Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
At Torrance Companion Animal Hospital, our veterinarians help protect dogs and cats from serious disorders and diseases using routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention.
Protection & Prevention
At Torrance Companion Animal Hospital, we value preventative care as a way of keeping diseases and disorders from developing on your pet altogether.
When combined with regularly scheduled routine exams, vaccinations and parasite prevention form the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare.
Preventative care can give your companion animals their best chance at a long and healthy life. Our team will work closely with you to create a preventative care plan which is tailored to your pet's unique needs.
Pet Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
Current vaccinations are essential when it comes to protecting cats and dogs from contagious, often serious, diseases.
Kitten Vaccinations
Over the course of their first year, kittens need the following vaccinations to protect them from serious diseases and conditions.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- Rabies
- 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
Over the course of their first year, puppies need the following vaccinations to protect them from serious conditions and diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Canine Influenza (Optional)
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Canine Influenza (Optional)
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Canine Influenza (Optional)
- Annual Booster: Bordetella
- Annual Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 6 Months
- Heartworm Test
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on blood from mammals and birds.
Ticks
Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of mammals.
Ear Mites
Highly contagious and small, ear mites live in mammals' ear canals.
Heartworm
This parasitic roundworm is spread by mosquitos and has a thread-like appearance.
Hookworm
These parasitic roundworms live in your pet's digestive system and feed on their blood.
Roundworm
These worms live in your pet's intestine and feed on its contents.
Tapeworm
These parasitic worms are flat and hook-like. They live in your pet's intestine.
Whipworm
This roundworm's whip-like appearance gives it its name.
New patients are always welcome.
We look forward to meeting your precious pet at Torrance Companion Animal Hospital.