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Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats

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Healthy & Happy Sometimes having a pet is like having a child—it can seem like a never-ending job to keep them healthy and happy. Vaccinations are a relatively inexpensive but essential way to prevent many illnesses and diseases that can be life-threatening and may even be zoonotic, meaning they can be passed to humans.   A white, curly-haired poodle is gently held by a person with long hair and a gray sleeve, perhaps on the way to visit the vet. The poodle sports a blue and white checked leash, looking slightly to the left. In the background sits a chest of drawers with metallic handles.

Tailored Vaccination Plan It’s also important to administer vaccinations when pets are puppies and kittens because their young immune systems are still developing and need protection to stay healthy. Even pets who live primarily indoors should be vaccinated, as they can still be exposed to disease.

While any medical treatment involves some degree of risk, in the case of vaccinations the benefits far outweigh any potential side effects. Adverse reactions are rare and usually mild and short-term when they do occur. At Woodinville Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care Services, we will tailor vaccinations to your pet’s lifestyle, and not based on what’s available in the market. A vet in a blue uniform gently holds a small, black dog with a red harness. The veterinarian has a face mask hanging below their chin and is looking at the dog with care. The environment suggests they are in a veterinary clinic.

Which vaccines should your pet have? “Core” vaccines are those recommended—and possibly mandated by law—for most pets. "Non-Core" vaccines are recommended for your pet based on age, health, and lifestyle—for questions or to schedule an appointment, request a visit online or call us at (425) 481-1184. Core vs. Non-Core Core vaccines include:
  • Rabies (dogs and cats)
  • Distemper, Hepatitis, Adenovirus 2, Parvo and Parainfluenza (dogs)
  • Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (cats)
Other non-core, but highly suggested vaccinations for cats include FIV for feline immunodeficiency virus and FeLV to protect against feline leukemia.

For dogs, bordetella and canine influenza shots are recommended if they frequent dog parks, boarding kennels, or any place where they’re socializing with other canines. You might also talk to your veterinarian about a leptospirosis vaccine if your dog is like so many in our area that go on hikes into rural areas or spend a lot of time outdoors where there’s wildlife. A green outline of a speech bubble with three dots inside, reminiscent of a vet's gentle communication style. The design is simple and suggests messaging, set against a plain white background. A green, stylized outline of the United States, with simplified state borders but no labels or additional markings. The map's minimalistic design features distinctive, crisp edges and is perfect for decorating a veterinarian's clinic. Two people are holding a fluffy black and white cat on a peach-colored towel, while a veterinarian gently tends to the cat's front paw. A clipboard with papers and some medical supplies are visible nearby, making it clear that this is a caring moment at the vet's.