Our Turlock veterinarians can help you protect your cat or dog from a wide range of serious diseases and disorders with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention.
Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Protection
At Taylor Veterinary Emergency, we focus on preventive care to keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Combined with regular wellness exams, pet vaccinations and parasite prevention form the foundation of your animal's routine healthcare.
Preventive care gives your pet the best chance at a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog, tailored to their unique needs.
Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
Current dog and cat vaccinations are essential when it comes to protecting your furry friend from a range of contagious, often serious, diseases. Having your pet spayed or neutered not only prevents the birth of unwanted litters, but these common veterinary surgeries can also help to protect your pet against some serious forms of cancer. They may prevent unwanted behaviors such as howling, scooting, roaming, and animal aggression.
Cat Vaccinations & Spay/Neuter Schedule
In their first year, kittens should receive the shots below to protect them from dangerous diseases. It is recommended to spay or neuter at 5-6 months of age after completing full series of vaccinations.
- FVRCP (Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia)
- Series of 3 vaccines
- Recommended start: 8 weeks of age
- FELV (Feline Leukemia Vaccine)
- Series of 2 vaccines
- Recommended start: 11 weeks of age
- Rabies
- Given at 14 weeks of age
Dog Vaccinations & Spay/Neuter Schedule
In their first year, puppies need the shots below to protect them from dangerous diseases. It is recommended to spay or neuter at 5-6 months of age after completing full series of vaccinations.
- DAPP (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvo)
- Series of 3 vaccines, each being 3 weeks apart
- Recommended start: 8 weeks of age
- Bordetella (Protects against kennel cough)
- Series of 2 vaccines
- Recommended start: 11 weeks of age
- Rabies
- Given at 16 weeks of age
- Canine Influenza Vaccine
- Series of 2 vaccines
- Recommended start: 11 weeks of age
Parasite Prevention
Parasites pose a serious health threat to people and animals in the Turlock area. Left untreated, parasites can threaten the life of your cat or dog, and in some cases can even be transmitted to other people or pets living in your household. Our parasite prevention products can help protect your dog or cat from the following common parasites:
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals. Left untreated, fleas can quickly spread throughout your household.
Ticks
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals and are responsible for the spread of a number of serious conditions in people and pets.
Ear Mites
Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of dogs, cats and other mammals. These parasites reproduce continuously throughout their lifespan.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites and makes its home in the heart, lungs and blood vessels of infected animals.
Hookworm
These parasites live in the digestive tract of cats and dogs where they feed on the pet's blood. Hookworms can lead to anemia and other serious conditions.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on partially digested intestinal contents. This parasite can rob your pet of vital nutrients necessary to stay healthy.
Tapeworm
Tapeworms are spread through the ingestion of infected fleas during grooming. These hook-like parasitic worms live and grow in your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
Whipworms are spread through the ingestion of soil that has been in contact with an infected dog's feces. Whipworms pose a serious health risk to dogs.