The first set of permanent vaccinations is given at 8 weeks of age. Sometimes a temporary vaccine will be given at 6 weeks of age.

All cats receive vaccines against upper respiratory diseases (including some caused by calicivirus and the herpes virus), feline panleukopenia, and (if the cat is under eight years old) feline leukemia. You may notice that some cats in our care have also been vaccinated for rabies, for example, or FIV. These cats have received those vaccinations while in the care of another organization or person.

year old and every 3 years afterwards: Rabies Remember to have your vet worm you cat when you get the vaccinations; this is especially important in kittens.

When you adopt your animal, your paperwork will include the vaccinations he/she has received. (If you lose your paperwork, you can call 1-800-384-3143 and we can look up the vaccination record.) Based upon this information, your vet will determine what vaccinations are required and when these should be administered. Your puppy may have received a Bordetella ("kennel cough") immunization at the shelter. Sometimes, the puppies will develop kennel cough following the vaccination.

Give a Bordetella vaccination if the dog is going to be boarded in a boarding kennel during your vacation. Remember to have your pet wormed every time it gets vaccinationed, especially when it is a puppy.

Yes. You can purchase these various vaccinations through pet supply companies or from local feed stores.

It is perfectly safe for your diabetic dog to receive their vaccinations. In fact, this annual check up also gives your veterinarian a good opportunity to give your dog a complete check up. By keeping your diabetic dog healthy, there will be fewer fluctuations in its insulin requirements.

In addition to routine care such as vaccines, treatment for parasites, and spay/neuter, our cats receive whatever medical care they need to keep them healthy. Cats who need surgery, for example, get it; cats who need to be on insulin receive it. In rare instances, we may take a cat to a specialist for further treatment if the cat’s case requires special techniques, procedures, or equipment not available at the CAT hospital. No; we are not set up to handle feral cats.

Animal Rescue Center does not accept stray animals unless they are injured. All stray animals should be taken to your local Animal Care & Control so that their owners have an opportunity to find them.

There are many variables that could influence the answer to this question, including the type of vaccine being used, the cat's risk of being exposed to disease, and the age of the cat. For cats older than 4 months: For a cat who has never been vaccinated or whose vaccination history is unknown, it is generally recommended that the cat receive two distemper (panleukopenia) combination vaccinations 3-4 weeks apart.

What we recommend for yearly vaccinations for dogs and cats can sometimes differ, depending on your pet's lifestyle, history, and risk of exposure to certain diseases. In general, here is what Dr.

Although Estrus cycles can vary greatly among individuals, small breed dogs typically come into heat around 6 to 8 months old. Large breed dogs may not come into their first heat cycle until 8 to 10 months old and may be even later for some giant breeds. Puberty in kittens typically occurs at 6 to 10 months of age depending on when the kittens are born. Typical breeding season for cats is February to August.

It is perfectly safe for your diabetic pet to receive their annual vaccinations. In fact, this annual check up also gives your veterinary surgeon a good opportunity to give your pet a complete check up. By keeping your diabetic pet healthy, there will be fewer fluctuations in its insulin requirements.

We care mainly for house cats. Most cats allowed to run at large usually experience untimely deaths due to injury or disease. Many people think that if their cat stays inside all the time it should not need vaccinations or annual fecal checks. On the contrary, indoor cats need annual physical examinations and health care, including vaccinations. We highly recommend keeping your cat indoors and many municipalities have laws governing pets at large.

The best way to determine your dog's or cat's age is to use a chart for the dog and a chart for the cat.

We generally recommend spaying and neutering dogs and cats at six months of age. Spaying your dog or cat at 6 months of age and before her first heat cycle decreases the incidence of life-threatening mammary tumors and uterine infections. Neutering your dog or cat at this age protects him from developing aggressive behaviors and potentially life-threatening prostate disease.

Most people understand puppies and kittens have to go through a basic series of vaccinations to be well immunized but it’s also important to get them boostered on an annual basis. For dogs, the minimum basic vaccination requirements would be distemper-parvo combo vaccine, and rabies. For cats, the minimum would be the FVRCP and rabies, and for outdoor cats we recommend the feline leukemia vaccine. Those same vaccines are boostered each year.

We can never know in advance if two animals will get along. When considering adopting another pet, always consider a trial period when both animals can be exposed to each other to see how they both will react. Cats and dogs have a natural tendency (instinct) to not like each other. In the wild the feline and canine are enemies. The hyena takes off lions and the lion takes off hyenas. Which is natural. The same with wolves and bobcats, cheetahs and coyotes, etc.

Ans : Yes, Gourdin is absoloutely safe, non-poisonous for both wild and domestic cats and dogs. It does not result in any side effects. Since cats (& dogs) have already been given human insulin, they can be given Gourdin also. However, we have not conducted any trials specifically on feline and canine diabetics.

The heat cycle is the mating period for female animals. Cat's normally have their first heat cycle between 5 to 10 months of age with the average being 6 months. Dog's first heat cycle are normally between 6-12 months. Some females of larger breeds may not have their first cycle until they are 12-24 months of age. Remember the above information is general not all females follow these patterns. Consult with your veterinarian if your pet does not seem typical.

If ingested, make sure the pieces pass in the pet's bowel movement. If nothing passes within 24-48 hours or the animal seems uncomfortable, contact your vet and let them know of the incident.

Please check FDA's Web site at www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html to see if your pet food has been recalled: If your pet food is not listed, the pet food is not affected by the recall and you can continue to feed it to your pets. If your pet shows a sudden onset of symptoms, including loss of appetite, vomiting, or lack of energy, stop feeding the pet food and contact your veterinarian. If the pet food is one of those being recalled, do NOT feed it to your animals.

Yes - Although rare cats have been infected by the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Dogs at this time have not been found infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, however other mammals have become infected and it is thought dogs could also become infected.

For any dead animal in the road, call Public Works at 561.804.7000 and they will remove it. If the animal is on private property, it is the property owner's responsibility to remove it.

Please refer to the list provided on Metro Animal Services website). An application can also be downloaded from the Metro website.