Cat Vaccinations
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. Unless you have provided proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination, your cat will be vaccinated for this. **All cats over 12 weeks should receive an initial vaccination. A repeat dose should be administered 1 year later. Repeat vaccinations every 1 to 3 years
as determined by your veterinarian.
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.
FeLV/FIV Test
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are both contagious viral diseases of cats. These diseases cause immune suppression that can lead to increased susceptibility to other infectious diseases and in the case of FeLV, can be potentially fatal. **This test should be done on all cats and kittens prior to entering a home with other cats and is useful information on all cats.
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.
Microchipping
When your cat is anesthetized we simply inject a microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, beneath the surface of your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. The
chip will last the life of your pet. By passing a microchip scanner over the shoulder blades there is a unique ID code emitted that can be used to positively identify your pet.
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. Unless you have provided proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination, your cat will be vaccinated for this. **All cats over 12 weeks should receive an initial vaccination. A repeat dose should be administered 1 year later. Repeat vaccinations every 1 to 3 years
as determined by your veterinarian.
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.
FeLV/FIV Test
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are both contagious viral diseases of cats. These diseases cause immune suppression that can lead to increased susceptibility to other infectious diseases and in the case of FeLV, can be potentially fatal. **This test should be done on all cats and kittens prior to entering a home with other cats and is useful information on all cats.
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.
Microchipping
When your cat is anesthetized we simply inject a microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, beneath the surface of your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. The
chip will last the life of your pet. By passing a microchip scanner over the shoulder blades there is a unique ID code emitted that can be used to positively identify your pet.
Dog Vaccinations
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. Unless you have provided proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination, your dog will be vaccinated for this. **All dogs over 12 weeks should receive an initial vaccination. A repeat dose should be administered 1 year later. Repeat vaccinations every 1 to 3 years as determined by your veterinarian.
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 a minimum of 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 all dogs should receive a 1-year booster and continue with a booster every 3-years.
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 (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.
Heartworm Test
A heartworm test is a test that checks for the evidence of the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, more commonly known as heartworm, in your dog’s bloodstream. Antigen for the heartworm cannot be detected until 6 months after initial infection. For this reason, testing animals less than 6 months of age is not recommended. Dogs should be tested annually and placed on preventative medication (something you can only get from your regular veterinarian).
Microchipping
When your dog is anesthetized we simply inject a microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, beneath the surface of your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. The chip will last the life of your pet. By passing a microchip scanner over the shoulder blades there is a unique ID code emitted that can be used to positively identify your pet.
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. Unless you have provided proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination, your dog will be vaccinated for this. **All dogs over 12 weeks should receive an initial vaccination. A repeat dose should be administered 1 year later. Repeat vaccinations every 1 to 3 years as determined by your veterinarian.
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 a minimum of 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 all dogs should receive a 1-year booster and continue with a booster every 3-years.
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 (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.
Heartworm Test
A heartworm test is a test that checks for the evidence of the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, more commonly known as heartworm, in your dog’s bloodstream. Antigen for the heartworm cannot be detected until 6 months after initial infection. For this reason, testing animals less than 6 months of age is not recommended. Dogs should be tested annually and placed on preventative medication (something you can only get from your regular veterinarian).
Microchipping
When your dog is anesthetized we simply inject a microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, beneath the surface of your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. The chip will last the life of your pet. By passing a microchip scanner over the shoulder blades there is a unique ID code emitted that can be used to positively identify your pet.
