We follow pet vaccination and health guidelines recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), and American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).
A yearly Physical Exam is strongly recommended. If your pet needs prescription medications, they must have a current yearly physical in accordance with Maryland law.
New puppy or kitten? Please use these links:
Core Vaccines:
Rabies– Required by law for dogs, cats, ferrets starting at 4 months of age in Maryland; required for dogs and cats in surrounding states.
Distemper (combination):
For Cats: FVRCP- Feline Rhinotracheitis virus, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia virus (Feline Distemper)
For Dogs: DHPP- Canine Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvo viruses.
Non-Core Vaccines: May be required or recommended for boarding, daycare, training classes, travel, or lifestyle.
For Cats: FeLV – Feline Leukemia Vaccine
For Dogs: Lepto (Leptospirosis) Vaccine, Lyme Vaccine, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), H3N8 Canine Influenza, H3N2 Canine Influenza
Preventive Tests:
For Cats: FeLV/FIV- Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS test, Fecal Test
For Dogs: Heartworm Test, Fecal Test