Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention in South Wilton
By keeping vaccinations up to date and providing parasite prevention, our Fairfield County vets can help protect your cat, dog, or exotic pet from a wide range of serious diseases and disorders.
Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
Vaccinations and parasite prevention prevent many common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place, giving your pet their best chance at a long, healthy life.
Together with regular wellness exams, vaccinations and parasite prevention are the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare.
We’ll work with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog based on their unique needs.
Pet Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
Current vaccinations are essential when it comes to protecting cats and dogs from contagious, often serious, diseases.
Kitten Vaccinations
Kitties need the following vaccinations and procedures in their first year to protect them from serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 5 to 6 months
Although the following are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a variety of health problems.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
Puppy Vaccinations
Puppies need these vaccinations in their first year of life to protect them from dangerous diseases as their immune system develops.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
Fleas
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals and birds.
Ticks
Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of mammals.
Ear Mites
Ear mites are arachnids that live in the ear canals of mammals.
Heartworm
This thread-like roundworm is spread through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
These blood-feeding roundworms live in the digestive system.
Roundworm
Roundworms live in the intestines and consume intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
Tapeworms are flat, segmented parasitic worms that live in the intestines.
Whipworm
This roundworm commonly gets its name from its whip-like appearance.
