Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
Our Seattle veterinarians can help you protect your cat or dog from a wide range of serious diseases and disorders with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention.
Protection & Prevention in Seattle, WA
At Northgate Veterinary Clinic, we focus on preventive care to keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Combined with regular wellness exams, pet vaccinations and parasite prevention form the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare.
Preventive care gives your pet the best chance at a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog, tailored to their unique needs.
Benefits of Vaccines
Vaccines are intended to stimulate protective immune responses and prepare the immune system to combat future infections by disease-causing agents. They provide immunity against one or more diseases, which can reduce the severity or completely prevent certain diseases.
They have been used to save millions of animals from death and disease. Vaccinations protect pets from highly contagious and deadly diseases and improve their overall quality of life.
Four great reasons to vaccinate your pet include:
- Preventing Illness.
- Preventing costly future treatments.
- Preventing diseases from passing from animal to animal or animal to human.
- Preventing common wildlife diseases, such as rabies.
It should be noted that many local or state ordinances require household pets to be vaccinated.
Potential Vaccine Side-Effects
The majority of vaccine side effects in dogs and cats are brief and mild, making them far less dangerous than the illnesses that the vaccine protects against. Some of the most common side effects of vaccination in pets are as follows:
- Fever
- Sluggishness
- Loss of Appetite
- Pain or swelling around the injection site
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Facial or paw swelling and/or hives
- Collapse, difficulty breathing, and seizures
Anaphylaxis is the most severe allergic reaction that pets can experience as a result of vaccinations. Contact your vet immediately if your pet goes into anaphylactic shock.
It's important to remember, however, that the chances of your pet having a severe reaction are extremely low.
Cat & Dog Vaccinations & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
Current pet vaccinations are essential when it comes to protecting cats and dogs from contagious, often serious, diseases.
Kitten Vaccinations
In their first year, kittens need the following vaccinations to protect them from serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Final: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 6 to 18 months
The age when your kitten can be spayed or neutered will be discussed with your veterinarian and based on what is right for your pet to help protect them from a number of health issues. Microchipping will also be discussed to protect your cat if they are lost.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
Puppy Vaccinations
In their first year, puppies need these vaccinations 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
- Final: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 6 to 18 Months
The age when your puppy can be spayed or neutered will be discussed with your veterinarian and based on what is right for your pet to help protect them from a number of health issues. Microchipping will help to reunite your pet with your family should they get lost.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Microchipping
Adult Cat Care
Adult pets need ongoing care, the following vaccinations are recommended for the long-term health of your pet.
- Yearly Vaccines
- FeLV
- 3 Year Vaccines
- FVRCP
- Rabies
Senior Cat Care
Your senior pet, has care needs to live a comfortable, healthy life. This care starts with biannual exams so your vet can continue care for your pet.
- Yearly Vaccines
- FeLV
- 3 Year Vaccines
- FVRCP
- Rabies
Adult Dog Care
Adult pets need ongoing care, the following vaccinations are recommended for the long-term health of your pet.
- Yearly Vaccines
- Bordatella
- Leptospirosis
- 3 Year Vaccines
- Rabies
- DHPP
Senior Dog Care
Your senior pet, has care needs to live a comfortable, healthy life. This care starts with biannual exams so your vet can continue care for your pet.
- Yearly Vaccines
- Bordatella
- Leptospirosis
- 3 Year Vaccines
- Rabies
- DHPP
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals.
Ticks
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals.
Ear Mites
Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of mammals.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
These roundworms live in the digestive system and feed on your pet's blood.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
These flat, hook-like parasitic worms reside in your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
This roundworm's name originates from its whip-like appearance.