Pet Vaccinations
At South Pasadena Animal Hospital, we focus on preventive care to keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Combined with regular wellness exams, pet vaccinations and parasite prevention form the foundation of your animal's routine healthcare.
Preventive care gives your pet the best chance at a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog, tailored to their unique needs.
Pet Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
In their first year of life, kittens need the following shots to protect them from serious diseases.
In their first year, puppies need these shots to protect them from dangerous diseases.
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6 to 8 WeeksRhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
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10 to 12 WeeksBooster: D.H.P.P. (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) Bordetella (Optional) Leptospirosis (Optional)
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14 to 16 WeeksBooster: D.H.P.P. (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) Rabies Booster: Bordetella (Optional) Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional) Although the following are not puppy vaccinations, spaying, neutering, and microchipping help protect your dog from a number of health issues, and therefore fall under the preventive health care umbrella. Spay (female) - Dog spaying will prevent your female dog from mothering puppies, but it can also help to prevent certain cancers and regular heat cycles which can attract roaming males to your property. Neuter (male) - Dog neutering can help to prevent your male dog from fathering unwanted puppies, as well as protecting your dog from a number of serious cancers, and helping to reduce the risk of roaming and dog aggression. Microchipping - A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is about the size of a grain of rice and placed under your pet’s skin. Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they are lost.
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12 to 16 MonthsFinal Booster: D.H.P.P. (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) Rabies Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional) Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
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6 to 8 WeeksRhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
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10 to 12 WeeksBooster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia Feline Leukemia
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14 to 16 WeeksRabies Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia Feline Leukemia 2
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5 to 6 MonthsWhile the following are not kitten vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a number of health issues, and therefore fall under the preventive health care umbrella. Spay (females) - Spaying your female cat prevents the birth of unwanted litters of kittens, protects your cat against serious illnesses, and can help to prevent behaviors such as howling and scooting that accompany heat cycles. Neuter (males) - Neutering your male cat prevents your pet from fathering unwanted kittens, protects your cat against various illnesses, and can help to prevent territory marking (spraying), roaming, howling, and cat aggression. Microchipping - A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is about the size of a grain of rice and placed under your pet’s skin. Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they are lost.
Parasite Prevention
Parasites pose a serious health threat to people and animals in the South Pasadena area. Left untreated, parasites can threaten the life of your cat or dog, and in some cases can even be transmitted to other people or pets living in your household. Our parasite prevention products can help protect your dog or cat from the following common parasites: