Vaccinations
Vaccinations protect your pet against serious, potentially life-threatening diseases and keep the human community safe by preventing zoonotic disease transmission. Vaccinations for your dog may include:
Distemper combination
- Distemper — This disease attacks the respiratory and nervous systems, and is often fatal.
- Hepatitis — Infectious hepatitis is caused by a virus that attacks the liver, and can lead to liver failure if not treated promptly.
- Parvo — Parvo is a highly contagious disease that causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration, and is often fatal in puppies.
- Parainfluenza — The parainfluenza virus is one cause of kennel cough in dogs.
Rabies
Bordetella
Canine influenza
Lyme disease
Leptospirosis
Rattlesnake
Vaccinations for your cat may include:
Feline distemper combination
- Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) — FVR, which is caused by a herpesvirus, causes a respiratory infection in cats that can lead to lifelong problems.
- Calicivirus — Calicivirus also causes respiratory infections in cats, as well as painful oral ulcers and joint problems.
- Panleukopenia — Panleukopenia causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal disease in cats that is often fatal.
Rabies
Feline leukemia virus
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During your pet’s routine wellness visit, our team may recommend diagnostic screening tests to evaluate internal health and organ function. Screening tests can identify parasites and early disease before your pet gets sick, which can increase treatment effectiveness and potentially add years to your beloved pet’s life. Screening tests that we offer include fecal examinations, heartworm testing, blood profiles, urinalysis, X-rays, and more.
