Vaccinations

Vaccinations are given to protect your pet from a variety of diseases. Some of these vaccinations are given annually while others are given every three years.

"Core" vaccinations are given regularly to all pets. For dogs, these include: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis and Rabies. For cats, core vaccines include: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia and Rabies.

"Non-core" or optional vaccines are offered to pets that are considered at a higher risk of developing these diseases. Your pet may be deemed higher risk based on their interaction with other pets, travel to other areas of the country or other countries, outdoor activity or if they are boarded in kennels. For dogs, non-core vaccinations that are offered include: Kennel cough (also known as Bordetella), Giardia and Lyme Disease. Non-core vaccines offered for cats include vaccines against: Feline Leukemia, Chlamydia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Vaccine titres can also be performed. If you are not sure if your pet should receive any non-core vaccinations, please discuss it with your veterinarian.

NOTE: Rabies vaccinations are required by law for all pets (including indoor cats) as it poses a human health risk.