WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS

Pioneer Animal Hospital recognizes that pets age faster than people. Due to this rapid change, we recommend wellness examinations every 6 months. The following is a list of our basic recommendations. Every pet is unique, however, and this list is only a guideline. Your pet’s lifestyle and unique risks will be taken into consideration and may change from year to year.

Dogs:

  • DA2PP or DA2PP-L – begin at 6-8 weeks of age and continue every 3 weeks until 12-14 weeks of age. Booster once at 1 year old then every 3 years thereafter.
  • Bordetella – begin at 6-8 weeks of age. Two vaccinations in the initial series 3 weeks apart then once every 6 months.
  • Rabies – initial vaccination at 12+ weeks of age. Booster at 1 year old then every 3 years thereafter. (Acceptance of 3 year vaccine varies from state to state)
  • Lyme Disease – not a routine recommendation in this area – depends on travel and specific lifestyle of pet. Please ask Dr. Wood if you believe your dog needs this vaccine.
  • Fecal Flotation (Parasite check) – Twice in the puppy series then once yearly.
Cats:
  • FVRCP – begin at 6-8 weeks of age and continue every 3 weeks until 12-14 weeks of age. Booster once at 1 year old then every 3 years thereafter.
  • Rabies – initial vaccination at 12+ weeks of age. Booster at 1 year old then every 3 years thereafter. (Acceptance of 3 year vaccine varies from state to state)
  • Pneumonitis (Chlamydia) – available in a combination vaccine with Rabies and FVRCP – once in the initial series. Booster once at 1 year old then every 3 years thereafter.
  • Feline Leukemia (FeLV)– For cats that are allowed outdoors unattended or cats for cats that have routine contact with other cats allowed outdoors unattended. Two vaccinations in the initial series 3 weeks apart then booster yearly.
  • Feline Infections Peritonitis (FIP):– For cats that are allowed outdoors unattended or cats for cats that have routine contact with other cats allowed outdoors unattended. Two vaccinations in the initial series 3 weeks apart then booster yearly.
  • Felv/FIV Blood Test – once for cats that remain indoors exclusively. Yearly for cats that are allowed outdoors at all or are in contact with cats allowed outdoors.
  • Fecal Flotation (Parasite check) – Twice in the kitten series then once yearly.
  • Heartworm prevention – Monthly all year. No heartworm tests are currently recommended for otherwise healthy cats.