Protection & Prevention
At West Coast Veterinary Services, we offer preventive care to help avert many common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Vaccinations and parasite prevention form the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare when combined with regular wellness exams.
Preventive care services offer your pet a chance at living a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to create a complete preventive care plan for your cat or dog, tailored to their unique needs.
Cat & Dog Vaccinations
Current dog and cat vaccinations are essential when it comes to protecting your furry friend from a range of contagious, often serious, diseases. In their first year of life, kittens and puppies need the following vaccines.
Cat Vaccination Schedule
- 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
Dog Vaccination Schedule
- 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
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 12 to 16 months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
Parasite Prevention
Parasites pose a serious health threat to people and animals. Left untreated, parasites can threaten the life of your cat or dog, 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 following common parasites including fleas, ticks, ear mites, heartworms and more.
Spaying & Neutering
Spaying (females) and neutering (males) your cat or dog prevents the birth of unwanted litters, protects your pet against various illnesses, and can help to prevent unwanted behaviours.
Spaying and neutering are safe, surgical procedures performed under general anesthesia at our Stephenville animal clinic.
Microchipping
At West Coast Veterinary Services, we offer microchipping as a preventive measure. 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. Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they are lost.