Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats

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Vaccines Sometimes having a pet is like having children—it can seem like a never-ending job to keep them healthy and happy. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but essential way to protect his or her health. In addition to preventing many life-threatening illnesses, vaccinations can prevent diseases prevalent in wildlife and those that can be passed to humans. It’s important to administer vaccinations when pets are puppies and kittens because their young immune systems are still developing and need protection to stay healthy.  Two veterinarians examine a cat on a table in a clinic. The woman with pink hair holds the cat gently, while the bearded vet inspects it closely. Medical supplies and equipment are visible in the background.

While any medical treatment involves some degree of risk, in the case of vaccinations, the benefits far outweigh any potential side effects. Adverse reactions are rare and usually mild and short-term when they do occur.

Core vs. Non-Core Which vaccines should your pet have? “Core” vaccines are those recommended—and possibly mandated by law—for most pets. Core vaccines include:

  • Rabies (dogs and cats)
  • DA2PPV – Distemper, Hepatitis, Adenovirus 2, Parvo and
  • Parainfluenza (dogs)
  • FVRCP – Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (cats)
Other non-core, but highly suggested vaccinations for cats include FIV for feline immunodeficiency virus and FeLV to protect against feline leukemia. For dogs, bordetella and canine influenza shots are recommended if they frequent dog parks, boarding kennels, or any place where they’re socializing with other canines. A pug wearing a black harness is outdoors on a grassy area. The dog looks to the right, its wrinkled face and expressive eyes highlighted by sunlight, as if awaiting a visit to the vet.

It’s also important to note that even pets who live primarily indoors should be vaccinated, as they can still be exposed to disease. Your All Creatures veterinarian can advise you which vaccinations are required or recommended for your pet based on age, health, and lifestyle. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at (360) 377-3801. Don't Wait. Vaccinate. A stylized green leaf icon with geometric shapes, resembling a sprouting seedling with two leaves, perfect for a veterinarian's logo, set against a transparent background. A bearded veterinarian with a focused expression examines a cat held by someone else's hands. The background shows blurred shelves with various bottles and items. He has a stick in his mouth, possibly a pen or pointer.