Our vets at Montecito Veterinary Center in Santa Rosa can help protect your pet from a range of serious conditions and diseases with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention.
Protection & Prevention
Diligent preventive care can keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place. That's why at Montecito Veterinary Center, we are steadfast advocates of preventive care for cats and dogs of all ages.
Combined with regularly scheduled routine exams, pet vaccinations and parasite prevention are components of a strong foundation for your pet's routine healthcare.
By bringing your pet in for their required vaccinations, together we can give him or her the best chance at a long, healthy life. Our team will work closely with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog, tailored to their unique needs.
Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
To protect your cat or dog from contagious, often serious diseases, it's essential to ensure that their vaccinations are up to date.
Kitten Vaccinations
Kittens need these shots in their first year to protect them from dangerous diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- FVRCP-C (Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia)
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: FVRCP-C (Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia)
- Feline Leukemia (Optional)
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: FVRCP-C (Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia)
- Rabies
- Feline Leukemia # 2
- Microchip (recommended)
- 5 to 6 months
While the following are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a number of health issues.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- 12 to 16 Months
Based on your pet's lifestyle, we will make recommendations for annual vaccines. These can include:
- FVRCP-C (Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia)
- Rabies
- Feline Leukemia (Optional)
Puppy Vaccinations
Puppies need these shots in their first year to protect them from serious conditions.
- 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)
- Microchip (recommended)
- 5 to 6 months
While the following are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your dog from a number of health issues.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- 12 to 16 Months
Based on your pet's lifestyle, we will make recommendations for annual vaccines. These can include:
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Bordetella
- Leptospirosis
- Lyme
- Rattlesnake
- Flu
Fleas
These small, wingless external parasites consume the blood of mammals and birds.
Ticks
Ticks are tiny eight-legged external parasites that feed on the blood of mammals. They may carry disease.
Ear Mites
Ear mites are tiny and highly contagious. They can also cause an intense itch in the ears of mammals.
Heartworm
This small, thread-like parasitic roundworm spreads through mosquito bites and blocks blood flow.
Hookworm
These strongylid parasites reside in the digestive system and consume your pet's blood.
Roundworm
Roundworms are common in puppies. They feed on partly digested food and cause illness.
Tapeworm
Tapeworms are long and flat, and can attach themselves to your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
Whipworms have a whip-like shape and can infect both dogs and cats, then move to the lungs.