08/25/2026
๐๐พ August is National Immunization Awareness Month! ๐พ๐
Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect animals from serious, and sometimes life-threatening, diseases.
๐ถ๐ฑ Core Vaccines are recommended for nearly all pets because they protect against common, severe diseases:
โข Dogs: Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus, and Rabies
โข Cats: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, and Rabies
๐พ Non-Core Vaccines are recommended based on your pet's lifestyle and risk factors:
โข Dogs: Bordetella (kennel cough), Leptospirosis, Lyme disease, and Canine Influenza
โข Cats: Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and others based on exposure risk
๐ผ When should puppies and kittens start vaccines?
Most puppies and kittens begin their vaccine series at 6โ8 weeks of age, followed by boosters every few weeks until about 16 weeks old. These early vaccines help protect them as the immunity they received from their mother begins to fade.
๐ด๐ฎ Vaccines are important for large animals, too! Horses, cattle, sheep, and goats benefit from vaccination programs that help prevent diseases such as tetanus, rabies, respiratory illnesses, and reproductive diseases. Our veterinarians can recommend a vaccination schedule tailored to your animals' needs.
One of the best ways to keep animals healthy is through preventive care, and vaccines play a vital role in protecting animals of all sizes. If you have questions about which vaccines are right for your pets or livestock, we're here to help!
