Cosentino Mobile Pet Services

08/04/2025

What vaccines does your kitten need, and when should they be given?

FVRCP is a combination vaccine for feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. This vaccine is considered a core vaccine, meaning ALL kittens should be vaccinated for it (and adult cats) regardless of their lifestyle.

The first kitten vaccine is typically given between 6-8 weeks old, and may be given by the breeder's veterinarian before you bring your kitten home. The vaccine is then boostered every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is 16 weeks or older when the immune system is considered "mature". We additionally recommend giving another booster at 6 months old, based on recommendations from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association. Depending on what age your kitten started their vaccine series this may mean 2-4 vaccine visits to ensure they are protected. It is important to not miss any of your kitten's vaccine visits, because there is only a certain window that the booster can be given so if you are late the series may have to be started again.

08/04/2025

What vaccines does your puppy need, and when should they be given?

DA2PP (sometimes referred to as DAPP or DHPP) is a combination vaccine for distemper virus, adenovirus-2/hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza. This vaccine is considered a core vaccine, meaning ALL puppies should be vaccinated for it (and adult dogs) regardless of their lifestyle.

The first puppy vaccine is typically given between 6-8 weeks old, and may be given by the breeder's veterinarian before you bring your puppy home. The vaccine is then boostered every 3-4 weeks until the puppy is 16 weeks or older when the immune system is considered "mature". Depending on what age your puppy started their vaccine series this may mean 2-4 vaccine visits to ensure they are protected. It is important to not miss any of your puppy's vaccine visits, because there is only a certain window that the booster can be given so if you are late the series may have to be started again.

08/04/2025

August is all about vaccinations as it's Immunization Awareness Month!

One of the most common concerns pet parents have about vaccinating their pet is the risk of vaccine reactions. It's scary to think about what could go wrong, and no vaccination (or treatment) carries zero risk of reaction. But vaccine reactions in dogs and cats are thankfully very uncommon, and serious anaphylactic reactions are especially rare.

Most vaccine reactions are mild symptoms that will resolve on their own or with basic support (discomfort, mild lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea) - these typically occur within a few hours or 1-2 days after vaccination. Significant vaccine reactions that require more immediate medical attention (facial swelling, difficulty breathing, pale gums, collapse) typically occur within the first few minutes to hours after vaccination, so often the pet is still in the clinic and can be treated right away. We are always happy to have owners wait in the clinic for 15-20 minutes after the vaccinations to monitor for reactions that can then be dealt with promptly.

It's important that you always let us know if your pet has a reaction after a vaccine, and what specific symptoms they have. Not only does this help us treat the reaction (your pet may need to come back to the hospital, or you might need to give medication at home), but it helps us plan a future vaccination plan which may include pre-treatment with Benadryl ahead of vaccines, splitting up vaccinations to avoid multiple vaccines on the same day, or skipping the vaccine altogether in some cases.

Some things that can increase the risk of vaccine reactions and should always be discussed with your veterinarian:
- history of prior vaccine reactions
- immune compromised health conditions/treatments (such as cancer or auto-immune disease)
- current illness or infection
- multiple vaccines or antigens (the diseases a vaccine protects against - some vaccines cover multiple diseases) given at the same time
- small patient size (we usually recommend splitting vaccines for our tiny patients!)

08/04/2025

08/04/2025

Remember to keep your pets cool this summer! ☀️😎

https://ontariospca.ca/blog/summer-safety-tips-for-you-and-your-pets/

06/30/2025

As a bisexual veterinarian that treats all kinds of animals including chameleons, this represents me. 🌈🦎🩷💜💙🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

06/26/2025

Big News from Bay VETS Urgent Care Collingwood! As of July 1st we are expanding our Summer hours to 7 days/week.
New Summer Hours:
Monday-Friday 6pm - 10pm
Weekends and Holidays 8am - 8 pm
We will be open Canada Day 🇨🇦 8am - 8pm
We would like to thank our community veterinarians, RVTS, support staff and of course YOU, our pet-loving community whose support has allowed us to make this possible.
Call: 289-985-0855
Location: 16 Pine Street Collingwood (across from Loblaws)

06/26/2025

06/26/2025

🦉 Injured or orphaned wildlife? Here’s who to call in Ontario for help and information!
Save this post for trusted wildlife rescue contacts.
❗Always call first! Many rescues and sanctuaries need to prepare before accepting animals.
💡 Let’s protect our wild neighbours - every call makes a difference.

06/26/2025

What should parrots eat?

It’s important to offer parrots a varied diet in captivity, with options for natural foraging behaviour.