Protect your cat or dog from a wide range of serious disorders and diseases with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention offered by our Murfreesboro veterinarians.
Protection & Prevention
With preventive care at Brogli Lane Weaver & Alexander Animal Hospital, we can often keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Combined with regular routine exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention make up the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare.
Give your pet the best chance at a long, healthy life with preventive care. Our team is able to work with you to develop a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog, customized to their unique needs.
Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
To protect your cat or dog from contagious, often serious, diseases, current vaccinations are essential.
Kitten Vaccinations
In their first year, kittens need the following shots to protect them from serious diseases.
- 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
- 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
In their first year, puppies need these shots to protect them from diseases that could endanger their health.
- 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)
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
Parasite Prevention
Untreated parasites can threaten your cat's or dog's life. With our parasite prevention products, you can help protect your pet from these common parasites:
Fleas
These external parasites feed on the blood of birds and mammals.
Ticks
Ticks consume mammals' blood and may carry disease.
Ear Mites
Contagious mites live in the ear canals of mammals.
Heartworm
This parasitic roundworm spreads through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
Hookworms reside in your pet's digestive system.
Roundworm
This parasitic roundworm feeds on intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
Tapeworms are flat and hook-like and live in the intestines.
Whipworm
This roundworm gets its name from its whip-like appearance.