Vaccinations and Parasite Prevention

Learn about the essential vaccinations, deworming, and parasite prevention services offered at Animal Republic Veterinary Hospital and ER to keep your pet healthy and thriving.

Wellness Exams, Vaccinations, Deworming, and Parasite Prevention

At Animal Republic Veterinary Hospital and ER, we offer comprehensive wellness exams that include routine veterinary check-ups, vaccinations, deworming, and parasite prevention to ensure your pet remains in optimal health.

Routine Veterinary Exams

Regular check-ups are essential for maintaining your pet’s health and identifying any potential issues early. During these exams, our veterinarians will:

  • Assess your pet’s physical condition and vital signs
  • Perform a thorough physical examination
  • Discuss any concerns or changes in behavior
  • Recommend diagnostic tests if needed
  • Update vaccinations and parasite prevention as necessary

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are crucial for protecting your pet from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Our vaccination protocols are customized based on your pet’s age, health status, and lifestyle.

Core Vaccines

Core vaccines are essential for all pets, as they protect against widespread and severe diseases:

  • Dogs: Canine distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, rabies, and Leptospirosis (recommended as a core vaccine in California).
  • Cats: Feline distemper (panleukopenia), feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus, Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), and rabies.

Non-Core Vaccines

Non-core vaccines are recommended based on your pet’s lifestyle, risk of exposure, and specific health needs:

  • Dogs: Canine Influenza, Canine parainfluenza (kennel cough), Canine Lyme vaccine, Canine Enteric Coronavirus, and Canine rattlesnake vaccine.

Deworming

Regular deworming is important to prevent and treat common intestinal parasites that can impact your pet’s health. Our deworming protocols include:

  • Intestinal Worms: Regular treatment for parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.

Parasite Treatment and Prevention

Parasites can cause significant health issues for pets, making routine prevention and treatment essential. We offer comprehensive protection from the following:

  • Fleas and Ticks: Monthly preventatives to guard against infestations and tick-borne diseases.
  • Heartworms: Monthly or quarterly preventatives to protect against heartworm disease, which can be life-threatening if untreated.
  • Ectoparasites: Prevention and treatment for fleas, ticks, and mites to ensure your pet’s comfort and health.