Protection & Prevention

At Alondra Animal Hospital, we know that the best way to protect your pet from diseases is with complete preventive care.

Dog and cat vaccinations and parasite prevention along with wellness exams form a strong foundation for the lifelong health and wellness of your pet.

Our veterinary staff will work with you and develop a preventive care plan that works best for your pet including what parasite prevention your pet needs, a schedule for puppy shots and kitten shots that is ideal for your pet's unique needs as well ensure that your pet has been microchipped to be sure that you can be reunited if your pet ever becomes lost.

Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention Services, Gardena

Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule

Pet vaccinations are imperative to the health of your companion. Without the appropriate vaccinations, your pet will be susceptible to all types of potentially contagious and serious disorders and diseases, some of which could be fatal. Reproductive surgery is another key part of preventive care as it can help to prevent many types of cancer as well as undesirable behaviors such as howling, scooting and aggression.

Cat Vaccinations

It is important that kittens receive the following vaccinations during their first year for future disease protection.

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 2
5 to 6 months
Microchipping and reproductive surgery are both recommended at this time, while they are not vaccinations they are still an important part of preventive health care during your kitten's first year.
- Spay (females) - Spaying your female cat will not only help to prevent unwanted kittens but also protects against serious diseases as well and unwanted behaviors during the reproductive cycle.
- Neuter (males) - Neutering your male cat will help to prevent your cat from fathering unwanted kittens, can reduce the risk of potentially developing serious disorders as well as curb any negative behaviors.
- Microchipping - Microchipping is the process of implanting a permanent form of identification under your pet's skin which allows vet clinics, rescues and shelters to access your information and contact you should you ever become separated from your pet.

Dog Vaccinations

The following vaccines are necessary during your puppy's first year to provide lifelong disease protection.

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
Reproductive surgery and microchipping are both very important parts of preventive care during the first year of your puppy's life and are recommended to be done during this time.
- Spay (female) - While the main focus of reproductive surgery is the prevention of unwanted puppies, having your dog spayed can also protect against some types of cancers as well as heat cycles which may cause issues with male dogs.
- Neuter (male) - Having your dog neutered will prevent your dog from fathering puppies as well as lower the chance of your dog developing some serious cancers and aggression related to reproductive hormones.
- Microchipping - Microchipping is the process of implanting a permanent form of identification under your pet's skin which allows vet clinics, rescues and shelters to access your information and contact you should you ever become separated from your pet.
12 to 16 months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)

Parasite Prevention

In the Gardena area there is a risk of your pet being exposed to many types of parasites. Parasites are serious and can become life-threatening for your pet if left untreated, and are usually able to be transmitted to other animals within your household and even humans that come into contact with an infected pet. We are able to provide parasite prevention for the following types of parasites.

Fleas

Fleas are external parasites that survive on the skin and feed on the blood of birds and mammals. If fleas are not treated immediately they will reproduce and spread quickly.

Ticks

Ticks will borrow into the skin of an animal where they feed on the blood of their host. Ticks are able to transmit various serious diseases to both humans and animals.

Ear Mites

Ear mites are tiny parasites that prefer to live in the ears of their host animals and are capable of reproducing quickly and throughout their entire lifespan.

Heartworm

This thread-like parasitic roundworm lives within the heart, lungs and blood vessels of infected animals and is transmitted through infected mosquito bites.

Hookworm

These parasites prefer to survive within the digestive tract of the animal that they have infected and feed of the blood leading to possible cases of anemia.

Roundworm

This parasite lives in the digestive tract choosing to feed on the partially digested food and taking nutrients from the host animal that are vital to its health.

Tapeworm

Tapeworms are hook-like parasites and are most commonly spread when an animal ingests fleas during the grooming process and thrive in the intestines of the host animal.

Whipworm

Whipworms can cause serious illness in dogs and are transmitted when a dog has contact with soil that contains infected feces from another dog.

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Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention