Cat Vaccines
Rabies
Rabies is a fatal neurologic disease of animals that can be passed to humans via bite wounds. This vaccination is required by law for both dogs and cats in the city of Duluth and for interstate transport. **All cats over 12 weeks should receive an initial vaccination. A repeat dose should be administered 1 year later. Continue vaccination every 3 years.
Feline Distemper Combo (FVRCP)
These common viruses can cause a severe upper respiratory infection which is highly contagious and can be deadly to young kittens and older cats. This vaccination will prevent or lessen the signs of these upper respiratory diseases. This vaccination also protects kittens against contracting Panleukopenia, a gastrointestinal disease which is similar to the parvo virus in dogs. **All kittens should receive a minimum of 3 doses between the ages of 6 to 16 weeks given 3- 4 weeks apart. Adult cats starting the series should receive two doses 3-4 weeks apart. Following completion of the initial series all cats should receive a 1 year booster and continue with a booster every 3 years.
Feline Leukemia Vaccination
This vaccination should be administered to young cats that spend time outdoors. **Cats should receive an initial dose as young as 8-12 weeks of age with a second dose given 3- 4 weeks after. Continue to booster annually.
Rabies is a fatal neurologic disease of animals that can be passed to humans via bite wounds. This vaccination is required by law for both dogs and cats in the city of Duluth and for interstate transport. **All cats over 12 weeks should receive an initial vaccination. A repeat dose should be administered 1 year later. Continue vaccination every 3 years.
Feline Distemper Combo (FVRCP)
These common viruses can cause a severe upper respiratory infection which is highly contagious and can be deadly to young kittens and older cats. This vaccination will prevent or lessen the signs of these upper respiratory diseases. This vaccination also protects kittens against contracting Panleukopenia, a gastrointestinal disease which is similar to the parvo virus in dogs. **All kittens should receive a minimum of 3 doses between the ages of 6 to 16 weeks given 3- 4 weeks apart. Adult cats starting the series should receive two doses 3-4 weeks apart. Following completion of the initial series all cats should receive a 1 year booster and continue with a booster every 3 years.
Feline Leukemia Vaccination
This vaccination should be administered to young cats that spend time outdoors. **Cats should receive an initial dose as young as 8-12 weeks of age with a second dose given 3- 4 weeks after. Continue to booster annually.
Dog Vaccines
Rabies
Rabies is a fatal neurologic disease of animals that can be passed to humans via bite wounds. This vaccination is required by law for both dogs and cats in the city of Duluth and for interstate transport. **All dogs over 12 weeks should receive an initial vaccination. A repeat dose should be administered 1 year later. Continue vaccination every 3 years.
Canine Distemper Combo (DHPP)
This vaccination provides immunity against a variety of upper respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurologic diseases, including distemper and parvo. Parvo is a highly contagious, often fatal, virus of dogs causing vomiting and diarrhea. **All puppies should receive 3 doses between the ages of 6 to 16 weeks given 3- 4 weeks apart. Adult dogs starting the series should receive two doses 3-4 weeks apart. Following completion of the initial series puppies should receive a 1-year booster and continue with a booster every 3-years; adults completing the initial series can be boostered every 3 years.
Lyme
Lyme is a bacterial disease of dogs transmitted by ticks that causes joint pain and fever. Dogs can be infected multiple times over their lifetime if not properly vaccinated. **Dogs over 9 weeks should receive two doses of the vaccine 2-4 weeks apart and then an annual booster.
Kennel Cough (Bordetella)
This vaccination protects against several strains of infectious cough in dogs and is recommended for animals with a high risk of exposure (obedience class, boarding, showing, dog parks, etc) It can cause some temporary (3-10 days) coughing, sneezing, or nasal discharge in a small percentage of animals getting vaccinated. **If an animal has not been vaccinated within the previous 6 months, a booster is recommended 1 week prior to potential exposure.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is transferable to both humans and pets. Leptospirosis is transmitted through contaminated ground water and urine. Symptoms may include weight loss, lethargy and gastrointestinal symptoms. **Dogs should receive two doses of the vaccine 2-4 weeks apart and then an annual booster.
Rabies is a fatal neurologic disease of animals that can be passed to humans via bite wounds. This vaccination is required by law for both dogs and cats in the city of Duluth and for interstate transport. **All dogs over 12 weeks should receive an initial vaccination. A repeat dose should be administered 1 year later. Continue vaccination every 3 years.
Canine Distemper Combo (DHPP)
This vaccination provides immunity against a variety of upper respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurologic diseases, including distemper and parvo. Parvo is a highly contagious, often fatal, virus of dogs causing vomiting and diarrhea. **All puppies should receive 3 doses between the ages of 6 to 16 weeks given 3- 4 weeks apart. Adult dogs starting the series should receive two doses 3-4 weeks apart. Following completion of the initial series puppies should receive a 1-year booster and continue with a booster every 3-years; adults completing the initial series can be boostered every 3 years.
Lyme
Lyme is a bacterial disease of dogs transmitted by ticks that causes joint pain and fever. Dogs can be infected multiple times over their lifetime if not properly vaccinated. **Dogs over 9 weeks should receive two doses of the vaccine 2-4 weeks apart and then an annual booster.
Kennel Cough (Bordetella)
This vaccination protects against several strains of infectious cough in dogs and is recommended for animals with a high risk of exposure (obedience class, boarding, showing, dog parks, etc) It can cause some temporary (3-10 days) coughing, sneezing, or nasal discharge in a small percentage of animals getting vaccinated. **If an animal has not been vaccinated within the previous 6 months, a booster is recommended 1 week prior to potential exposure.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is transferable to both humans and pets. Leptospirosis is transmitted through contaminated ground water and urine. Symptoms may include weight loss, lethargy and gastrointestinal symptoms. **Dogs should receive two doses of the vaccine 2-4 weeks apart and then an annual booster.
