What vaccinations are necessary for my pet?

Recommended vaccines for your pet vary according to the lifestyle and risk of exposure to certain diseases. For instance, it is recommended that a cat that lives outside receive vaccines for more diseases than a cat exclusively living inside the home. “Core vaccines” such as rabies, feline panleukopenia, feline rhinotracheitis, feline calicivivirus, canine distemper, canine parvovirus, and canine hepatitis are recommended for most pets. Additional “non-core vaccines” such as feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, canine kennel cough, and other vaccines are administered according to the lifestyle and environment of the pet. When your pet comes to our office, we will likely ask questions about your pet’s environment and lifestyle to determine which vaccines are necessary.