Vaccinations are given to stimulate an animal's immune system to protect them from diseases that are contagious and can cause serious illness or death. 

Vaccines must be given in sets in order to be effective. 

Some vaccines are required by law (Rabies vaccine) and some are given only to pets "at risk" (i.e. Lyme's Vaccine is given to animals that may encounter ticks). 

Your veterinarian will help decide which vaccines your pet needs. 

Each Vaccination is $10.00, with the exception of Lyme which is $11.00

Puppy Vaccine Schedule:

6 weeks - Parvo ( 6 wk )

8 weeks - Da2p # 1, Parvo #1, Bordatella #1,

Corona #1

12 weeks - Da2p #2, Parvo #2, Bordatella #2, Corona #2, Rabies ( 1 year )

                Lyme #1 (optional)

16 weeks - Da2p #3, Parvo #3, Corona #3, Lyme #2 (optional)

Adult Dogs Vaccine Schedule:

Da2p, Parvo, Bordatella, Rabies

Lyme (optional)

We do not give Corona to adult dogs.

Explanation of Canine Vaccines:

DA2PP: (Given once per year)

Commonly referred to as the Canine Distemper Vaccine or the "Four-In-One" vaccine.  This vaccine protects against Canine Distemper (causes neurological or brain disease and possible death), Adenovirus (causes liver disease), Parvovirus (severe intestinal damage and possible death), and Parainfluenza (respiratory disease).

Corona:

This disease causes severe diarrhea in young dogs indistinguishable from Parvo.  In rare cases it may invade the spleen, liver, brain and lung tissue.   

Bordetella: (Given every 6 months)

This is also known as the "kennel cough" vaccine.  This protects your dog against certain strains of contagious respiratory infections.  The vaccine is typically required prior to boarding, grooming, or starting daycare or obedience classes.  This vaccine must be given every 6 months to be effective.

Rabies:  (Given every 3 years)

This vaccination is required by law in the state of Nevada and protects your pet from a serious viral infection that is spread through the saliva of infected animals (often transmitted through bites).  Rabies is contagious to people.

Lyme:

Dogs get Lyme Disease from an infected tick.  Some dogs can be carriers of the disease without showing any clinical signs, while others may become very ill.  The lyme vaccine is only given to dogs in this area that may be exposed to ticks (i.e. dogs that go hiking or travel to areas where ticks are endemic).  Ask  your veterinarian if you are unsure if your pet needs this vaccine.

Kitten Vaccine Schedule:

8 weeks - FVRCP#1

12 weeks - FVRCP #2, Felv/FIV testing, Felv #2, Rabies *(1 year)

16 weeks - Felv #2

Adult Cats Vaccine Schedule:

FVRCP, Felv, Rabies (3 year)

Explanation of Feline Vaccines: 

FVRCP:

Commonly referred to as the Feline Distemper Vaccine.  The abbreviation stands for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia.  Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus cause upper respiratory infections (sneezing, runny eyes and nose) while Panleukopenia virus may cause death in young kittens and severe diarrhea in older cats.

Rabies:

This vaccination is required by law in the state of Nevada and protects your pet from a serious viral infection that is spread through the saliva of infected animals (often transmitted through bites).  Rabies is contagious to people.

FeLV:

Feline Leukemia is commonly found in outdoor cat populations but indoor kittens are not completely safe as the disease can be passed to the kitten from it's mother. Outdoor kittens contract the virus through coming in contact with infected oral/nasal secretions or urine from a contagious cat.  Feline Leukemia is known as a disease of "friendly" cats- ones that groom eachother.  The virus actually causes cancer of the bone marrow and lymph nodes.  It is very important to have your kitten tested for FeLV and vaccinated before introducing it into your household.  Be aware that an outdoor cat vaccinated with the FeLV vaccine can still be a "carrier" and infect an indoor cat that is not vaccinated.

FIV:

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (or Feline AIDS) is also more common in outdoor cat populations, and like FeLV it can be passed on from the mother.  This virus works just like the human immunodeficiency virus, impairing the kitten's immune system leading to death from opportunistic infections.  Once again, your new kitten should be tested for FIV before being introduced into your household.  We currently ONLY recommend this vaccine for catteries where FIV has been a problem, as once a cat has been vaccinated for FIV, tests cannot differentiate between vaccinated cats and cats with an active infection.

FIP:

Feline Infectious Peritonitis is caused by a virus and is an often fatal immune system disease that is difficult to diagnose.  There is a vaccine for it, however it is usually reserved for catteries where FIP has been problematic.  There is also evidence to show that it may not be safe for asymptomatic cats already with the disease.  We currently do not use this vaccine.

Ferret Vaccine Schedule:

8 weeks- Distemper #1

12 weeks- Distemper #2

13 weeks- Ferret Rabies

Adult Ferret Vaccine Schedule:

Distemper

Rabies