Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
At Johns Creek Veterinary Clinic our vets can help you protect your cat or dog from a wide range of serious diseases and conditions with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention.
Protection & Prevention
At Johns Creek Veterinary Clinic, our passion is prevention. Our goal is to preserve your pet's good health and prevent common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Combined with regular wellness exams, pet vaccinations and parasite prevention form the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare.
Preventive care gives your dog or cat the best chance of enjoying a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your pet, tailored to their unique needs.
Pet Vaccination & Spay/Neuter Schedule
Keeping your pet's vaccinations up to date protects your animal from contagious, often serious, diseases.
Kitten Vaccinations
In your kitten's first year, we recommend the following vaccinations to protect your pet from serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Final: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 6 to 18 months
The age when your kitten can be spayed or neutered will be discussed with your veterinarian and based on what is right for your pet to help protect them from a number of health issues. Microchipping will also be discussed to protect your cat if they are lost.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
Puppy Vaccinations
In your puppy's first year, these vaccinations will work to protect your pet against 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
- Final: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 6 to 18 Months
The age when your puppy can be spayed or neutered will be discussed with your veterinarian and based on what is right for your pet to help protect them from a number of health issues. Microchipping will help to reunite your pet with your family should they get lost.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Microchipping
Cat Vaccinations
In order to maintain your cat's protection against a host of diseases, we recommend the following vaccinations.
- Yearly Vaccines
- FeLV
- 3 Year Vaccines
- FVRCP
- Rabies
Senior Cat Care
Your senior cat may have more complex healthcare needs that should be addressed in order for them to live comfortably. Caring for your senior cat starts with biannual exams so your vet can monitor your pet's health.
- Yearly Vaccines
- FeLV
- 3 Year Vaccines
- FVRCP
- Rabies
Dog Vaccinations
We recommend the following vaccines to help protect the long-term health of your adult dog.
- Yearly Vaccines
- Bordatella
- Leptospirosis
- 3 Year Vaccines
- Rabies
- DHPP
Senior Dog Care
Your senior dog has may have more complex care needs in order to live a comfortable, healthy life. Biannual veterinary exams allow your vet to monitor your senior dog's health and provide early treatment if required.
- Yearly Vaccines
- Bordatella
- Leptospirosis
- 3 Year Vaccines
- Rabies
- DHPP
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals.
Ticks
These external parasites feed on the blood of mammals often spreading disease.
Ear Mites
Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of dogs, cats and other mammals.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through the bite of mosquitos.
Hookworm
These roundworms live in the digestive system and feed on your pet's blood.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
These flat, hook-like parasitic worms reside and multiply within your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
Whipworm is a common parasite in dogs, and gets its name from its whip-like appearance.