Choosing the right vaccines for your pet
Age, health, travel, boarding, and contact with other animals all matter. We use that information to build a plan for your pet.
For puppies and dogs
Plans often include rabies and the DA2PP combination for distemper, adenovirus 2, parainfluenza, and parvovirus. We may also recommend Bordetella, canine influenza, or leptospirosis based on your dog’s routine. Puppy vaccines usually begin at 6 to 8 weeks and continue every 3 to 4 weeks until at least 16 weeks of age.
For kittens and cats
Plans often include rabies and FVRCP for feline viral herpes, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. We may also recommend feline leukemia vaccination based on age and exposure. Your veterinarian will explain when each booster is due.
The hospital’s feline vaccine policy
Belmont Heights Animal Hospital uses vaccines without adjuvants for cats. The clinic also avoids other drugs that may cause an injection site reaction when a suitable option is available.
Watch the injection site
Injection site sarcomas are uncommon but any lump deserves attention. Call us if a lump is still there after three months. You should also call if it is larger than two centimeters or is growing one month after vaccination.
Current feline guidelines do not say that one type of vaccine removes all injection site sarcoma risk. Dr. Jin can explain which products the clinic uses and why.