Preventative Care
Our focus at Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is on the prevention of health problems. The following is a brief summary of our recommendations. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Vaccinations & Deworming
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Many serious and fatal diseases can be prevented by regular vaccinations. The following chart will help you understand what we recommend for your pet:
| Dogs* |
8 weeks |
12 Weeks |
16 Weeks |
1 Year |
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Vaccine |
DHPP |
DHPP, B |
DHPP, B, R |
DHPP, B, R |
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Dewormer |
Strongid,
Revolution |
Strongid,
Heartgard** |
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| Cats |
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Vaccine |
FDRC,
L,
FIV |
FDRC, L, FIV, R |
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FDRC, L, FIV, R |
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Dewormer |
Revolution** |
Strongid |
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*Adult dogs get DHPP every single year from the last time given. They should get Bordetella every 6 months if groomed or boarded , otherwise it should be given at least yearly. Rabies is boosted at one year then it is given at least every 3 years. The base and some states require rabies every single year. |
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Porphorymonas
Vaccine- aids in the prevention of periodontitis
H3N8-
the first vaccine available to aid in the prevention
of disease associaited with canine influenza
Rattlesnake Vaccine- helps reduce the severity of rattlesnake bites
Feline Immunodefficiency Virus (FIV) Vaccine- helps prevent feline aids
AVID Microchip- no, it's not a vaccine, but it helps reunite lost pets with their owners. |
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