Vaccine Protocol

6 to 8 weeks: Physical Exam, 1st DHP-PV (no Leptospirosis) vaccine, Fecal Test, Deworm, and prescribe Heartworm & Flea Prevention.
**Preventatives are ongoing once monthly for the life span of your pet.
11 to 12 weeks: Physical Exam, 2nd DHP-PV vaccine, 1st Leptospirosis vaccine, 1st Canine Influenza, and deworming.
**The first Leptospirosis shot in a combination vaccine with the 2nd DHP-PV
15 to 16 weeks: Physical Exam, Rabies vaccine, 3rd DHP-PV vaccine, 2nd Leptospirosis (DHLP-PV) vaccine, 2nd Canine Influenza, and Fecal Test
4 to 6 months: Spay or Neuter, Microchip

*Please note that we do not consider Canine Influenza a core vaccination but many groomers, and boarding facilities will require it.

We require at least 24 hours notice if you need to cancel your appointment. For all missed or cancelled appointments with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged a Missed Appointment Fee of $60.

For all missed or cancelled surgeries with less than 48 hours notice, you will be charged a Missed Surgery Fee of $100.

Corona: Corona virus causes diarrhea in dogs less than 8 weeks of age. It is uncommon, and most dogs are immune to the corona virus even if they are not vaccinated. We do not see the benefits of this vaccine.

Giardia: This vaccination does not actually prevent infection. Around 90% of the dogs who are infected, respond well to treatment, and are asymptomatic.

Lyme: Lyme disease can be spread through ticks, but only about 1% of ticks carry the disease. There is not enough confirmed evidence of the disease in Texas to substantiate a vaccination at this time. If you are traveling to a confirmed endemic area with your dog, we may be able to direct you to a reliable resource.

**We offer the canine influenza vaccine upon request.

6 to 8 weeks: Physical Exam, 1st FVRCP vaccine, FIV/FELV Test, Fecal Test, Deworm, Heartworm/Flea Prevention
10 to 12 weeks: Physical Exam, 1st FELV vaccine, 2nd FVRCP vaccine, Deworm
14 to 16 weeks: Physical Exam, Rabies vaccine, 2nd FELV vaccine, 3rd FVRCP vaccine, Fecal Test
4 to 6 months: Spay or Neuter, Microchip

FVRCP: 1 year after final kitten booster, then every 3 years.
FELV: Given yearly until a total of 3 adult FELV vaccines have been administered, then none thereafter.
Rabies: Given as a yearly or 3 year option, 1 year after final kitten booster.
FIV/FELV/Heartworm Test: Administered when necessary, such as when a typically indoor cat starts going outdoors, prior to vaccinating, or a cat with unknown history.

We recommend you keep your cats on Revolution monthly to protect from flea's and heartworm infections.

FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus): The theoretical and lower percentage of efficacy for this vaccine is not considered a large enough benefit to outweigh the risks of the vaccination itself. Cats that receive this vaccine will test positive for FIV regardless of whether they have actually contracted it.

FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis): The theoretical and lower percentage of efficacy for this vaccine is not considered a large enough benefit to outweigh the risks of the vaccination itself.