Protecting Your Pet with Gentle, Science-Based Care

Immunology 

Essential Protection

These vaccines protect against diseases that are widespread, highly contagious, or pose serious health risks:

• Dogs: Rabies, DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza)
• Cats: Rabies, FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)

Other Vaccines:

Risk-Based Pet Owner Decisions
Additional vaccines to consider based on your pet’s specific exposure risks:

• Bordetella (kennel cough) for social dogs, doggie daycare dogs
• Other vaccines exist and can be reviewed w care professional

If your pet has been previously vaccinated for the essential vacines, ask your care professional about Titer immunology testing to see if your pet needs additional boosters.

Ask your care professional about the Quality of the vaccine and also 3 yr. on the booster for the essential vaccines.

Gentle Approach

Comprehensive Health Assessment
Before any vaccination, care providers should conduct thorough examinations to ensure your pet is healthy enough for immunization. Never vaccinate sick or stressed animals.

Stress-Reduction Techniques

• Pre-visit calming protocols
• Pet owner to stay with pet
• Topical numbing agents when appropriate
• Comfortable positioning and gentle restraint

Titer Testing 
For pets with previous vaccine reactions, aging, immune compromised, underlying health issues or owners preferring alternatives, ask about antibody titer testing to measure existing immunity levels before deciding on booster vaccinations.