Our Wake Forest veterinarians can help you protect your cat or dog from a wide range of serious diseases and disorders with routine vaccinations and parasite prevention.
Protection & Prevention
At North Wake Animal Hospital, we prioritize preventative care in order to stop commons disorders and diseases from becoming problems in your pet.
Combined with regularly scheduled routine exams, vaccinations and parasite prevention form the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare.
Preventative care gives your pet the best chance at a long, healthy and happy life. Our team will work closely with you to create a treatment plan which targets your pet's needs.
Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
Current vaccinations are essential when it comes to protecting cats and dogs from contagious, often serious, diseases.
Fleas
These external parasites feed on blood from mammals and birds.
Ticks
Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of mammals.
Ear Mites
These tiny, contagious parasites live in the ear canals of mammals.
Heartworm
This parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
These parasitic worms live feed on your pet's blood.
Roundworm
This worm lives in the intestine and feeds on intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
These hook-like and flat worms live in your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
This worm's name originates from its whip-like appearance.
Kitten Vaccinations
In their first year, kittens need the following vaccinations to protect them from serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 5 to 6 months
While the following are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a number of health issues.
- Possible microchip
- Neuter (males)
- Spay (females)
Puppy Vaccinations
In their first year, puppies need these vaccinations to protect them from dangerous diseases.
- 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)
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Neuter (male)
- Spay (female)
- Rabies
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Rabies