Protection & Prevention

At Millbrook Valley Animal Hospital, we like to focus on preventive care as the first line of defence to keep common diseases and disorders from developing.

When combined with regular wellness exams, pet vaccinations and parasite prevention form the foundation of your companion's routine veterinary care.

With comprehensive preventive care, your pet has the best chance of living a long and healthy life. Our team will work with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog, tailored to their unique veterinary needs.

Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention Services, Millbrook

Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule

Current dog and cat vaccinations are essential when it comes to protecting your furry friend from a range of contagious, and potentially fatal, diseases. Our veterinary team also recommends having your pet spayed or neutered to not only prevent the birth of unwanted litters; but also help to protect your pet against some serious forms of cancer. These surgeries may also prevent undesirable behaviours such as howling, scooting, roaming, and animal aggression.

Cat Vaccinations

Our vets recommend that your kitten receives the following shots to protect them from serious diseases.

6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
14 to 16 weeks
- Rabies
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
5 to 6 months
Spaying, neutering and microchipping are just as important as routine vaccinations and help protect your cat from a number of health issues, and therefore fall under the preventive health care umbrella.
- Spay (females) - Spaying your female cat prevents the birth of unwanted litters of kittens, protects your cat against serious illnesses, and can help to prevent behaviours such as howling and scooting that accompany heat cycles.
- Neuter (males) - Neutering your male cat prevents your pet from fathering unwanted kittens, protects your cat against various illnesses, and can help to prevent territory marking (spraying), roaming, howling, and cat aggression.
- Microchipping - A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is about the size of a grain of rice and is placed under your pet’s skin. If your pet is microchipped it will increase the odds of you and your beloved companion being reunited if they ever get away from you.

Dog Vaccinations

It's recommended that your puppy receive these shots in order to protect them from dangerous diseases.

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
Puppy vaccinations are not the only form of prevention that is recommended, microchipping helps protect your dog from a number of health issues, and therefore
- Microchipping - A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is about the size of a grain of rice and placed under your pet’s skin. These microchips help to increase the chance of your pet being reunited with you if they ever become lost.
12 to 16 months
Puppy vaccinations are not the only form of prevention that is recommended, spaying and neutering helps protect your dog from a number of health issues, and therefore
- Spay (female) - Dog spaying will prevent your female dog from mothering puppies, but it can also help to prevent certain cancers and regular heat cycles which can attract roaming males to your property.
- Neuter (male) - Dog neutering can help to prevent your male dog from fathering unwanted puppies, as well as protect your dog from a number of serious cancers, and help to reduce the risk of roaming and dog aggression.

Parasite Prevention

Parasites are a serious health threat to both people and pets in the Millbrook area. Parasitic infections that are left untreated can cause severe complications affecting your pet's quality of life, and in some cases can even be transmitted to other people or pets living in your household. Our parasite prevention products can help protect your dog or cat from the parasites listed below:

Fleas

Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals. Fleas are able to reproduce quickly causing an infestation within your home.

Ticks

These external parasites consume the blood of mammals and are responsible for causing a number of serious conditions in people and animals.

Ear Mites

Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of dogs, cats and other mammals. These tiny parasites will continue to reproduce throughout their life.

Heartworm

This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites and affects the heart, lungs and blood vessels of infected animals causing serious complications.

Hookworm

These parasites live in the digestive tract of cats and dogs where they feed on the pet's blood. Hookworms most commonly cause anemia as well as other serious conditions.

Roundworm

This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and survives on the food that your pet is busy digesting. This parasite can rob your pet of vital nutrients necessary to stay healthy.

Tapeworm

Tapeworms are most commonly spread through the ingestion of infected fleas during grooming. These hook-like parasitic worms thrive within your pet's intestines.

Whipworm

Whipworms are spread when a dog ingests soil that has been contaminated by an infected dog's feces Whipworms pose a serious health risk to dogs.

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Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention