS

​Heartworm Prevention (products we carry in-hospital)

• Interceptor (Chewable) 2 lbs and over, 6 weeks and older, given every 30 days.
• Heartgard (Chewable)  8 weeks and older, given every 30 days.
• Revolution (Topical)  7 weeks and older, apply every 30 days.

Flea & Tick Prevention (products we carry in-hospital)

• Nexgard (chewable)  4 lbs and over, 6 weeks and older, given every 30 days.
• Advantix (topical)  4 lbs and over, 7 weeks and older, apply every 30 days.
• Seresto (collar)  8 weeks and older, Lasts up to 8 months.

Spaying/Neutering: We recommend to spay/neuter your pet at around 6 months of age
Dental Health: check out the Pet Dental Care recommendations at VOHC.org

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Core Feline Vaccines

​Distemper vaccine: A combination vaccine that protects the pet against the more common infectious diseases in cats. 

• - Recommend starting at 8 weeks. Boosters are given every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age or older. 
• - The first annual booster is due 1 year from initial vaccine.   

Rabies vaccine: Protects against a virus that affects the brain and central nervous system. 

• - Rabies is fatal to all mammals including humans. *The department of Public Health requires that all dogs and cats be current on the Rabies vaccine. 
• - Given no sooner than 12 to 16 weeks of age. 
• - The first annual booster is due 1 year from initial vaccine, then every 3 years with proof of previous vaccine. 

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Optional Vaccines: 

Feline Leukemia vaccine: Recommend for cats exposed to outdoor cats. 

• Recommend starting at 12 weeks of age or older. Booster needed 2-4 weeks after initial vaccine, then annually   

Vaccine Reactions, most common signs in CATS: Swollen face, lethargy, diarrhea, and/or vomiting.

Other Preventive measures for CATS

Optional Blood work

FELV/FIV test: Detects antibodies to feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FELV). 

• Recommend testing at 8 weeks of age then again at 6 months of age.   

Flea & Tick Prevention (products we carry in-hospital) 

• Frontline (topical) 8 weeks and older, applied every 30 days. 
• Bravecto (topical)  6 months and older, applied every 12 weeks. 
• Advantage (topical) 8 weeks and older, applied every 30 days. 
• Revolution (topical) 8 weeks and older, applied every 30 days.   

Spaying/Neutering: Recommended at 6 months of age