Dog & Cat Vaccinations in Brampton
Core and lifestyle vaccines tailored to your pet's age, health, and exposure risk.
Quick answer
Vaccinations protect your pet against serious, often preventable diseases like rabies, parvovirus, distemper, and feline panleukopenia. Puppies and kittens need a series of doses starting around 6–8 weeks; adult pets need boosters on a schedule your veterinarian sets based on their lifestyle and risk.
What’s included
- A brief physical exam to confirm your pet is healthy enough to vaccinate
- Core vaccines (rabies, distemper, parvovirus for dogs; panleukopenia, calicivirus, herpesvirus for cats)
- Lifestyle vaccines where relevant (e.g. leptospirosis, bordetella, feline leukemia)
- A written record of what was given and when the next dose is due
- Rabies certification, since it's required by law in Ontario
Why it matters
Some of the diseases vaccines prevent — parvovirus, distemper, rabies — are serious, highly contagious, and in several cases fatal or untreatable once symptoms appear.
Rabies vaccination is a legal requirement for dogs and cats in Ontario, and it protects people in your household too.
Puppies and kittens are especially vulnerable because their immune systems are still developing, which is why the early vaccine series matters so much.
How it works
- 1
We review your pet's age, health history, and lifestyle (indoor/outdoor, boarding, dog parks) to decide which vaccines apply
- 2
A quick physical exam confirms they're healthy enough for a vaccine that day
- 3
The vaccine is given, and we monitor briefly for any immediate reaction
- 4
You leave with a written schedule for the next dose or annual booster
Aftercare
- Mild soreness at the injection site or low energy for a day is normal
- Watch for facial swelling, vomiting, or difficulty breathing in the hours after — this is rare, but call us immediately if you see it
- Keep puppies and kittens away from unvaccinated animals and high-traffic areas until their series is complete
Frequently asked questions
When should my puppy or kitten start vaccines?
Typically around 6–8 weeks of age, with follow-up doses every 3–4 weeks until they're about 16 weeks old.
Is rabies vaccination required by law?
Yes. Ontario law requires dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies.
How often do adult pets need boosters?
It depends on the vaccine and your pet's lifestyle — some are annual, others are given every three years. We'll set a schedule at your visit.
Can vaccines cause side effects?
Most pets have no reaction beyond mild soreness or tiredness for a day. Serious reactions are uncommon, and we monitor for them at the visit.
My indoor cat never goes outside — does she still need vaccines?
Core vaccines are still recommended, since some diseases can be brought in on clothing or shoes, and boarding or vet visits carry some exposure risk.
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Preventative Care
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In-House Pharmacy
Prescription medications, parasite preventives, and prescription diets, dispensed on site and dosed by the veterinarian who examined your pet.
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