Pet Vaccinations & Preventive Care
Promoting Long-Term Optimal Health For Pets
At Tournament Valley Veterinary Hospital, we focus on preventive care to keep common diseases and disorders from impacting your cat or dog's health in the first place.
Preventive care is one of the most effective ways to keep your pet healthy. Routine checkups, vaccinations, and parasite prevention can help stop disease before it starts and reduce the need for extensive treatments later on.
Our team will evaluate your pet’s lifestyle and risk factors to develop a preventive care plan tailored to their individual needs. Regular check-ups and guidance help support their long-term health and wellbeing.
Cat & Dog Vaccination Schedule
Vaccinations are a key part of keeping your cat or dog healthy, helping to protect them from diseases that can spread easily and cause serious health problems.
For puppies and kittens, the first year of life includes a series of essential vaccines to build strong protection against common illnesses.
Cat & Kitten Vaccinations
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6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Bordetella (Optional)
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10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
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14 to 16 weeks
- Rabies
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
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Annual
Your cat should receive a complete series of booster shots one year after they complete their kitten vaccinations.
After that, booster shots for core vaccines should be administered every one to three years. Your veterinarian will be able to provide you with details regarding when your adult cat should return for their next booster shot.Approximate booster schedule for cats:
- Rabies (Booster every one to three years depending on the vaccine provided)
- FVRCP Vaccine for Rhinotracheitis FHV-1, Calicivirus FCV, Panleukopenia FPL (Booster every one to three years)
- Chlamydia C. felis (Booster annually, or as determined by your veterinarian based on your cat's risk factors)
- Feline Leukemia 2 FeLV (Booster annually, or as determined by your veterinarian based on your cat's risk factors)
- Bordetella (Booster annually, or as determined by your veterinarian based on your cat's risk factors)
Dog & Puppy Vaccinations
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6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
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10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
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14 to 16 weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
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12 to 16 months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
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Annual
In order to safeguard your dog's health throughout their lifetime, periodic boosters will be necessary. Boosters 'boost' your dog's immunity against the various illnesses vaccinated against during their first year of life.
Booster schedules vary between vaccines and based on the dog's risk factors. Your veterinarian will provide you with information on when boosters should be administered to your canine companion.
Approximate booster schedule for dogs:
- DHPP for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (Every three years)
- Rabies (Every one to three years depending on the vaccine provided)
- Bordetella (Optional vaccine can be provided every 6 - 12 months depending on risk factors)
- Leptospirosis (Optional vaccine can be provided every 12 months depending on risk factors)
- Lyme (Optional vaccine can be provided every 12 months depending on risk factors)
- Influenza (Optional vaccine can be provided every 12 months depending on risk factors)
Spaying & Neutering
Spaying & Neutering Spaying or neutering your pet helps prevent unplanned litters, supports overall health, and may reduce certain unwanted behaviours.
At our clinic in Kamloops, these routine procedures are performed safely under general anesthesia. Spaying involves removing the reproductive organs of females, while neutering involves the corresponding procedure for males.
Learn More About Spay & Neuter
Parasite Prevention
Parasites can seriously affect your pet’s health and may also spread to other animals or people in your home.
Our parasite prevention plans help protect against fleas, ticks, ear mites, heartworms, and other common threats.
Microchipping
A microchip offers a permanent way to identify your pet. This tiny device is placed under the skin and can significantly increase the likelihood of being reunited with your pet if they ever go missing.
New Patients Welcome
Tournament Valley Veterinary Hospital is welcoming new patients! Our veterinarians provide medical care for cats and dogs in Kamloops. Contact us today to schedule your pet’s first appointment.