Vaccinations for Cats and Dogs
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Over 20 Years of Experience
Locally Owned
Protect Your Canine Friend With Vaccinations
One of the best things you can do for your dog is make sure he or she is protected against common canine diseases. Your puppy was given immunity to disease by its mother for the first few weeks of his or her life through the milk she supplied. Once your puppy no longer gets milk from the mother, it’s up to you. Contact 9 Tel Animal Hospital for advice and assistance.
How Do Dog Vaccines Work?
Vaccines are composed of small quantities of altered or “killed” viruses, bacteria, or other disease-causing organisms. When your dog is given a vaccine, it stimulates your dog’s immune system into creating disease-fighting cells and proteins that protect against disease.
When Should My Dog Be Vaccinated?
The immunity your puppy has at birth starts to disappear between six and twelve weeks. Once this period is up, it's time to begin the first round of vaccinations, which is repeated once per month until your pup is about three or four months old. After this time period, your dog will receive repeat vaccinations at regular intervals for the rest of its life. If your dog has waited too long in between vaccines, they may have to start the series all over again.
Which Vaccinations Should My Dog Receive?
We recommend that your dog be vaccinated against most common highly contagious diseases and those that cause serious illnesses. These diseases include infectious canine hepatitis, canine distemper, canine tracheobronchitis, and rabies. Other vaccinations are suggested based on the specific risks to your dog.
To learn more about the specific vaccinations we recommend, please click the link below and read the PDF.
How Effective Are Vaccinations?
As with any drug treatment or procedure, vaccinations are not 100% guaranteed. When they are used along with proper nutrition and sanitary conditions, your pet has the best defense against the diseases.
Keep Your Kitten Healthy as It Grows
If you want to make sure your cat has a great start at life, getting vaccinations is a sure way to make this happen. Once your kitten is weaned from its mother, it’s your job to make sure the kitten is safe and healthy.
How Do Vaccines Work for Your Cat?
Vaccines contain small amounts of altered viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing organisms. When your cat is given a vaccination, the vaccine gives your cat’s immune system a boost to protect against disease.
When Should My Cat Get Vaccinated?
Your kitten’s immunity begins to decline after 9 weeks. After this period, your kitten should receive its first set of vaccinations. You should follow this with a booster after three or four weeks. Thereafter, your cat will receive repeat vaccinations based on a schedule that 9 Tel Animal Hospital can determine.
Which Vaccinations Should My Cat Receive?
It is recommended that your cat is protected against diseases that are contagious, most common, and cause serious illness. Some of these diseases are feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, feline panleukopenia, rabies, feline Chlamydophila, feline leukemia, and more. For a full list of vaccinations and information about them, please click on the link below and read our PDF.
What About Other Vaccinations?
Once your cat’s risk factors have been evaluated, our veterinarian will recommend vaccines against specific diseases. These decisions are made based on your cat's lifestyle and interaction with other cats.
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