Cat & Dog Vaccinations in Concord

Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery at Four Corners Veterinary Hospital

Current dog and cat vaccines are required to prevent your pet from a variety of infectious, often fatal, illnesses. Spaying or neutering your pet not only avoids the birth of unwanted litters, but these routine veterinary procedures can also help to protect your pet from some deadly kinds of cancer. They have the potential to inhibit undesirable behaviors like as wailing, scooting, wandering, and animal aggressiveness.

Cat Vaccinations and Preventive Care

In their first year, kittens will receive a series of vaccinations and booster shots to protect them from a range of diseases and conditions. After their first year, your cat should return annually to receive the appropriate booster shots.

Preventive care in the form of vaccinations and other procedures keep your cat safe throughout their life. 

• First Year Vaccinations
  • Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia Vaccine
  • Feline Leukemia Vaccine 
  • Rabies Vaccine

  Some vaccination requires booster shots within a few weeks of each other to build up your kitten's immunity against these diseases. Your vet will help you determine a schedule that will work best for you and your pet.

• Yearly Boosters

  Getting your cat annual booster shots allows them to remain protected from contagious and often deadly diseases. Here are the vaccinations we recommend each year:

  • Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia Vaccine
  • Feline Leukemia Vaccine
  • Rabies Vaccine
• Preventive Care

  Proper preventive care can allow your pet to live a long and healthy life. They can also give pet owners peace of mind knowing their pet is protected in every way possible.

  • Neuter (males): Neutering your male cat stops him from fathering unwanted kittens, protects him from numerous diseases, and can aid in the prevention of territorial marking (spraying), wandering, howling, and cat aggressiveness.
  • Spay (females): Spaying your female cat prevents the birth of unwanted litters of kittens, protects your cat against serious illnesses, and can help to prevent behaviors such as howling and scooting that accompany heat cycles.
  • Microchipping: A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is about the size of a grain of rice and placed under your pet’s skin. Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they are lost.

Dog Vaccinations and Preventive Care

During their first year, puppies should receive a series of vaccinations and booster shots to protect them from a range of diseases and conditions. After their first year, your dog should return annually to receive the appropriate booster shots.

Preventive care in the form of vaccinations and other procedures keep your dog safe throughout their life. 

• First Year Vaccinations
  • Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus (DAPP)
  • Leptospirosis
  • Canine Influenza Vaccine
  • Rattle Snake Vaccine
  • Rabies Vaccine
  • Bordetella (Optional)

  Some vaccination requires booster shots within a few weeks of each other to build up your puppy's immunity against common diseases. Your vet will help you determine a schedule that will work best for you and your pet.

• Yearly Boosters

  Taking your dog in for annual booster shots allows them to maintain their protection from contagious and often serious diseases. Here are the vaccinations we recommend each year:

  • DAPP
  • Leptospirosis Vaccine
  • Rabies Vaccine
  • Canine Influenza Vaccine
  • Rattle Snake Vaccine
  • Bordetella (Optional)
• Preventive Care

  Proper preventive care can allow your dog to live the longest and healthiest life possible. They can also give pet owners comfort knowing their pet is protected in every way possible.

  • Microchipping: A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is about the size of a grain of rice and placed under your pet’s skin. Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they are lost.
    
  • Spay (female): Spaying your female dog will prevent her from having pups, but it can also help to avoid certain cancers and regular heat cycles, which can draw wandering males to your property.
  • Neuter (male): Dog neutering can help to prevent your male dog from fathering unwanted puppies, as well as protecting your dog from a number of serious cancers, and help to reduce the risk of roaming and dog aggression.

Parasite Prevention

Parasites pose a serious health threat to people and their beloved pets. Left untreated, parasites can threaten the life of your cat or dog, and in some cases can even be transmitted to other people or pets living in your household. Our parasite prevention products can help protect your dog or cat from the following common parasites: