Routine vaccinations and parasite prevention products provided by your Victoria veterinarian can protect your cat or dog from a wide range of serious disorders and diseases.
Protection & Prevention
Our focus on preventive care helps keep your pet from developing common diseases and disorders in the first place.
At Downtown Veterinary Clinic, we combine routine exams, vaccinations and parasite prevention to build a solid foundation for your pet's routine healthcare.
Your pet will have the best chance at a long, healthy life if effective preventive care is provided on a regular basis. Our team can work with you to create a tailored treatment plan for your cat or dog, geared to their individual requirements.
Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
Current vaccinations are essential to protect your dog or cat from a range of contagious diseases that can often develop into serious conditions.
Kitten Vaccinations
Kittens need these vaccinations in their first year to ensure they're protected against dangerous diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Calcivirus, Chlamydia, Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Feline Leukemia
- Booster: Calcivirus, Chlamydia, Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Feline Leukemia 2
- Booster: Calcivirus, Chlamydia, Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis
- 5 to 6 months
While these are not vaccinations, microchipping, spaying and neutering help protect your cat from multiple health issues.
- Possible microchip
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
Puppy Vaccinations
Puppies require these vaccinations in their first year to ensure they're protected from serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 Weeks
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Lyme Disease
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Lyme Disease
- Rabies
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Rabies
Fleas
Fleas are small, wingless external parasites that consume blood of birds and mammals.
Ticks
These small, blood-sucking parasites attach to mammals. They may spread disease.
Ear Mites
Tiny ear mites live in mammals' ear canals and are highly contagious. Outdoor cats are most at risk.
Heartworm
Parasitic heartworms are spread through mosquito bites and can cause serious disease.
Hookworm
Hookworms reside in the digestive system and can cause serious illness in dogs and cats.
Roundworm
Parasitic roundworms feed on intestinal contents and deprive animals of nutrients.
Tapeworm
Flat, segmented tapeworms reside in your pet's intestines and cause health problems.
Whipworm
This common intestinal parasite causes severe irritation and has a whip-like appearance.
Caring for Pets in Victoria
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