At True Blue Veterinary Hospital in Newman, California, we believe that one of the most important aspects of caring for your pet’s’ health is vaccinating him or her against potential diseases. There is simply no better way to protect your pet! A few vaccinations a year will provide immunity against a wide variety of diseases that are harmful and even deadly to your pet! Why wouldn’t you do everything you can to protect your pet?
Besides the essential vaccinations, there are some unique risks to pets that live in our region. For this reason, it is important to discuss your pets’ vaccinations with our veterinarians and our staff. We also offer some optional vaccinations that your pet may or may not need, depending on his or her lifestyle. Our staff is highly trained to help you decide whether or not your pets need extra vaccinations to stay healthy!
At True Blue Veterinary Hospital, we believe in taking excellent care of your pets. Giving vaccinations is an important part of keeping pets healthy. Feel free to contact us today if you have any questions or concerns about your pets’ vaccination.
Kitten Vaccine
In the first months of their life, kittens need the following shots to protect them from serious diseases.
8 weeks:
- FVRCP-Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia
12 weeks:
- FVRCP-Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia
- FELV: Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a virus that infects only cats. It depresses the immune system and cats tend to remain infected for life.
16 weeks:
- FVRCP- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia
- FELV- Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a virus that infects only cats. It depresses the immune system and cats tend to remain infected for life.
- Rabies- required by law.
Puppy Vaccine
In their first months, puppies need these shots to protect them from dangerous diseases.
6 weeks:
- DHPP- Distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and two types of adenovirus (hepatitis)
9-11 weeks:
- DHPP- Distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and two types of adenovirus (hepatitis)
12-15 weeks:
- DHLPP- distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and bacterial infection leptospirosis
- Bordetella- This vaccine helps to ward off a frequent illness that is known as kennel cough. Kennel cough is easily spread from one dog to another and is highly contagious.
16 weeks:
- DHLPP- distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and bacterial infection leptospirosis
- Rabies- required by law.