Protect your dog or cat from a wide range of serious disorders with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention. Our Greeley veterinarians are here to provide advice and treatment.
Pet Vaccinations & Prevention
As a pet parent, you never want to see your furry best friend sick or in pain. A great way to prevent diseases and disorders from developing in the first place is to focus on preventive care.
At St. Michaels Companion Animal Hospital, we combine cat and dog vaccinations and parasite prevention with routine exams to build the foundation of your pet's healthcare.
With preventive care, your pet will have the best chance of living a long, healthy life. Our team can work with you to develop a custom preventive care plan for your dog or cat, customized to their unique needs.
Pet Vaccinations & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
Current pet vaccinations are critical to protecting cats and dogs from contagious, often serious, diseases.
Kitten Vaccinations
Kittens need these vaccinations in their first year to protect them from dangerous diseases. Here are our cat vaccinations:
- 8 weeks
- Calcivirus, Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis, Panleukopenia
- 12 weeks
- Booster: Calcivirus, Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis,, Panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia
- 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- Rabies
- 5 to 6 months
While these are not categorized as vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from several potential health issues.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
- Wellness/Health Maintenance
Ongoing preventive care is essential to keeping your pet healthy long-term, and catching health problems before they become serious. Ongoing maintenance varies depending on the pet's age and unique needs, but should typically include:
- Semi-Annual Physical Exams
- Booster Vaccines
- Bloodwork/Fecal examinations
Puppy Vaccinations
Puppies need these vaccinations in their first year to protect them from serious diseases. Here are our dog vaccinations:
- 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Canine Flu (optional)
- 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Canine Flu Booster (optional)
- 5 to 6 Months
- Spay
- Neuter
- Possible microchip
- Wellness/Health Maintenance
Ongoing preventive care is essential to keeping your pet healthy long-term, and catching health problems before they become serious. Ongoing maintenance varies depending on the pet's age and unique needs, but should typically include:
- Semi-Annual Physical Exams
- Booster Vaccines
- Bloodwork/Fecal examinations
Fleas
Fleas are very small, wingless external parasites that survive by consuming blood.
Ticks
Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of mammals and can cause disease.
Ear Mites
Ear mites are tiny but highly contagious parasites that live in mammals' ear canals.
Heartworm
This small, parasitic roundworm spreads through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
This intestinal parasite gets its name from the hook-like mouth parts it uses to anchor itself to the intestinal wall.
Roundworm
Extremely common in young animals, roundworm lives in the intestine and feeds on intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
These hook-like parasitic worms are flat, long and segmented. They live in the intestines.
Whipworm
Whipworms are named for their whip-like shape. They feed on their host's blood and nutrition.