Core vaccines protect against diseases every pet should be safeguarded against, regardless of lifestyle factors. For dogs, this includes rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus. Cats need protection from rabies, feline distemper (panleukopenia), calicivirus, and herpesvirus. These diseases can be deadly, and vaccination provides a safe, effective means of prevention.
Lifestyle vaccines depend on your pet’s exposure risk. Does your dog visit dog parks, boarding facilities, or grooming salons? If so, Bordetella and canine influenza vaccines help prevent kennel cough and flu. Does your cat go outdoors or live with other cats? They may benefit from the feline leukemia vaccination. We will discuss your pet’s activities and environment to determine which additional vaccines make sense. Our goal is to ensure they have the protection they need without over-vaccinating them against threats they are unlikely to encounter.
