Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention in Baltimore
Protect your cat or dog from a wide range of serious disorders and diseases by bringing them to our Baltimore veterinarians for vaccinations and parasite prevention treatments.
Protect Your Pet
At Falls Road Animal Hospital, we practice preventive care to keep common disorders and diseases from developing in the first place - and threatening your pet's health.
We help you build a solid foundation for your pet's routine healthcare by providing cat and dog vaccinations and parasite prevention in addition to regular routine exams.
These elements give your pet the best chance to live a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to develop a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog that's tailored to their unique requirements.
Pet Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
Keeping your cat's or dog's vaccinations up to date is essential when it comes to protecting him or her from contagious, often serious, diseases.
Kitten Vaccinations
Kittens require the following vaccinations in their first year to protect them from dangerous diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Chlamydia, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Chlamydia, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Chlamydia, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 5 to 6 months
While the following are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a number of health issues.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
Puppy Vaccinations
Puppies require these vaccinations in their first year to protect them from serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
Fleas
These external parasites feed on the blood of birds and mammals.
Ticks
Ticks are external parasites that consume the blood of mammals and spread diseases.
Ear Mites
Ear mites are tiny and highly contagious. They live in mammals' ear canals.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm spreads through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
These intestinal, blood-feeding parasitic roundworms live in your pet's digestive system.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm resides in the intestine and eats intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
Flat, hook-like and segmented tapeworms reside in your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
This parasite has a whip-like appearance, with one enlarged end.