Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
Our veterinary team in Tracy can help to protect your dog or cat from a wide range of dangerous diseases and conditions using routine parasite prevention and pet vaccinations.
Protection & Prevention
At Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital, we focus on preventive care to keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Combined with regular wellness exams, pet vaccinations and parasite prevention form the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare.
Preventative care will give your pet a chance at a long and healthy life. Our team will work closely together and with you in order to craft a customized preventative health care plan for your pet dog or cat.
Pet Vaccinations & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
Maintaining an up to date schedule of vaccinations and parasite prevention is key to preventing a wide range of serious diseases in your cat or dog.
Kitten Vaccinations
During their first year of life, kittens require the following shots and preventative medications in order to protect them from dangerous diseases and conditions.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 5 to 6 months
While the following are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a number of health issues.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
Puppy Vaccinations
During their first year of life, puppies need the following shots and preventative medications in order to protect them form serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals.
Ticks
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals.
Ear Mites
Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of mammals.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
These roundworms live in the digestive system and feed on your pet's blood.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
These flat, hook-like parasitic worms reside in your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
This roundworm's name originates from its whip-like appearance.