Pet Wellness And Vaccination Coulter Animal Hospital in Amarillo, TX

Pet Wellness And Vaccination

Pet Vaccination

Puppy vaccinations are started at 6 weeks of age, and boosters are given at 9, 12, and 16 weeks of age.

The rabies vaccine is given at the 12 or 16-week visit. Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvo (DHPC) vaccines are offered at 6 and 9 weeks of age. Lepto is added to the DHPC vaccine at the 12 and 16-week visits.

Vaccines for dogs

Kitten vaccinations are started at six weeks of age, and boosters are given at 9, 12, and 16 weeks of age. Vaccines administered at 6 and 9 weeks are given subcutaneously, including Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FRCP). Rabies immunization is shown at 12 or 16 weeks of age.

Vaccines for cats

Puppy Wellness

Puppies are given a thorough exam, checking eyes, ears, mouth, and nose for any abnormalities. The skin is evaluated for different types of dermatitis and external parasites.  Auscultation of the heart and lungs is performed to confirm they are normal. Puppies need fecal flotation done to evaluate for internal parasites or dewormed to remove them.   Monthly heartworm prevention administration is necessary to prevent heartworms and internal worms.

Puppy vaccinations are started at 6 weeks of age, and boosters are given at 9, 12, and 16 weeks of age.  Vaccines administered at 6 and 9 weeks are given subcutaneously, including Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, and Corona (DHPC). Rabies immunization is shown at 12 or 16 weeks of age. Lepto is added to the DHPC vaccination at 12 and 16 weeks of age.  Other elective vaccines available are Bordetella, Lyme, Flu, and Rattlesnake.  These require boosters also to create the initial immunity for a young puppy.

Kitten Wellness

We recommend that any new kitten be tested for Feline Leukemia (FELV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) before vaccination. This provides knowledge that these incurable but sometimes manageable diseases are present.   On their first visit, kittens need to be checked for fungal infections, external parasites, and internal parasites. Their heart and lungs will be auscultated to verify that they are normal.

Kitten vaccinations start at six weeks of age, and boosters are given at 9, 12, and 16 weeks. Vaccines administered at 6 and 9 weeks are given subcutaneously, including Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FRCP). Rabies immunization is offered at 12 or 16 weeks of age. The FRCP vaccine is repeated at 12 and 16 weeks of age. Other elective vaccines available are Feline Leukemia (FELV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). These also require boosters to create the initial immunity for a young kitten.

Adult Pet Wellness

Because our pets age approximately seven times faster than humans, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination, vaccines, routine wellness and senior blood work. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help detect serious health problems. Everyday wellness blood work includes a test to evaluate organ function. It tests for liver, kidney, and pancreas functions along with a complete blood count that evaluates the body’s red blood cell and white blood cell values. Thyroid function is often assessed if symptoms like being overweight, dermatitis, and intolerance to colds are noticed. Urinalysis is required at times to assess kidney function. Depending on the preliminary test results and symptoms presented, many other tests are available to diagnose conditions further.

Senior Pet Wellness

Adult vaccinations are given on an annual schedule.  Canine vaccines are administered subcutaneously. Vaccines include Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo and Corona (DHPC).  Rabies vaccinations are given either annually or every three years.   Other elective vaccines available are Bordetella, Lyme, Flu, and Rattlesnake.  These vaccines are boostered every year.  Feline vaccines are given subcutaneously and include Rhinotracheitis , Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FRCP).    Rabies immunization is given either annually or every three years. Other elective vaccines available are Feline Leukemia (FELV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). These vaccines are boosted every year.
Senior years begin around 7 years of age for small to medium dogs and cats.  It begins a few years earlier for giant breeds of dogs. Because our pets age approximately 7 times faster than humans, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination, vaccines, and routine senior blood work. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help detect serious health problems. Routine wellness and geriatric blood work include a test to evaluate organ function. It tests for liver, kidney, and pancreas functions along with a complete blood count that assesses the body’s red blood cell and white blood cell values. Thyroid function is evaluated.  Hypothyroidism causes symptoms like being overweight, dermatitis, and intolerance to colds. Urinalysis is required at times to assess kidney function. Many other tests like ECG, blood pressure, chest radiographs, and abdominal ultrasounds are available to further diagnose conditions depending on the preliminary test results and symptoms presented.