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Vaccinations
Protecting Your Pet with Safety and Precision
At Doylestown Veterinary Hospital, we understand that vaccinations are a vital part of your pet’s health care plan. We take pride in offering only the most advanced, safest vaccines, utilizing cutting-edge technology to protect your pet from a wide range of infectious diseases. Our approach prioritizes your pet’s health and comfort, ensuring vaccinations are spaced appropriately to reduce stress and optimize immunity.
Thoughtful Vaccination Plans
We tailor vaccination schedules to your pet’s individual needs and lifestyle, spacing vaccines thoughtfully to minimize stress and support a healthy immune response. For pets with unique needs or established immunity, we offer titer testing as an alternative to some vaccinations, ensuring they remain protected without unnecessary vaccinations.
Protecting your pet’s health is a partnership, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to discuss your pet’s vaccination plan and keep them healthy, happy, and thriving.
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Core & Lifestyle Vaccines for Dogs
Core Vaccines
These vaccines are essential for all dogs, protecting against the most prevalent and dangerous diseases:
- Distemper: A highly contagious virus affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems.
- Parvovirus: A severe gastrointestinal disease that can be life-threatening without vaccination.
- Adenovirus (Infectious Hepatitis): A viral disease that causes fever, vasculitis, and hepatitis.
- Rabies: A fatal viral disease affecting the nervous system, transmitted through the bite of an infected animal.
Lifestyle Vaccines
Recommended based on your dog’s exposure risk and activities:
- Lyme Disease: A bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, often leading to joint pain and fever.
- Canine Influenza: A highly contagious respiratory virus causing cough, fever, and nasal discharge.
- Bordetella: Critical for dogs frequently exposed to other dogs, such as in daycare, grooming, or boarding.
- Leptospirosis: Particularly recommended for dogs with outdoor access or exposure to standing water.
Core Vaccines for Cats
Core Vaccines
All cats benefit from these vaccines, which protect against serious and widespread illnesses:
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpesvirus): A leading cause of upper respiratory infections in cats.
- Feline Calicivirus: Often occurring alongside rhinotracheitis, this virus causes severe respiratory symptoms.
- Feline Panleukopenia: A highly contagious virus that destroys white blood cells, affecting immunity and organ function.
- Rabies: Essential for all cats, rabies vaccination protects against this fatal viral disease.
Lifestyle Vaccine
- Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): A retrovirus that weakens the immune system and can lead to other health issues. This vaccine is recommended for cats with outdoor access or those in contact with FeLV-positive cats.