Preventive Care & Vaccinations in Clemmons
The vets at Animal Hospital of Clemmons provide routine vaccinations and parasite prevention for cats and dogs to help ensure long-term health.
Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
Vaccinations and parasite prevention help us keep our patients healthy long term by preventing many common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Together with regular wellness exams, these preventive treatments are the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare.
We’ll work with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog that meets their lifestyle and health needs.
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Kitten Schedule
Kitties require a variety of vaccinations and procedures during their first year to protect them against serious diseases. After the first year, they’ll only need annual boosters.
6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
10 to 12 weeks
- Purevax Rabies Vaccine
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
5 to 6 months
Although the following are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a variety of health problems.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
Adult Cat Vaccinations
Adult cats need boosters for the core vaccines one year following the kitten vaccines.
After that initial booster, core vaccines boosters are recommended every one to three years, depending on the vaccine used and whether or not the cat goes outside.
Puppy Schedule
Puppies need a series of vaccinations in the first year of life to protect them from many dangerous diseases as their immune system develops.
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)
Adult Dog Vaccinations
Adult dogs require boosters on their core vaccines every one to three years starting one year after the initial puppy round.
The frequency of boosters depends on the specific vaccine used, as well as your dog's daily life and unique needs.
Fleas
Fleas are small, flightless external parasites that consume the blood of mammals and birds.
Ticks
Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
Ear Mites
Ear mites are arachnids that live in the ear canals of cats, dogs, and other mammals.
Heartworm
Heartworm is a small, thread-like parasitic roundworm that is spread through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
Hookworms are blood-feeding, parasitic roundworms that live in the digestive system of dogs and cats.
Roundworm
Roundworms live in the intestines of animals and feed off of partially digested intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
Tapeworms are flat, segmented parasitic worms that live in the intestines of some animals.
Whipworm
Whipworm is a parasitic roundworm common in dogs, that gets its name from its whip-like appearance.