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Vaccinations

Vaccinating your pet is a simple procedure that is routinely done by all veterinarians. Vaccinations are safe, effective and well worth the financial commitment. Many diseases that were once considered fatal to dogs and cats are now under control due to the use of modern vaccines.


There are two groups of vaccines your veterinarian considers: core vaccines and non-core vaccines. Core vaccines protect against diseases that are serious or potentially fatal and transmitted relatively easily. Core vaccines are generally recommended for all cats and dogs.


For cats, core vaccines include:


For dogs, core vaccines include:


Non-core vaccines are reserved for patients at specific risk for infection due to exposure or lifestyle. For cats, non-core vaccines include feline leukemia virus. For dogs, non-core vaccines include Bordetella (kennel cough), leptosporosis, and Lyme disease.


A vaccination schedule will be designed specifically for your pet based on their age, breed, environment and lifestyle.


Young puppies are usually given their first set of vaccinations at six to eight weeks of age. Additional vaccinations are given every three to four weeks until the puppy is at least 16 weeks old. Thereafter vaccines are reviewed on an annual basis.


Animals sometimes react to vaccinations. These reactions are usually very mild and of brief duration. Muscle aches, slight fever, and drowsiness are the most common side effects. Rarely do animals have a more severe reaction, and if they do, the most common symptoms are vomiting, swelling of the face, and hives. If a vaccination reaction occurs, a veterinarian should be called.


If you have further questions regarding vaccinations, please contact our hospital staff at 360-574-7290.


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