One of the best things you can do for your pet is to keep him or her healthy. And one of the easiest and least expensive ways to do that is by bringing in your pet for regular exams and vaccinations. The first few months are a critical period in your puppy’s development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help him or her grow into a well-mannered, healthy dog, including information and advice on nutrition, training, behaviour, and socialisation. At Lone Tree Animal Care, we believe that one of the most important aspects of caring for your pet’s health is vaccinating them against potential diseases. There are a variety of diseases that affect our pets and animals, so proper vaccination is vital in protecting them from the many types of illnesses. Wellness visits allow us to diagnose diseases and conditions early, when they’re easier to treat or manage. Often, we can help prevent diseases entirely, just by ensuring that your pet has received appropriate vaccinations and preventives.

Vaccinations and Flea & Tick Prevention

The best way to treat a veterinary emergency is to prevent it from happening in the first place. We offer vaccinations as well as flea & tick prevention to help protect your pet from diseases spread from their environment and from other animals. We currently provide pets with the following region-specific disease preventions:

Vaccines

  • Intestinal Parasites
  • Heartworm
  • Leptospirosis
  • Distemper/Parvo
  • Bordetella
  • FVRCP
  • Lyme
  • Influenza
  • Rabies

Flea & Tick Prevention

  • Trifexis
  • Heartgard Plus
  • NexGard

It’s important to consult with us about the unique risks by living in our region of the country. We will be happy to discuss the benefits of protecting your pet with vaccinations, as well as provide you with the information on all required vaccinations for your pet.

It is our goal to provide the highest level of care for your pet. Vaccinations are accompanied by a consultation and examination with our veterinarians to make certain that your pet’s condition is stable enough to receive them. Proper and timely administration is necessary to ensure optimal protection. Please contact us today if you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s vaccination

Overview

We believe that preventative care is one of the most important aspects of maintaining your pet’s health. There are a variety of diseases that affect animals, so proper vaccination of your pet is vital in protecting them from the many types of illnesses to which they are susceptible to.

Cat Vaccinations

In their first year of life, kittens need the following shots to protect them from serious diseases. 

  • 6 to 8 weeks-Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
  •  10 to 12 weeks–Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia,Feline Leukemia
  • 14 to 16 weeks-Rabies,Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia,Feline Leukemia 2
  • 5 to 6 months-while the following are not kitten shots, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a number of health issues, and therefore fall under the preventive health care umbrella. 
  • Spay (females) – Spaying your female cat prevents the birth of unwanted litters of kittens, protects your cat against serious illnesses, and can help to prevent behaviors such as howling and scooting that accompany heat cycles.
  • Neuter (males) – Neutering your male cat prevents your pet from fathering unwanted kittens, protects your cat against various illnesses, and can help to prevent territory marking (spraying), roaming, howling, and cat aggression. 
  • Microchipping – A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is about the size of a grain of rice and placed under your pet’s skin. Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they are lost.

Dog Vaccinations

In their first year, puppies need these shots to protect them from dangerous diseases. 

  • 6 to 8 weeks-DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
  • 10 to 12 weeks–Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
    • Bordetella (Optional)
    • Leptospirosis (Optional)
  • 14 to 16 weeks-Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus),Rabies
  • Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
  • Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
  • Spay (female) – Dog spaying will prevent your female dog from mothering puppies, but it can also help to prevent certain cancers and regular heat cycles which can attract roaming males to your property.
  • Neuter (male) – Dog neutering can help to prevent your male dog from fathering unwanted puppies, as well as protecting your dog from a number of serious cancers, and helping to reduce the risk of roaming and dog aggression.
  • Microchipping – A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is about the size of a grain of rice and placed under your pet’s skin. Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they are lost.
  • 12 to 16 months
    • Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
    • Rabies
    • Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
    • Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)

Core vaccines for dogs include:

  • Distemper
  • Parvovirus
  • Leptospirosis
  • Rabies
  • Bordetella

Core vaccines for cats are:

  • Rabies
  • Feline distemper combination
  • Feline leukaemia

Why are vaccinations important?

Vaccinations are vital to the health and protection of your pet, and serve as a preventive measure in combating viral diseases like Parvovirus, Parainfluenza virus, Distemper, Lyme, Panleukopenia, Feline Leukaemia Virus, and Rabies. Until your puppy has received a series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases. 

When should my pet get vaccinated?

Vaccinations are particularly important for puppies, kittens, and other young animals that have immature immune systems. Veterinary vaccinations generally begin at 6-8 weeks of age and then boostered throughout your pet’s life depending on the vaccine. Our doctors will determine the appropriate vaccination plan for your pet.

How are vaccines administered?

Vaccines help to combat diseases by exposing the pet’s immune system to inactive or small amounts of a particular form of bacteria or virus. Vaccines are administered through a subcutaneous injection (under the skin), orally, or intra-nasally, depending on the vaccine.

Vaccinations are accompanied by a consultation and examination with our veterinarians to make certain that your pet’s condition is stable enough to receive them. Proper and timely administration is necessary to ensure optimal protection.

Most puppies and kittens require up to three rounds of vaccines, as well as deworming. Likewise, the needs and lifestyle of your pet are taken into consideration when we determine what kinds of parasite prevention are necessary.