Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
Our East Kootenay vet team can prevent a wide range of serious disorders and diseases with routine vaccinations and parasite prevention to protect your dog or cat.
Protection & Prevention
At Cranbrook Veterinary Hospital, we focus on preventive care to keep common disorders and diseases from becoming issues in the first place.
Vaccinations and parasite prevention treatments form the core of your pet's routine healthcare alongside regular routine exams.
Your pet's best chance for a long, healthy and happy life is through preventative care. Our team will work alongside you to craft customized treatment plans for your dog or cat, tailoring our treatments to their unique needs.
Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
When it comes to preventing serious diseases in your dog or cat, vaccinations are key.
Kitten Vaccinations
Kittens need the following vaccinations over the course of their first year to protect them from a host of serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 5 to 6 months
While not vaccinations, neutering, spaying and microchipping procedures all help to protect your cat from a diverse array of health issues throughout their whole life.
- Neuter (males)
- Spay (females)
- Possible microchip
Puppy Vaccinations
Over the course of their first year, puppies need the following vaccinations to protect them from a host of serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Rabies
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Rabies
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on blood from mammals and birds.
Ticks
These external parasites feed on blood from mammals.
Ear Mites
Ear mites are tiny and very contagious. They live in the ear canals of mammals.
Heartworm
This parasite is thread-like and spread through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
This roundworm lives in digestive systems and feeds on their host's blood.
Roundworm
This parasite lives in its host's intestine and feeds on its contents.
Tapeworm
These parasites are flat and hook-like. They reside in your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
This whip-looking roundworm's name comes from its appearance.