DeWitt Animal Hospital, P.C.

5620 Thompson Road
DeWitt , NY 13214

(315)446-1200

www.dewittanimalhospital.org

 

Vaccinations

 

At Dewitt Animal Hospital, we require an examination prior to vaccinating your pet. 

This examination allows the veterinarian to ensure that your pet is in good health before receiving a vaccination. Vaccinating an unhealthy animal may exacerbate the animal's ill-health or the vaccine may be ineffective. 


 

Canine Vaccines & Prevention

 

DHLPP - Distemper / Hepatitis / Leptospirosis / Parainfluenza / Parvovirus 
Puppies
 - 6 weeks and older: DHLPP vaccination every 2-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

Adults
- 2 DHLPP vaccines are given 2-4 weeks apart the first time receiving the vaccination, no matter what age.
- Annual vaccination thereafter. 

Rabies
- Can be given as young as 12 weeks.
- First vaccine given as a one-year vaccination.
- Future rabies vaccines after the initial vaccine are given as a three-year vaccination.

Bordetella
- Can be given as young as 8 weeks.
- First time given as a 2-shot series: initial vaccine, then boostered 2-3 weeks later. 
- Annual vaccination thereafter. 

Lyme
- Vaccine can be given as young as 9 weeks.
- First time given as a 2-shot series: initial vaccine, then boostered 2-3 weeks later.
- Annual vaccination thereafter. 

Lyme testing per recommendation of the veterinarian. 

Heartworm
- Heartworm Prevention can be given starting between 6-8 weeks of age.
- We offer two types of prevention in-clinic: Heartgard (chewable) and ProHeart (injection). Other preventative options are available on our VetSource Online Pharmacy
- ProHeart is available for puppies and dogs 6 months of age or older. 


 

Feline Vaccines & Prevention 

 

FVRCP - Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Feline Herpes virus)/ Calicivirus / Chlamydia psittaci / Panleukopenia (Distemper)
Kittens 
- Can be given as early as 6-8 weeks.
- Given every 3 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

Cats
- 2 FVRCP’s are given 3 weeks apart the first time receiving the vaccination, no matter what age.
- Annual vaccination thereafter. 

Rabies
- Can be given as early as 12 weeks. 
- Always given as a one-year vaccination. 

Leukemia
- Can be given as early as 12 weeks.
- FeLV/FIV test recommended prior to vaccination. 
- First time given as a 2-shot series: initial LV, then booster LV 2-3 weeks later.
- Annual vaccination thereafter. 

FeLV/FIV testing should be completed per recommendation of the veterinarian.