Vaccines & Schedules
Vaccines protect your pet from serious, often preventable diseases. Keeping vaccinations current — and on schedule — gives your dog or cat the best lifelong protection. Not sure what your pet needs? That’s exactly what we’re here for.
Recommended Vaccines for Dogs and Puppies
Vaccinations begin at 8 weeks old with the distemper/parvo series, followed by a rabies vaccine at 16 weeks. After the initial series, dogs need an annual distemper/parvo booster and a rabies booster every three years. See our Healthy Puppy Packages.
| Vaccine | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| DA2PP (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) | Core. Given at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, then annually. |
| Rabies | Core. Given at 16 weeks, again 1 year later, then every 3 years. |
| Bordetella | Recommended for dogs that board, attend daycare, or have high dog-traffic exposure. |
| Leptospirosis | Recommended based on exposure to water, wildlife, or livestock. |
| Canine Influenza | Based on exposure. Some local boarding facilities require it. |
| Lyme Disease | Not generally recommended unless traveling to an area where Lyme is present. |
| Rattlesnake | Not core, but worth discussing if your dog spends time in the high desert or backcountry. |
Recommended Vaccines for Cats and Kittens
Vaccinations begin around 8 weeks old with the FVRCP series, followed by a rabies vaccine at 16 weeks. After the initial series, cats need an annual FVRCP booster and a rabies booster every three years. See our Healthy Kitten Packages.
| Vaccine | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) | Core. Given at 8, 12, and 16 weeks old, then annually. |
| Rabies | Core. Given at 16 weeks, again 1 year later, then every 3 years. |
| FeLV (Feline Leukemia) | Recommended for all kittens who will be outdoor cats. |
