Vaccination and Preventive Care
Protecting Your Pet Through Every Life Stage
At Arnett Animal Hospital, we believe prevention is the strongest foundation for lifelong pet health. Our vaccination and preventive care services are designed to shield pets from infectious diseases while supporting overall wellness. We create personalized vaccination schedules based on age, breed, lifestyle, and medical history rather than following a standard template.
From early puppy and kitten immunizations to adult boosters and senior protection plans, our team ensures your pet stays covered at every stage. Preventive visits also allow us to detect health concerns early, often before visible symptoms appear. This proactive approach reduces long term medical risks and supports a healthier, more active life for your pet.
Core and Lifestyle Vaccinations
Vaccines are divided into core and lifestyle categories. Core vaccines are essential for all pets because they protect against highly contagious and potentially fatal diseases. Lifestyle vaccines are recommended based on exposure risks such as boarding, grooming visits, outdoor activity, or interaction with other animals.
Our veterinarians assess your pet’s environment and daily routine before making recommendations. This ensures your pet receives necessary protection without over vaccination.
We commonly provide protection against:
- Rabies
- Distemper and Parvovirus
- Feline FVRCP viruses
- Bordetella and Kennel Cough
- Feline Leukemia and Lyme disease
Adult and Senior Preventive Care
As pets age, their immunity can decline. Booster vaccinations help maintain protection while preventive screenings become increasingly important. Adult and senior pets benefit from adjusted care plans based on health status and lifestyle changes.
Our team reviews medical history, current conditions, and risk exposure before updating vaccination schedules. This ensures protection remains effective and appropriate.
Ongoing preventive care includes:
- Routine booster vaccinations
- Lifestyle risk assessments
- Immunity or titer testing when needed
- Age related health monitoring
- Chronic condition considerations
Puppy and Kitten Vaccination Programs
Young pets require a series of vaccinations during their first months because their immune systems are still developing. Early immunization builds resistance against serious infections and creates a protective health baseline.
We schedule vaccines in carefully timed intervals, usually starting at 6 to 8 weeks of age and continuing until about 16 weeks. These visits also allow us to track development and provide early wellness guidance.
Early preventive visits include:
- Initial core vaccinations
- Booster dose scheduling
- Rabies vaccination
- Deworming treatments
- Nutrition and growth guidance
Parasite Prevention and Protection
Preventive care goes beyond vaccines. Parasites can cause serious illness and may also pose risks to human family members. Consistent parasite control is essential for complete wellness protection.
We recommend year round or seasonal prevention depending on your location and pet’s exposure risk. Treatments are selected based on safety, effectiveness, and ease of administration.
Protection plans may cover:
- Heartworm prevention
- Flea control
- Tick protection
- Intestinal worm treatment
- Mite and skin parasite care