Dog and cat vaccinations protect your pet from serious, preventable diseases. We build each vaccine schedule around your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risks here in Morgan Hill.
At Morgan Hill Animal Hospital, we provide a full range of services to keep your pets healthy
We systematically evaluate every part of your pet’s body, from checking eyes for cloudiness and ears for infection (using our video otoscope) to listening for heart murmurs, feeling for unusual lumps, and testing joint mobility. This thorough approach helps us detect subtle problems like early kidney disease or hidden tumors that pets instinctively hide from their owners.
We test for internal parasites through fecal analysis and check for external parasites like fleas and ticks that can transmit serious diseases. Based on your pet’s lifestyle and our local parasite risks, we’ll recommend the most effective prevention plan to keep your pet protected year-round.
Rather than over-vaccinating, we create a personalized vaccine schedule based on your pet’s age, health status, and lifestyle risks. Indoor cats need different protection than hiking dogs, and we’ll ensure your pet gets exactly what they need, nothing more, nothing less.
We examine your pet’s teeth, gums, and mouth for signs of periodontal disease, which affects 80% of pets over age three and can lead to heart, kidney, and liver problems. Early detection of dental issues means we can prevent painful infections and avoid costly extractions down the road.
We’ll discuss your pet’s diet, exercise habits, behavior changes, and home environment to provide personalized recommendations for optimal health. Whether it’s choosing the right food for your senior cat’s kidneys or exercise tips for your energetic puppy, we help you make the best decisions for your pet’s unique needs.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our support team is always ready to assist you. Your pets health, our priority anytime, anywhere.
Puppies usually start their vaccine series at 6 to 8 weeks old, with boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks, plus a rabies vaccine as required in California. Your veterinarian tailors the exact schedule to your puppy’s breed, health, and lifestyle at the first visit.
Core vaccines protect every puppy: distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, and parainfluenza (often combined as DHPP), plus rabies. Depending on your puppy’s lifestyle, your vet may recommend lifestyle vaccines like bordetella for daycare and boarding or leptospirosis for dogs that hike or swim. We’ll walk you through which apply.
After the first puppy rabies vaccine, a booster follows about one year later, then typically every one to three years depending on the vaccine used and California requirements. We track your dog’s due dates and review what’s current at every wellness exam, so nothing slips.
Around 6 to 8 weeks old, with boosters every 3 to 4 weeks until roughly 16 weeks. The core series protects against feline distemper and common respiratory viruses, plus rabies. Book the first kitten visit early, it also covers deworming, and all your new-kitten questions.
Indoor cats still need core protection: rabies, which California requires regardless of lifestyle, and the FVRCP combination vaccine. Indoor life lowers some risks but doesn’t remove them, escapes happen, and some viruses travel on clothes and shoes. Your vet will right-size the plan for your cat.
Some vaccines need annual boosters, like leptospirosis and bordetella, while others last three years. Rather than a one-size-fits-all answer, we review what’s actually due at each wellness exam based on your pet’s risk. You’ll never get a vaccine your pet doesn’t need.
At Morgan Hill Animal Hospital, we provide a full range of services to keep your pets healthy
Fecal testing plus flea, tick, and heartworm prevention tailored to your pet's risk and lifestyle.
Diet guidance for every life stage, from puppy growth to senior joint and weight support.
More frequent exams and screenings that catch age-related changes early.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our support team is always ready to assist you. Your pets health, our priority anytime, anywhere.
We offer wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, diagnostics (X-rays, ultrasound), and surgeries (spay/neuter, orthopedic) for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
Call (408) 779-7325 or use our online contact form to schedule a visit.
Trusted since 1970, Morgan Hill Animal Hospital delivers compassionate care with an experienced team, advanced technology, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. With a 4.3-star Google rating (59 reviews) and a 4.4-star Yelp rating (174 reviews), we’re a top choice in Morgan Hill. Call (408) 779-7325 to experience our care.
At Morgan Hill Animal Hospital, we provide expert veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets in Morgan Hill, CA. Our services, including wellness exams, dental care, diagnostics, and surgeries, are tailored to meet the unique needs of each pet. Call (408) 779-7325 to schedule an appointment.
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