Schedules for Cats and Dogs
Keeping your pet's vaccinations up-to-date is critical to its overall health and well-being. At Bayou South Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing the best care for your family pets. Our veterinarians have successfully served the Lake Charles area since 2011. Let’s take a look at pet vaccinations and how they help keep your furry friends safe.
Core vs Non-Core Vaccines
Core vaccines are vaccinations and boosters that are required for your pet. Non-core vaccines are vet recommended based on your pet’s geographic location, breed, age, and lifestyle.
Vaccinations for Your Dog
Core canine vaccines include:
- Rabies series: a fatal disease for dogs, there is no treatment available
- Distemper: an airborne virus that can cause permanent brain damage
- Parvovirus: causes severe vomiting and diarrhea and can be fatal if left untreated
- Adenovirus: can lead to severe liver damage and even death
Non-core canine vaccines include:
- Parainfluenza: results in a cough and fever
- Bordetella: a highly contagious upper respiratory condition
- Lyme Disease: a tick-borne disease, recommended for pets with an outdoor lifestyle
- Leptospirosis: an infection caused by exposure to standing water and rodents
- Canine Influenza: a highly contagious upper respiratory condition
Vaccinations for Your Cat
Core feline vaccines include:
- Rabies: a fatal disease for cats, there is no treatment available
- Feline Distemper: extremely contagious and deadly disease in kittens
- Feline Herpesvirus: a highly contagious upper respiratory condition
- Calicivirus: a highly contagious upper respiratory condition
Non-core feline vaccines include:
- Feline Leukemia: cat-to-cat transmission that can cause cancer and is an immunosuppressant
- Bordetella: a highly contagious upper respiratory condition
Get Your Pet Vaccinated in Lake Charles, LA
Our veterinarians will create a vaccination schedule to keep your pets safe from these deadly diseases. Preventing these health conditions is easier than having to treat them in the future. If you live in or around Lake Charles and would like to schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians, call our team at Bayou South Animal Hospital today at (337) 480-1500 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.