Congratulations on your newest family member! We’re here to help you get started on the right paw.
When do kittens or puppies get their shots? Generally, it depends on their age, but our team at Benson View Veterinary Hospital will customize your pet’s vaccination schedule based on their lifestyle and risk factors. View our general cat and dog vaccination guide below, and book an appointment for a pet wellness checkup.
| Age | Puppy Vaccines | Kitten Vaccines |
|---|---|---|
8 weeks | First HCP vaccine (Feline Herpesvirus, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) | |
12 weeks | Booster HCP vaccine, first Feline Leukemia vaccine (for at-risk kittens) | |
16 weeks | Booster HCP +/- Feline Leukemia vaccine, First Rabies vaccine | |
1 year | First Rabies booster,
HCP +/- FeLV booster based on lifestyle
| |
Adulthood | Rabies and HCP vaccine every 3 years
+/- Feline Leukemia every 1-2 years based on lifestyle
|
| Age | Puppy Vaccines | Kitten Vaccines |
|---|---|---|
8 weeks | First HCP vaccine (Feline Herpesvirus, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) | |
12 weeks | Booster HCP vaccine, first Feline Leukemia vaccine (for at-risk kittens) | |
16 weeks | Booster HCP +/- Feline Leukemia vaccine, First Rabies vaccine | |
1 year | First Rabies booster,
HCP +/- FeLV booster based on lifestyle
| |
Adulthood | Rabies and HCP vaccine every 3 years
+/- Feline Leukemia every 1-2 years based on lifestyle
|
Since pets age so much faster than we do, regular pet wellness exams are a key part of their care.
These yearly checkups allow us to evaluate their overall health, catching and treating any potential problems before they become serious. We’ll give your pet a complete physical and then discuss a personalized plan for vaccinations and parasite control based on their lifestyle.
Since pets age so much faster than we do, regular pet wellness exams are a key part of their care.
These yearly checkups allow us to evaluate their overall health, catching and treating any potential problems before they become serious. We’ll give your pet a complete physical and then discuss a personalized plan for vaccinations and parasite control based on their lifestyle.
As our pets get older, they require extra care to stay happy and healthy. A simple blood and urine test can help us create a baseline for their health and catch any potential issues early.
While pets age at different rates, we consider dogs senior around age seven and cats around age eight. As dogs and cats age, they are prone to developing heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, osteoarthritis, hormonal conditions and cancer, but old age itself is not a disease.
As our pets get older, they require extra care to stay happy and healthy. A simple blood and urine test can help us create a baseline for their health and catch any potential issues early.
While pets age at different rates, we consider dogs senior around age seven and cats around age eight. As dogs and cats age, they are prone to developing heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, osteoarthritis, hormonal conditions and cancer, but old age itself is not a disease.
Saying goodbye to a cherished pet is one of the hardest parts of being a pet owner.
At Benson View, we understand the immense love you have for your pet. When it’s time to say goodbye, our team will provide gentle and compassionate end-of-life care. We are here to support you with a caring hand and a peaceful space, ensuring your pet’s last days are filled with comfort and dignity.
To book a pet wellness check or inquire about end-of-life care, we’re here with you.
Our team welcomes pets of all ages. From their first visit as a puppy to their golden years as a senior, we’re here to help them stay happy and healthy. If it is time to cross the rainbow bridge, your pet will be treated with respect, dignity, and love.
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