Your pet’s preventive care has many different facets that are important for keeping your pet in good health. Cat and dog vaccinations in Kettering, OH are one very essential component of preventive care that protects your pet from dangerous, potentially fatal diseases. In fact, the prevalent use of vaccinations helps keep the entire Kettering pet community safe. Yet, not all pets need every vaccine. Some vaccines are considered “core” and are highly recommended for all pets, while others are “noncore” and are only needed if your pet is at risk. At Hills and Dales Veterinary Clinic, we’ll discuss your pet’s lifestyle, age, disease exposure, travel history, and overall health with you and provide a vaccination protocol that works for them and you!
Core and Noncore Dog and Cat Vaccines
We offer a range of both core and noncore vaccines for cats and dogs. Pet vaccinations are first given to puppies and kittens as an initial series to build up their immune systems. Then, after their series is complete, vaccines are given every year. The vaccinations we offer include:
Deciding Which Vaccines Your Pet Needs
The need for noncore vaccines depends on your pet’s lifestyle and their exposure to risk. Dogs who are more social and spend time at boarding kennels, groomers, dog parks, and training classes are in contact with a lot of other dogs and may be at risk for Canine Flu and Bordetella. These dogs benefit significantly from lifestyle vaccines.
Dogs who are more likely to be outdoors, such as hiking or camping with you benefit from Lyme (a tick-borne illness) and Leptospirosis (bacteria found in infected soil). Meanwhile, outdoor cats, who may come into contact with feral cats, are safer with the feline leukemia vaccine.
For questions about pet vaccinations and how we tailor a vaccine plan to your pet, please contact us today and set up an appointment!