Pet Vaccinations are Key to Prevent Disease

Services: Puppies & Kittens; Vaccinations; Pet Wellness; Senior Pet Care; Oral & Dental Health

At Midtown Veterinary Hospital, we consider your pet’s lifestyle and exposure to other animals in kennels and dog parks, and then tailor a vaccine program to meet his or her particular needs.

Dogs

We may recommend the following canine vaccines:

Distemper/Adenovirus/Parainfluenza/Parvovirus (DAPP)—3-year vaccine in second year of vaccinations
Rabies—3-year vaccine in second year of vaccinations
Leptospirosis—Annually, as needed based on your pet’s lifestyle
Bordetella (kennel cough)—Every 6 months, as needed based on high-exposure environments
Lyme—Annually, as needed based on your pet’s lifestyle

Puppy Series

Typical vaccines recommended for puppies may include:

DAPP—Start at 6–8 weeks, then a booster every 3–4 weeks, at least three doses
Rabies—At 14–16 weeks
Leptospirosis—After 12 weeks, as needed for your puppy’s lifestyle
Lyme—After 12 weeks, as needed for puppy’s lifestyle

Cats

Recommended feline vaccines may include:

Feline Distemper/Upper respiratory (FVRCP)—3-year vaccine in second year of vaccinations
Rabies—Annually
Feline Leukemia (FeLv)—Annually, as needed

Kitten Series

For kittens, the typical vaccines may include:

FVRCP—Start at 6–8 weeks, booster every 3–4 weeks, at least three doses
Rabies—At 14–16 weeks
FeLv—If kitten goes outside, at 8–9 weeks, booster 3–4 weeks later

We look forward to your questions about disease prevention, so feel free to bring them to your pet’s wellness visit or call our office with your concerns.