Yearly. Your dog should be examined by a veterinarian on a yearly basis, and during that yearly exam, the vaccines that your dog needs will be given during that time.

Puppies need to have a series of vaccinations, and we normally give those vaccines every three to four weeks until the puppy is at least 14 weeks of age.

Yes, even if your cat seems healthy, she still needs regular vaccinations. The purpose of vaccination is to keep your cat healthy. Therefore, even healthy cats should see a veterinarian on a yearly basis as there may be other problems that are not immediately apparent.

The non-core vaccinations include feline leukemia and FIP. In addition to the core vaccination for rabies and respiratory diseases (feline panleukopenia, feline rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus), these may be necessary if your cat interacts with other cats outdoors, or if there are other situations where they might be exposed to these diseases. If you're bringing in feral cats or temporary pets into your home, you might want to consider these vaccines.

While important, core cat vaccinations are not officially mandatory. What is mandatory largely depends on the state, the county, and the city in which you live, as well as their respective laws. However, almost universally across America, rabies vaccination is required. All other vaccines are preventive in nature.

Yes, all kitten and cat vaccinations are necessary. They are preventive in nature. The vaccines used in veterinary medicine today are scientifically refined and cause minimal reactions. Cats were much more susceptible to severe diseases before vaccinations were available - diseases that have a 75% mortality rate. Yearly vaccinations are crucial for cat health.

The baseline diagnostic tests conducted every year include a stool sample check for internal parasites, and a blood test for heartworm disease and tick-borne diseases.

Dog wellness exams provide critical information and help us notice any abnormal findings. If there are abnormalities in the physical findings or laboratory work, we can intervene early.

A dog wellness exam typically takes between 10 to 15 minutes from start to finish.

While it's ultimately your decision, your dog relies on you for its care. Because of this, it's recommended that you take your dog to the veterinarian at least once a year.