By administering routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention, our Ambler veterinarians can help you protect your dog or cat from a wide range of serious diseases and disorders.
Protection & Prevention
Preventive care is the most effective healthcare your pet can receive. That's why at Spring House Animal Hospital, we do everything in our power to keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Combined with regularly scheduled routine exams, vaccinations and parasite prevention are at the foundation of your pet's routine healthcare.
With thorough preventive care, your pet will have the best chance at a long, healthy life. Our team will work closely with you to develop a custom preventive care plan for your dog or cat, tailored to their specific needs.
Pet Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
To preserve their health and stay protected from contagious diseases that are often serious, it's essential for cats and dogs to have current vaccinations.
Kitten Vaccinations
To prevent serious diseases, your kitten needs these shots in his or her first year.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Rabies
- 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
To prevent dangerous diseases, your puppy needs these shots in his or her first year.
- 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)
Fleas
This common external parasite feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.
Ticks
Ticks attach to your pet, then feed on his or her blood and transmit disease.
Ear Mites
Tiny but highly contagious ear mites live in the ear canals of mammals.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm can cause damage to vital organs.
Hookworm
These roundworms live in the digestive system and can cause coughing and serious symptoms.
Roundworm
The parasitic roundworm lives in the small intestine and feeds on partially digested food.
Tapeworm
These long, flat, segmented worms attach to your pet's intestinal lining and cause blockages.
Whipworm
This roundworm gets its name from its whip-like appearance and can move to the lungs.