Fully protect your pet against infectious and potentially deadly diseases.

The veterinarians at Palm Bay Animal Clinic follow the most recent vaccination guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Fully protect your pet from infectious and potentially deadly diseases with regular vaccines

Palm Bay Animal Clinic follows the vaccine guidelines from the AAHA

For new puppies and kittens, vaccinations are performed every 3-4 weeks beginning at 6 weeks old for puppies and 8-9 weeks old for kittens.

Puppies are routinely vaccinated against canine distemper Canine Distemper Virus This virus causes a variety of symptoms which can include respiratory signs, diarrhea, and neurologic disease.
Read Full Definition » » , parvovirus Canine Parvovirus (part of DAPP vaccine)- Most common cause of severe diarrhea and vomiting in young, unvaccinated puppies, but can affect dogs of any age.
Read Full Definition » » , parainfluenza Canine Parainfluenzavirus (part of DAPP vaccine)- this virus is one of a group of agents that causes infectious tracheobronchitis and laryngitis (inflammation of the airways), commonly known as “kennel cough” in dogs.
Read Full Definition » » , adenovirus 2(infectious hepatitis) Canine Adenovirus- type1 (part of DAPP vaccine)- Also known as infectious hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), this virus can cause sudden death in puppies and is extremely contagious, as it is spread in the urine and feces.
Read Full Definition » » , bordetella (kennel cough) Canine Bordetella bronchiseptica (“Kennel Cough”) This bacteria is actually just one of a group of agents that can cause what is commonly referred to as “kennel cough” or infectious tracheobronchitis and laryngitis (inflammation of the airways).
Read Full Definition » » , and rabies Rabies virus This is a disease found in domestic and wild animals which is transmissible to humans.
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Kittens are first tested for FELV (feline leukemia) and FIV (feline AIDS) and then are routinely vaccinated against feline distemper (panleukopenia) Feline Distemper (Panluekopenia) part of FVRCP vaccine)- this is the feline version of parvovirus, and is most commonly found in shelters or feral cats, but can affect any unvaccinated kittens or cats.
Read Full Definition » » , feline viral rhinotracheitis Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis part of FVRCP vaccine)- Rhinotracheitis refers to inflammation of the nasal cavities and the trachea.
Read Full Definition » » , calicivirus Feline Calicivirus (part of FVRCP vaccine)- this virus is a common cause of upper respiratory infection with ulcerations of the mouth/ tongue and varying amounts of sneezing, coughing, nasal and ocular discharge, and occasionally secondary pneumonia (mainly in young kittens).
Read Full Definition » » , and rabies Rabies virus This is a disease found in domestic and wild animals which is transmissible to humans. The virus is shed in saliva, urine, and milk of nursing mothers.
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It is vital to continue this series until your pet is the appropriate age to ensure that they are fully protected from these infectious and potentially deadly diseases.

Fully protect your pet from infectious and potentially deadly diseases with regular vaccines

Fully protect your pet from infectious and potentially deadly diseases with regular vaccines

Recent research has shown that vaccinated animals remain protected from certain infectious diseases longer than previously thought. For this reason, our veterinarians will discuss which vaccinations your pet will continue to need on a yearly basis, and which will be safe every 3 years. Ferrets also require a booster series of vaccines until 13-14 weeks of age as well as yearly vaccinations against rabies Rabies virus This is a disease found in domestic and wild animals which is transmissible to humans. The virus is shed in saliva, urine, and milk of nursing mothers.
Read Full Definition » »  and canine distemper virusCanine Distemper Virus(part of DAPP vaccine) - This virus causes a variety of symptoms which can include respiratory signs, diarrhea, and neurologic disease.
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Certain pets may have different risk factors than others, for example, pets who travel with their owners from Florida to the northeast will benefit from being vaccinated for Lyme disease Lyme Disease This disease is caused by a spirochete bacterium called Borrellia burgdorferi and is transmitted by the Ixodes genus of tick, most commonly found in the northeastern states.
Read Full Definition » » . Dogs that play outside near rivers, lakes, and streams or that hunt in the woods should be vaccinated for leptospirosis Leptospirosis This infectious disease can affect all species (including humans). It is caused by 11 different species (known as serovars) of a bacterium that is shed in the urine and is able to survive in the environment for long periods of time.
Read Full Definition » » . Cats that spend time outdoors, or come in contact with another cat that goes outdoors should be vaccinated for feline leukemia Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) FeLV is shed in the saliva, milk, urine, and feces of infected cats and is easily transmitted to other cats by either biting or casual contact
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Please discuss any questions or concerns you may have about which vaccines are right for your pet at your next appointment.