Vaccination programs are designed to prevent disease and prolong the lives of your companion animals. Disease prevention is always less costly than dealing with the treatment of a disease once your pet has developed it. An example would be the treatment of parvovirus. Parvovirus treatment can frequently cost 10 times more than a single parvovirus vaccination.
Vaccinations against distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus, leptospirosis and rabies constitute the core vaccines for all dogs.
The bordetella vaccine is recommended if your puppy will be going to a kennel, obedience or training classes.
Vaccinating for Lyme disease is indicated if you live in a tick-infested area, if your yard is surrounded by tall grass and brush, if you will take your dog hiking or camping, or if you have previously seen a tick on your animals or on yourself.
Vaccinations against panleukopenia (distemper), coronavirus, parainfluenza and rabies constitute the core vaccines for all cats.
The feline leukemia virus (FeLV) vaccine are indicated for cats that go outdoors.
