Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
Preserve Your Pet's Health at Voorhees Veterinary Center
At Voorhees Veterinary Center, we focus on preventive care to stop your cat or dog from contracting common diseases and disorders in the first place. We will do whatever we can to ensure your pet stays happy and healthy in order to promote long-term health.
Routine wellness exams and parasite prevention, combined with regularly scheduled vaccinations, are key in preserving your pet's health and well-being. These services are designed to maintain optimal health and prevent illness and diseases in the future.
Preventive care gives your pet the best chance at a long, healthy life. Our team can assess your cat or dog's lifestyle and risk factors, and work with you to create a custom preventive care plan tailored to their specific needs.
Parasite and flea prevention is often a year-round effort, so it is important to regularly visit your veterinarian to make sure your furry friend is well protected.
Vaccination Schedule For Dogs & Cats
Making sure that your dog and cat is fully vaccinations is essential when it comes to protecting your furry friend from a range of contagious and often serious diseases.
Cat Vaccinations
In their first year of life, kittens need the following shots:
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6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
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10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
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14 to 16 weeks
- Rabies
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
Dog Vaccinations
In their first year, puppies require the following vaccinations:
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6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
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10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
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14 to 16 weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
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12 to 16 months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
Parasite Prevention
Parasites pose a serious health threat to people and animals in the Voorhees area. Left untreated, parasites can threaten the life of your cat or dog, and in some cases can even be transmitted to people or other pets living in your household. Our parasite prevention products can help protect your dog or cat from the following common parasites:
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals. Fleas can quickly spread throughout your household if they are not treated promptly.
Ticks
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals and are responsible for the spread of a number of serious conditions seen in people and animals.
Ear Mites
Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of dogs, cats and other mammals. These parasites reproduce continuously throughout their lifespan.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic worm is spread through mosquito bites and can make its way through the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of animals that have been infected.
Hookworm
These parasites live in the digestive tracts of cats and dogs where they feed on the pet's blood. Hookworms can lead to anemia and other serious conditions seen in pets.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on partially digested intestinal contents. It can rob your pet of vital nutrients necessary to stay healthy.
Tapeworm
Tapeworms are spread through the ingestion of infected fleas during grooming. These hook-like parasitic worms live and grow in your cat or dog's intestines.
Whipworm
Whipworms are spread through the ingestion of soil that has been in contact with an infected dog's feces. Whipworms pose a serious health risk to cats and dogs.