Lowering Disease Risks with Cat & Dog Vaccinations in Fogelsville, PA

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Infectious organisms are just as much a problem for our dogs and cats as they are for us, and also like us, our pets benefit from the protection of vaccines. Sunflower Veterinary Center carries cat and dog vaccines specially formulated to reduce the spread of various animal diseases safely and effectively, such as rabies, distemper, kennel cough, Lyme disease, leptospirosis, and feline leukemia. Our Fogelsville, PA, animal hospital provides a tailored pet vaccination approach, assessing your companion’s individual needs and recommending vaccines accordingly. Cat and dog vaccinations can result in longer, healthier lives for our pets and prevent costly illnesses.

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Which Vaccines are Most Important for Dogs & Cats?

Pet vaccines can be divided into two categories: core and non-core/lifestyle based. Core vaccines are considered essential to a pet’s health and safety, and usually include:

Dogs

  • Rabies
  • Distemper
  • Hepatitis
  • Parvovirus
  • Parainfluenza

Cats

  • Rabies
  • Feline viral rhinotracheitis
  • Calicivirus
  • Panleukopenia

We recommend non-core or lifestyle-based vaccines for pets that are at an elevated risk for certain illnesses. Some pets may never require these shots, but travel or other changes in lifestyle might make them necessary to your pet’s safety. Non-core vaccines that we will discuss and decide upon include the following:

Dogs

  • Lyme
  • Leptospirosis
  • Bordetella
  • Influenza

Cats

  • Feline Leukemia

How Soon Should My Pet be Vaccinated?

If you have just adopted a new puppy or kitten, we recommend getting their booster shots as early as 6-8 weeks, if possible. This is because puppies and kittens start to lose the protective antibodies they gain while nursing their mothers, making them more vulnerable to infection. During their initial puppy/kitten visits, your pet will be given a series of boosters to gradually increase their immunity to life-threatening diseases.

Is it time for your pet to get their booster shots? Request an appointment.

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