Everyday Protection with Cat and Dog Vaccinations in Sacramento, CA
Most vaccine-preventable illnesses don’t come with much warning, and many spread before a pet even looks sick. Staying ahead of those risks is one of the simplest ways to protect your pet’s health over time.
If you’re looking for cat and dog vaccinations in Sacramento, CA, Broadway Veterinary Hospital provides personalized vaccine recommendations based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, environment, and overall health. Whether you have an indoor cat, a social puppy, a senior dog, or a pet that travels frequently, we’ll help you understand which vaccines matter and when they should be given.
Vaccines are most effective when they’re part of a consistent wellness plan. Call (916) 446-6154 or book online to schedule your pet’s next preventive care visit.
How Often Do Pets Need Vaccines?
Vaccination schedules change throughout your pet’s life, which is why regular wellness exams are so important.
Puppies and kittens need a series of vaccines early in life because maternal antibodies fade over time, leaving them vulnerable to infection. These visits are spaced carefully to build protection during a critical stage of development.
Adult pets typically receive vaccines on an annual or multi-year schedule depending on the specific vaccine, risk level, and current veterinary guidelines. Senior pets still need protection as they age, though their vaccine recommendations may shift based on health conditions, lifestyle changes, and immune function.
Our team builds vaccine plans around the individual pet instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Cat and Dog Vaccines We Offer
Vaccines help protect pets from serious diseases that can spread through contact with other animals, shared spaces, wildlife, contaminated environments, or respiratory droplets. Your veterinarian will recommend a vaccination plan customized for your pet’s unique needs.
Rabies
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system and can spread to people and other animals through bites.
Distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious virus that can affect the respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.
Parvovirus
Parvovirus is a severe, highly contagious illness that can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and life-threatening complications.
Adenovirus
Canine adenovirus can cause infectious hepatitis, a serious disease that affects the liver and other organs.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease spread through contaminated water, soil, or wildlife urine and can affect the kidneys and liver.
Bordetella
Bordetella is one of the common causes of kennel cough, a contagious respiratory illness often spread in boarding, daycare, grooming, and social settings.
Canine Influenza
Canine influenza is a contagious respiratory virus that can cause coughing, fever, nasal discharge, and fatigue.
Rabies
Rabies is a fatal neurologic disease that can affect cats, wildlife, people, and other animals.
FVRCP
The FVRCP vaccine protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, which can cause respiratory illness, mouth ulcers, fever, and severe gastrointestinal disease.
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
FeLV is a contagious virus that can weaken the immune system and increase a cat’s risk for serious infections, anemia, and certain cancers.
What to Expect After Your Pet’s Vaccine Visit
Most pets return to normal quickly after vaccination. Mild tiredness, temporary soreness, or decreased appetite for a day or two can happen as the immune system responds.
Before you leave, we’ll review:
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Which vaccines were given
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When boosters are due
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What mild side effects may occur
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When to contact us with concerns
If your pet has a history of vaccine sensitivity or anxiety during visits, we can also discuss ways to make future appointments more comfortable.