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Vaccination and Preventive care

At Ridgeview Animal Hospital, we prioritize your pets long term health and therefore focus on preventive care to keep your pet happy and healthy through out their lifetime. Regular wellness exam, vaccination, parasite prevention, spaying/neutering, dental hygiene, appropriate nutritional, and exercise management are the key to your pet’s healthy life and to increase their life expectancy. At the initial consultation, our veterinarians will thoroughly discuss and advise on each of the above aspects so you can feel confident in your pet’s long-term health management.

Routine wellness exam and vaccination is a critical component of preventive healthcare for your pet. Vaccination protects your pets from various infectious diseases and many potentially life-threatening illnesses. At Ridgeview animal Hospital, we offer a wide range of vaccines to your dogs and cats. During your visit, our veterinarians will recommend an individualized vaccine plan based on age, clinical condition, and the lifestyle of your pet.

Dog Vaccination:

  • Core Vaccines: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza), Rabies. All dogs should have core vaccines unless there is a medical reason not to vaccinate.
  • Non-Core Vaccines: Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Lyme. These vaccines are essential based on the lifestyle and risk.
  • Vaccination Schedule: Our veterinarians will advise on the appropriate vaccination protocol for your pet at the time of consultation.

Cat Vaccination:

  • Core Vaccines: FVRCCP (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia), Rabies. All cats should have core vaccines unless there is a medical reason not to vaccinate.
  • Non-Core Vaccines: FeLv (Feline Leukemia). This vaccine is essential based on the lifestyle and risk.
  • Vaccination Schedule: Our veterinarian will recommend an appropriate vaccination protocol for your pet at the time of consultation.