Vaccinations
The Importance of Preventative Care
Routine preventative care is extremely important in ensuring the health of your pet by detecting and preventing serious diseases and medical problems early.
At West Kentucky Veterinary Hospital, we listen to you and the needs of your pet to ensure we provide the best individualized care to keep them healthy. Some vaccinations are based on lifestyle/environmental exposure. We will take the time to develop a preventative program that suits the needs of your individual pet.
Cat Vaccinations
The current vaccination guidelines for kittens include:
- 6 Weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 9 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia (Optional)
- 12 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Booster: Feline Leukemia (Optional)
- 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Rabies
Dog Vaccinations
The current vaccination guidelines for puppies include:
- 6 Weeks
- Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus (DHPP)
- 9 Weeks
- Booster: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 12 Weeks
- Booster: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Lyme (Optional)
- 16 Weeks
- Booster: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus
- Booster: Lyme (Optional)
- Rabies
Parasite Prevention
Both internal and external parasite prevention also plays an important role in your pet's overall health. Ask our Veterinarian or a member of our staff about the parasite prevention products best suited to meet your pets needs.
