Dog and Cat Vaccinations in Virginia-Highland, GA
Cat and dog vaccinations protect your pet for sure, but did you know they can also help keep your human family safe? Some diseases that pets can contract are zoonotic, meaning they can spread between animals and people. At The Village Vets Virginia-Highland, we believe every pet deserves a long and happy life with you. That’s why we offer safe, effective vaccines for a lifetime of protection.
Quality Vaccines for Every Pet
When it comes to pet vaccinations, trust the experts. At The Village Vets, we administer the highest quality vaccines that have been proven both effective and safe. There are vaccination clinics that offer very inexpensive vaccinations, but be aware those vaccines are likely of lesser quality and could be ineffective or even harmful to your pet. We offer only the best vaccines that minimize any risk for adverse reactions and are highly effective.
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Vaccines We Offer & When Your Pet Needs Them
Puppies and kittens begin with a series of vaccinations in their first year of life that helps to build their immunity. After their first year, they’ll need boosters to maintain their resistance. Cat and dog vaccinations are either “core” (highly recommended for all pets) or “noncore” (recommended for pets at risk). At The Village Vets, we follow AAHA and AAFP guidelines to give your pet the best protection with the least risk of over-vaccination.
Dog Vaccinations
Core
- Rabies (required by law in Georgia)
- Initial series: one dose at 12 weeks of age
- Booster: one year after initial series, then every 3 years
- DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza)
- Initial series: three doses 3-4 weeks apart, starting at 6-8 weeks of age
- Booster: one year after initial series, then every 3 years
Noncore
- Leptospirosis (highly recommended)
- Initial series: two doses given in combination with the last two injections of DHPP
- Booster: annually
- Canine Influenza (bivalent)
- Initial series: two doses starting as early as 6-8 weeks of age, then 3-4 weeks later
- Booster: annually
- Bordetella (kennel cough)
- Initial series: one dose as early as 6 weeks of age
- Booster: every 6 months
- Lyme Disease
- Initial series: two doses starting as early as 9-10 weeks, then 3-4 weeks later
- Booster: annually
- Coronavirus (this is not the same coronavirus as COVID-19)
- Initial series: two doses starting as early as 10-12 weeks, then 3-4 weeks later
- Booster: annually
Cat Vaccinations
Core
- Rabies (required by law in Georgia)
- Initial series: one dose at 12 weeks of age
- Booster: annually
- FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis calicivirus, panleukopenia)
- Initial series: three doses 3-4 weeks apart starting at 6-8 weeks of age
- Booster: one year after initial series, then every 3 years
Noncore
- Feline Leukemia (recommended for outdoor cats)
- Initial series: two doses as early as 8 weeks of age, then 3-4 weeks later
- Booster: annually
- Pneumonitis
- Initial series: three doses given along with FVRCP
- Booster: one year after initial series, then every 3 years if still at risk
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- Initial series: three doses 3-4 weeks apart starting at 8 weeks of age
- Booster: annually
- Feline Infectious Peritonitis
- Initial series: two doses starting as early as 16 weeks of age, then 3-4 weeks later
- Booster: annual
Customized Vaccinations for Every Pet
Your pet is unique, and the vaccines they need to stay safe and healthy are unique as well. We’ll work with you to develop a customized vaccination protocol based on your pet’s lifestyle, if and where they travel, whether they are indoor or outdoor, and many other factors! For any questions or concerns about cat and dog vaccinations, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
