Vaccination

Wellness Exams & Vaccinations

Have you ever heard the phrase "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!"?

At Glenora Family Pet Clinic our goal is to promote routine wellness care to make sure our patients are happy & healthy for as long as possible. The best way to do this is with Annual Wellness Exams!

By brining your pet in for annual exams this gives your veterinary team the best chance to spot concerns before they become problems. All of our wellness exams include a full check-up from nose to tail! I

If you have any specific areas of concern, be sure to let our team know so we can take a closer look!

Psssst...Down here! Do you have an Anxious or Fearful pet?

At Glenora Family Pet Clinic we recognize that not all pets are as excited to see us as we are to see them. Part of our goal is to promote stress & fear free visits in a compassionate, friendly and relaxing environment.

If you have an anxious or fearful pet be sure to let our team know so we can provide your pet some extra special care!

Some things that may help reduce your pets stress in the clinic are:

Plan ahead! With veterinary services being in extremely high demand, this often means veterinary clinics can be very busy & noisey. If you have an anxious or fearful pet consider booking them in for a time when the clinic may not be as busy. Our busiest hours tend to be between 12:00pm - 5:00pm.
Practice handling your pet at home. (I.E touching and looking at/in their ears, looking at their teeth and eyes, touching and playing with their paws and nails).
Carriers should be friends, not foes! Most pets know the moment the carrier comes out, this means a visit to the vet. This negative association between your pet and their carrier leads to a stressful visit from the start.

To avoid this, we recommend leaving your carrier out at all times and add their favorite blanket or toys for extra comfort! Feeding pets treats in their carrier regularly is a great way to provide positive association with their carrier.

Drop by with your pet for a "Happy Visit" regularly! At this visit our team will happily great your pet and offer some pets and treats before you head out! This can help immensely with providing a positive link between your pet and your veterinary healthcare team.
Ask your veterinary team for help! Afterall, that is what we are here for! Some pets become so fearful of the vet that they require a mild sedative. If this is something you think your pet needs be sure to let your veterinarian know.

Vaccination Protocols for Puppies & Kittens!

Puppy Vaccines

AT GFPC we recommend that puppies get their 1st set of puppy vaccines between 7-8 weeks of age.

At this age, all puppies need a vaccine called DHPP OR Da2PP (Distemper,Hepatitis,Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza)
This vaccine needs to be boostered every 3-4 weeks until your puppy is over 14 weeks of age.

Another vaccination known as Bordetella or (Kennel cough) is recommended at 12 weeks of age and is typically given with the 2nd Da2PP/DHPP booster. This vaccine is especially recommended if you will be attending puppy classes, going to dog parks, or if you live in and go for walks in highly dog trafficked areas.

The Rabies vaccine is usually administered with the 3rd set of Da2PP/DHPP and when your puppy is over 14 weeks old.

All three of these vaccinations are boostered 1 year after the 3rd set of puppy vaccines are given, and then every 1-3 years after depending on your pet's age, lifestyle, travel or health status.

Kitten Vaccines

Just like puppies, we recommend starting the kitten vaccination series when they are 7-8 weeks old.

At 7-8 weeks old all kittens should receive a vaccine called the FVRCP ( Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia ) vaccine. In kittens,this vaccine will need to boostered every 3-4 weeks until they are over 14 weeks of age.

Another vaccination called the Feline Leukemia Virus ( FeLV) vaccine is usually administered at the 2nd FVRCP booster vaccine visit (Around 12 weeks of age) and then boostered in 3-4 weeks with the final set of the kitten vaccine series. This vaccine is especially recommended for cats that go outdoors.

The Rabies vaccine is usually administered with the final FVRCP vaccine and when your kitten is over 14 weeks old.

All three of these vaccines are boostered 1 year after the 3rd set of kitten vaccines are given, and then every 1-3 years depending on your pet's age, lifestyle, travel or health status

.You can read more about Vaccination Guidelines on the AAHA website or the WSAVA website.