Our Berkeley vet team can help you protect your pet from a wide range of serious diseases and disorders with routine vaccinations and preventative care.
Protection & Prevention
At Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital, we believe in focusing on preventative care to keep common diseases and conditions from ever developing the first place.
When combined with yearly routine care, vaccinations and preventative care form the foundation of your pet's regular healthcare routine.
Preventive care gives your pet the best chance at a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your pet, tailored to their unique needs.
Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
When it comes to preventing contagious diseases in cats and dogs, keeping their vaccinations up to date are your best bet.
Kitten Vaccinations
In their first year, kittens need the following vaccinations to protect them from serious diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Chlamydia, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 5 to 6 months
While the following aren't vaccinations themselves, neutering, spaying and microchipping can help protect your cat against a number of health issues down the road.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
Puppy Vaccinations
In their first year, puppies need these vaccinations to protect them from dangerous diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Rabies
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Rabies
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals.
Ticks
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals.
Ear Mites
Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of mammals.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
These roundworms live in the digestive system and feed on your pet's blood.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on intestinal contents.
Tapeworm
These flat, hook-like parasitic worms reside in your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
This roundworm's name originates from its whip-like appearance.