Vaccinations

Routine vaccinations are one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy and protected. At Toebeans and Tails Veterinary Hospital we use only well-tested vaccine combinations for protection against the most serious diseases in our area. We'll perform an individualized assessment of your pet's risk factors, life stage, and lifestyle to determine which vaccines they need and how often.

Vaccinations begin between six and eight weeks of age for puppies and kittens, the time when nursing pets begin to lose the immunities provided by mother's milk. For many diseases, vaccine boosters are needed. After around four months of age, vaccinated pets are protected for one year.

Following the routine puppy and kitten series of vaccinations and one-year booster shots, we recommend vaccinating dogs for the distemper virus and parvovirus every three years. Cats should be vaccinated for panleukopenia and upper respiratory viruses every three years. Both dogs and cats should continue to be vaccinated for Rabies. This is good medicine and also required by Virginia law. 

Your pet's vaccinations are tailored to fit their lifestyle. Recommendations for vaccines will vary if you and your pet visit grooming salons, boarding facilities, obedience classes, or dog parks. Other factors that will influence vaccine recommendations include if you travel with your pet and how much time they spend outdoors.

Some pets may experience allergic reactions requiring different protocols. Dr. Wilson will examine your pet to determine the safest action to take to keep them protected.

Vaccines we offer: 

• Rabies
• Canine distemper virus, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza (DHPP)
• Leptospirosis 
• Lyme disease
• Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
• Canine influenza 
• Feline viral rhinotracheitis (feline herpesvirus 1 or FHV-1)
• Feline calicivirus (or FCV)
• Feline leukemia