Pet Vaccinations

Young animals are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but very important way to protect his or her health. Young animals are like kids–it’s a never-ending job to keep them safe and happy. Vaccinating your pet is a relatively inexpensive but very important way to protect his or her health.

a veterinarian giving a dog a injection

Pet Vaccinations

While any medical treatment involves some degree of risk, in the case of vaccinations, the benefits far outweigh any potential side effects. Adverse reactions are rare and usually mild and short-term when they do occur.

Which vaccines should your pet have? “Core” vaccines are those recommended—and possibly mandated by law—for most pets. Core vaccines include:

  • Rabies (dogs and cats)
  • DA2PPV – Distemper, Hepatitis, Adenovirus 2, Parvo and Parainfluenza (dogs)
  • FVRCP – Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (cats)

Other non-core, but highly suggested vaccinations for cats include FIV for feline immunodeficiency virus and FeLV to protect against feline leukemia. For dogs, bordetella and canine influenza shots are recommended if they frequent dog parks, boarding kennels, or any place where they’re socializing with other canines.

It’s also important to note that even pets who live primarily indoors should be vaccinated, as they can still be exposed to a disease. Your Prospect Veterinary Hospital veterinarian can advise you which vaccinations are required or recommended for your pet based on age, health, and lifestyle. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at 203-758-6601.

Veterinary Services in Prospect, CT 

PET WELLNESS EXAMS – PUPPY

PET WELLNESS EXAMS – FELINE

PET FLEA PREVENTION & CONTROL

PET IN-HOUSE LABORATORY

PET MICROCHIPPING

PET PARASITE PREVENTION

PET SPAY & NEUTER

PET VACCINATIONS

PET WELLNESS EXAMS – KITTEN

PET DENTAL CARE

PET HEALTH SCREENING TESTS

PET IN-HOUSE PHARMACY

PET NUTRITION

SENIOR PET CARE

PET SURGERY

PET X-RAYS & RADIOLOGY

PET EUTHANASIA

PET WELLNESS EXAMS – CANINE

PET DIAGNOSTICS

PET HEARTWORM PREVENTION

PET LASER THERAPY

PET PAIN MANAGEMENT

PET SICK VISITS / UNWELL PETS

PET ULTRASOUND

PET CT SCAN