Staying up-to-date with your pet’s vaccinations is one of the most effective ways to keep them healthy and prevent the spread of infection. Dogs and cats alike benefit from the protection their vaccines provide, and even if they spend most if not all of their time indoors, it is still essential that they receive their core vaccines. At our animal hospital in Searcy, AR, we offer a variety of core and lifestyle-based cat and dog vaccinations to keep pets, and their communities, safer and healthier.
Our Recommended Vaccine Schedule for Puppies and Kittens
While some vaccine recommendations may vary for adult pets based on their lifestyles, vaccines will largely be the same from one puppy and kitten to the next. This ensures that they have the strongest foundation for preventive health and maximum protection against harmful illnesses, such as parvo, Rabies, canine distemper, feline distemper, and more.
Puppy Vaccination Schedule
6 weeks old
- Distemper-Measles-Parainfluenza
- Parvovirus
- Intestinal Parasite exam
- Deworming
- Start in Clinic Heartworm prevention
9 weeks old
- Distemper-Hepatitis-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus-Lepto
- Deworming
- In Clinic Heartworm prevention
12 weeks old
- Distemper-Hepatitis-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus-Lepto
- Deworming
- In Clinic Heartworm prevention
16 weeks old
- Distemper-Hepatitis-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus-Lepto
- Rabies Canine 1 year
- Deworming
- Schedule Spay/Neuter
- Rx 6 months of Heartworm Preventative
Canine Annual Recommendations
Distemper-Hepatitis-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus-Leptospirosis
This is an all-in-one vaccination.
Rabies
Rabies is a viral infection of the brain in both animals and humans, and is 99% fatal. This is a required vaccination in order to prevent your pet from contracting Rabies, which is spread through saliva, and carried most commonly in Arkansas by skunks.
Bordetella
Also known as "kennel cough" this vaccination is highly recommend if your dog goes to a groomer, boarding facility, or dog park.
Canine Influenza
This vaccination is required for dogs, especially if they visit a groomer, boarding facility, or dog park.
Heartworm test
Making sure your dog is heartworm free is key. Heartworm is a very deadly disease that can be prevented.
Intestinal Parasite test
Besides heartworms, fleas, and ticks, there are other intestinal parasites, commonly known as "worms", that can affect your dog, and also humans.
Annual Physical Exam
An annual physical exam from nose to tail can help detect any issues your pet may be having that you are unable to see from the outside.
Year around Heartworm Prevention
- Pro-heart 6 (6 month injection)
- Pro-heart 12 (12 month injection)
- Sentinel (monthly chewable tablet)
- Simparica Trio (monthly tablet, also does flea/tick prevention)
Year around Flea/Tick Prevention
Fleas and ticks carry systemic diseases to both animals and humans.
- Bravecto (3 month chew)
- Simparica (monthly chew tablet)
- Simparica Trio (monthly tablet, also does heartworm prevention)
Kitten Vaccination Schedule
9 weeks old
- Complete Physical Examination
- Intestinal Parasite Exam
- Deworming
- Feline Leukemia
12 weeks old
- Complete Physical Examination
- Feline Rhinotracheitis-Panleukopenia-Calicivirus-Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- Deworming
16 weeks old
- Complete Physical Examination
- Feline Rhinotracheitis-Panleukopenia-Calicivirus-Chlamydia
- Feline Rabies 1 year
- Deworming
- Schedule testing for Feline Leukemia, Feline AIDS and Heartworms
- Schedule Spay/Neuter
Feline Annual Recommendations
Complete Physical Examination
Rhinotracheitis-Panleukopenia-Chlamydia-Calicivirus
This is an all-in-one vaccination to help protect your cat.
Feline Leukemia
This vaccine is important for felines to have as this cancer inducing virus is passed from cat to cat.
Rabies
Rabies is a brain attacking virus that can affect cats, too! This is a required vaccination.
Annual Physical Exam
An annual physical exam from nose to tail can help detect any issues your feline may be having that you are unable to see from the outside.
Year around Heartworm/Flea/Tick/Intestinal Parasite Prevention
We offer Revolution Plus for cats, which helps prevents from all these parasites.
Schedule Your Pet's Vaccinations Visit with Our Searcy, AR, Veterinarian
Vaccinations are vital in keeping your pet healthy. Give our animal clinic a call at (501) 268-5381 to schedule your pet's vaccinations appointment with our veterinarian in Searcy, AR.