Dogs and cats are wonderful companions. It’s no wonder we consider them our best friends. Their love for us is unconditional, and we regard them as true-blue members of our families. The least we can do is give them the care they need and deserve.
Our veterinarians will recommend a vaccine program suitable for your pet. The type and frequency of vaccinations will be based on your pet’s age, lifestyle (for example: indoor versus outdoor, frequency of contact with other pets, etc.) and risk of exposure to infectious diseases.
Puppies and kittens need to receive a series of vaccinations at six weeks, nine weeks, and twelve weeks. Nursing puppies and kittens ingest antibodies from their mothers. These maternal antibodies provide early protection against infectious disease. However, they also neutralize the immunizing agents in vaccines. Maternal antibodies naturally decline during the first three to four months of life and eventually disappear. For this reason, puppies and kittens should receive a series of vaccinations beginning at about six weeks of age.
