Vaccinations
Vaccinations are an important part of your pets’ wellness care. There are many diseases that your pet will not have a natural immunity to. The diseases that we vaccinate against can be deadly, and very costly to treat.
Rabies vaccines are required for all animals by law in the State of Texas. Dogs receive an initial one year vaccine, a three-year booster the following year, and are re-vaccinated for Rabies every three years thereafter. We use PureVax Rabies Vaccine on our feline patients. This is a recombinant, one-year vaccine that has been specifically designed for increased safety in cats.
Not all pets require every vaccine available. Our veterinarians will work with you to help determine which vaccines are necessary for your pet based on his or her medical history, environment, and lifestyle.
Aside from rabies, we commonly vaccinate against the following:
In Dogs
- Parvovirus - This is a highly common and extremely contagious intestinal virus that is often fatal in puppies and immunodeficient dogs.
- Distemper - Another highly contagious respiratory virus that affects mostly puppies, it can be fatal, and often results in life-long side effects even when successfully treated.
- Viral Hepatitis - A virus that attacks the liver and kidneys. It can be fatal, especially in puppies.
- Leptospirosis - A bacterial infection damaging the liver and kidneys that can be transmitted to humans.
- Coronavirus – This virus can cause diarrhea, and may complicate parvovirus infections.
- Bordetella (Kennel Cough) – Bordetella Bronchiseptica is one of the most common causes of Kennel Cough, an upper respiratory infection that is highly contagious.
- Parainfluenza – Another cause of Kennel Cough.
In Cats
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis – An upper respiratory disease caused by the feline herpes virus. Can result in pneumonia, which is especially deadly in kittens.
- Calicivirus – An upper respiratory disease similar to FVR.
- Panleukopenia – A disease very similar to canine parvovirus. It's very contagious with a high mortality rate.
- Feline Leukemia - A virus that is transmitted primarily through bites from infected cats. It causes immunodeficiency, meaning that an FeLV positive cat is more likely to have serious complications and possibly die from other illnesses.