The reason we do not offer the 3-year Rabies vaccine for cats is because it has been linked to causing cancerous sarcomas (tumors). For the safety of your pet we feel the PureVax Rabies vaccine is the best option to both protect your cat from the Rabies virus and to protect him or her from possible adverse events related to the vaccine itself.

All of the vaccines that we use, besides the canine rabies, are labeled for an annual booster.

The vaccine label indication means that the vaccine manufacturer can guarantee that the vaccine will be fully effective for at least that amount of time (12 months). In some pets it may last longer, but there is no way to predict exactly how long a vaccine will be effective in a particular animal.

We officially recommend a regular booster in accordance with the vaccine labels, but you should speak with one of our veterinarians, or your personal veterinarian, to decide for yourself how often you will have your pet vaccinated.

At an individual level, we take each pet’s lifestyle and vaccination history into account before making a recommendation.

All of the vaccines that we use, besides the canine rabies, are labeled for an annual booster.

The vaccine label indication means that the vaccine manufacturer can guarantee that the vaccine will be fully effective for at least that amount of time (12 months). In some pets it may last longer, but there is no way to predict exactly how long a vaccine will be effective in a particular animal.

We officially recommend a regular booster in accordance with the vaccine labels, but you should speak with one of our veterinarians, or your personal veterinarian, to decide for yourself how often you will have your pet vaccinated.

At an individual level, we take each pet’s lifestyle and vaccination history into account before making a recommendation.

While the mother is pregnant and again while nursing, ‘maternal antibodies’ are passed on by the mother to protect the puppy or kitten from disease. These gradually decrease during the first few months of your pet’s life. As the antibodies decrease, the puppy or kitten must start producing their own antibodies; this production is stimulated by vaccinations. Maternal antibodies decrease at different rates for each animal, and the presence of maternal antibodies will interfere with the effectiveness of vaccinations. So young pets need to be vaccinated several times during this period to make sure that A: they’re being protected as early as possible, and B: they are getting effective antibody production around/after the loss of the maternal antibodies.

We will send both email and postcard reminders when your pet’s vaccinations, annual tests, and product refills are due.

Since it takes time for the immunity to build up within your pet’s system, waiting too long between boosters can lead to the previous vaccines becoming ineffective. You may need to start the series over. Consult with one of our veterinarians or representatives before re-vaccinating your pet.

We only provide Rabies reports to cities and counties that specifically ask for the information and legally require us to provide it. Please contact your local animal control agency to find out if they require this information from veterinarians in your community.

The first time a dog gets a rabies vaccine (regardless of age) it is good for one year. Every rabies vaccination thereafter is a 3 year vaccine. For cats, every PureVax Rabies vaccine is effective for one year.

Feline Leukemia is transmitted from saliva or nasal secretions from infected cats. The vaccine is recommended for cats that are at risk of coming in contact with any outdoor or feral cats, or any cats that are potentially infected with the disease. We recommend that all felines receive two FeLV vaccines 3-4 weeks apart with a booster one year later at least once in their life. Annual boosters thereafter should be recommended if exposed to outdoor cats.

A fecal test is an intestinal parasite screening; it tests for many different types of intestinal parasites including the most common parasites, Coccidia, Giardia, Whipworm, Hookworm and Roundworm.

We use Antech Laboratories for all our testing; the Zinc Sulfate Centrifugation method is used for fecal testing. We get the results back 2-3 business days after submission of the sample. Results are sent by email (if available) and postal mail. Positive results will be followed up with an automated call from our HelpDesk.

No, our vaccines are only available at our clinic locations and are administered under supervision of a licensed veterinarian.