Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats in North Vancouver
Vaccinating a dog or cat is one of the quietest, most effective things a pet family can do. The right vaccines at the right ages protect against diseases that used to be common and still are in some pockets of the Lower Mainland. Our North Vancouver team builds vaccine plans around each pet's age, where they go, and who they spend time with. Call (604) 980-2222 to set up a vaccine visit or to review your current pet's schedule.
Core vaccines for dogs and cats
Core vaccines protect against the diseases every dog and cat is at risk of regardless of lifestyle. For dogs, that includes rabies and the DAP combination covering distemper, adenovirus, and parvovirus. For cats, the core set covers rabies and the FVRCP combination protecting against the most common upper respiratory and intestinal viruses. Our team in Edgemont Village and surrounding North Vancouver areas reviews timing for each based on age and history.
Lifestyle vaccines and risk-based protection
Not every pet needs every vaccine. A dog who hikes Lynn Canyon, swims, or boards regularly faces different risks than a dog who walks the neighbourhood twice a day. Lifestyle vaccines for dogs can include leptospirosis, Bordetella, canine influenza, and Lyme depending on exposure. For cats who go outside or live with cats who do, FeLV may be appropriate. We talk through what your pet actually does and which vaccines that translates to.
Titre testing as part of a vaccine plan
For some pets, especially older dogs or cats with previous reactions, a titre test can measure existing immunity before deciding on a booster. Titre testing is not a replacement for vaccination across the board, but it is a useful tool for individualising the plan. Our team can talk through whether a titre makes sense for your pet.
Vaccine schedules for puppies and kittens
New puppies and kittens move through a vaccine series in the first 16 to 20 weeks of life, with boosters timed to maternal antibody decline. We hand families a clear written schedule at the first visit so the next appointments are easy to plan around work, school, and travel.