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Protect your pet from preventable diseases with customized vaccine schedules for every life stage.

Pet Vaccinations: Protecting Your Pet from Preventable Illnesses

Keeping your pet healthy starts with strong prevention—and vaccinations are one of the most important tools we have. Vaccines protect your dog or cat from a range of contagious, sometimes life-threatening diseases. Whether you’ve just brought home a new puppy or kitten or your adult pet is due for boosters, staying current on vaccines is essential to their lifelong health.

Why Are Pet Vaccines Important?

Vaccinations work by preparing your pet’s immune system to fight off specific diseases before they ever come into contact with these diseases. Some of these illnesses—like rabies or parvovirus—can be fatal if left untreated. Others can cause chronic discomfort, extended treatment, or put other animals at risk.

Vaccines don’t just protect your pet—they help protect the broader pet community by reducing the spread of disease.

What Vaccines Does My Pet Need?

Vaccine needs vary based on your pet’s species, age, lifestyle, and local disease risks. Here’s a general breakdown:

For Dogs:

  • Core Vaccines: Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus, Leptospirosis

  • Lifestyle-Dependent Vaccines: Bordetella (kennel cough), Canine Influenza

For Cats:

  • Core Vaccines: Rabies, FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)

  • Lifestyle-Dependent Vaccines: Feline Leukemia (FeLV), especially for outdoor or multi-cat households

Your veterinarian will help you build a tailored vaccine schedule based on your pet’s needs and environment.

What to Expect During a Vaccination Appointment

  • Wellness Exam: We start with a head-to-tail checkup to ensure your pet is healthy enough for vaccines.

  • Personalized Plan: Based on age, health, and lifestyle.

  • Quick and Gentle Shots: Most pets tolerate vaccines well. The process is quick and performed with care.

  • Post-Vaccine Monitoring: Mild soreness or sleepiness is normal. We’ll guide you on what to watch for and when to follow up.

We keep detailed vaccine records to ensure your pet stays on track—and help with things like boarding, grooming, or travel documentation.

When Should My Pet Be Vaccinated?

Puppies and kittens typically begin vaccinations at 6–8 weeks of age, with boosters every 3–4 weeks until about 16 weeks. Adult pets need regular boosters based on the vaccine type—some are annual, others are every 3 years.

Staying on schedule is the best way to keep your pet protected.

Vaccinations are a simple step with a big impact. They prevent illness, reduce long-term costs, and support a longer, healthier life for your pet.

🐾 Looking to keep your pet healthy and happy? Visit us—we’re here to support every step of the way.

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FAQs

Answers to your top FAQs on veterinary care.

These procedures are priced according to species, size/weight, and any special circumstances such as cryptorchidism in males and pregnancy or pyometra in females. If you have yet to establish care, please schedule an appointment to discuss this with a veterinarian. If your patient has already been seen by a veterinarian, please ask one of our client service representatives for an estimate. The estimate will include the surgery, anesthesia, pre-op bloodwork, and any medications to go home.

Without examining your pet, we cannot be sure. Some spay/neuter facilities do not use the green line tattoo. Some male dogs have undescended testicles, a condition called cryptorchidism. Some female dogs may have a scar on their abdomen from a cesarean section or other abdominal procedure other than a spay. When you bring in your pet to establish care, we can discuss any diagnostics that can aid in determining their status.

This depends on factors such as the age, size, and sensitivity of the patient. These concerns will be addressed by the veterinarian prior to scheduling the procedure so that a specialized plan can be made for your pet.

We recommend making an appointment to establish care with a veterinarian, and we will review the records from the shelter to determine what vaccinations, parasite control and prevention, etc., may still be needed.

You may bring the stray dog or cat in for us to scan for a microchip, but we do not take in strays, and we will direct you to the Regional Animal Services of King County.

We do not offer payment plans, and payment is due when services are provided. However, we provide estimates for all of our services and work hard to develop treatment plans that work within your budget. We accept all major credit cards, and we also accept CareCredit and Scratch which are third-party financing options. We are also happy to direct you to financial aid resources and low-cost programs based in the Seattle area.