Vaccinations
Keeping your pet up-to-date on vaccinations is one of the most effective ways to protect them from preventable diseases. At Lifetime Veterinary Care we provide comprehensive pet vaccinations in Nunica, MI, ensuring your dog or cat receive the essential pet shots they need for a long and healthy life.
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Vaccinations safeguard your pet and also help prevent the spread of infectious diseases to other animals and even humans. Our veterinary team will develop a personalized vaccine schedule based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors to provide optimal protection.
​Why are vaccinations important?
Vaccines help strengthen your pet’s immune system against serious diseases. By staying on top of your pet’s vaccination schedule, you can prevent illnesses that can be expensive to treat and potentially fatal.
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Prevents deadly diseases like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus
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Protects pets from contagious illnesses in social settings like dog parks or boarding facilities
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Required by law for certain vaccines (e.g., rabies)
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Ensures a long, healthy life for your pet
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When should my pet be vaccinated?
Puppies & Kittens:
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First vaccinations typically start at 6-8 weeks old
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Booster shots given every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age
Adult Dogs & Cats:
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Annual wellness exams help ensure vaccines are up to date
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Some boosters are given yearly, while others last 3 years
Our veterinarians will guide you through the best vaccination plan for your pet based on their age, breed, and lifestyle.
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How are vaccines administered?
Vaccines work by safely stimulating your pet’s immune system using inactive or weakened forms of disease-causing organisms. Depending on the vaccine, they may be given by injection under the skin, orally, or intranasally.
Core & Optional Pet Vaccinations We Offer
At Lifetime Veterinary Care, we provide a full range of core and non-core pet vaccinations tailored to your pet’s specific needs.
Dog Vaccines
Core Vaccines:
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Rabies – Protects against a fatal virus that affects both pets and humans.
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Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus (DAPP) – Essential protection against common and serious canine diseases.
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Leptospirosis – Prevents bacterial infections that can spread to humans.
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Non-Core Vaccines (Based on Lifestyle):
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Bordetella (Kennel Cough) – Recommended for dogs that visit groomers, boarding facilities, or dog parks.
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Lyme Disease – Protects dogs that spend time in wooded or grassy areas.
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Canine Influenza – helps protect dogs from the virus by reducing the severity of symptoms and lowering the risk of infection and transmission.
Cat Vaccines
Core Vaccines:
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Rabies – Required by law and protects against a fatal virus.
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Feline Distemper (FVRCP) – Protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia.
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Non-Core Vaccines (Based on Lifestyle):
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Feline Leukemia (FeLV) – Recommended for outdoor cats or multi-cat households.
