Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
Protect your cat or dog from numerous serious disorders and diseases with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention from our compassionate veterinarians in Oakland.
Protection & Prevention
To preserve your pet's health long-term, it's imperative to keep preventable common disorders and diseases from developing in the first place.
We pair pet vaccinations and parasite prevention with regular wellness exams to build the foundation of your furry friend's routine healthcare.
Preventive health care allows your pet the best opportunity to live a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to develop a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog, geared to their unique needs.
Pet Vaccination
To protect your pets from serious contagious diseases, current vaccinations are essential. Here is a typical schedule of cat and dog vaccinations.
Kitten Vaccinations
In their first year, your kitten needs these shots to protect them from serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Chlamydia, Panleukopenia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Calcivirus, Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis,, Panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Chlamydia, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia,
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 5 to 6 months
While these are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help prevent your cat from encountering many health issues.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
Puppy Vaccinations
In their first year, puppies need these shots to protect them from dangerous diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Rabies
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Rabies
Fleas
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals and birds.
Ticks
After attaching to your pet, ticks begin to feed on his or her blood.
Ear Mites
The highly contagious ear mite can live in your pet's ear canal and cause itching.
Heartworm
The thread-like parasitic heartworm spreads through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
Hookworms live in your pet's digestive system and consume his or her blood.
Roundworm
The parasitic roundworm feeds on your pet's intestine and causes illness.
Tapeworm
These hook-like parasitic worms are long and flat, and live in the intestines.
Whipworm
The roundworm has a whip-like appearance and can move into your pet's lungs.