Promoting Optimal Long-Term Health for Pets
At Picton Animal Hospital, we prioritize preventive care to keep common diseases and disorders from affecting your cat or dog's health in the first place.
Annual wellness exams and parasite prevention combined with regularly scheduled vaccinations are the cornerstone of your pet's annual preventive care. These services aim to maintain good health and avoid the need for treatment.
Preventive care gives your furry friend their best chance at a long, healthy life. Our team will assess your companion's risk factors and lifestyle, then work with you to develop a custom preventive care plan to meet their unique needs.
Cat & Dog Vaccination Schedule
Keeping your dog or cat's vaccinations current is essential in protecting your furry friend against a variety of highly contagious, often serious, diseases.
In their first year of life, kittens and puppies should receive the following vaccines to help protect them from a range of serious diseases.
Kitten Vaccinations
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 weeks
- Rabies
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
Puppy Vaccinations
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 14 to 16 weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 12 to 16 months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
Parasite Prevention
Parasites can pose a serious threat to the health and longevity of your cat or dog, and can even be transmitted to other pets or people living in your household.
Our parasite prevention products can help protect your dog or cat from a range of common parasites including fleas, ticks, ear mites, heartworms, and more.
Spaying & Neutering
Spaying or neutering your cat or dog prevents the birth of unwanted litters, protects your pet against various illnesses, and can help to prevent undesired behaviours.
These common surgical procedures at our Picton animal clinic are performed under general anesthesia.
Microchipping
At Picton Animal Hospital, we can place a tiny microchip under your cat or dog's skin so they can always be identified and traced back to you.
Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they become lost.