Vaccinations
Vaccines protect your dog or cat against a variety of infectious diseases, such as the deadly Parvo, Distemper and Rabies.
At LSPCA Veterinary Hospital, we tailor cat and dog vaccinations to each individual patient so your pet only receives the vaccines they need. While some vaccines are considered “core” and are recommended for most cats and dogs, others are “lifestyle” vaccines that we only recommend based on your pet’s exposure to risk.
During your first visit, we’ll talk to you in-depth about your pet’s lifestyle so we can get a deeper understanding of the vaccines they’ll need to stay healthy. Then, we’ll reassess your pet’s needs every year to see if changes need to be made.
When Does my pet need vaccines?
Puppies and kittens start a vaccination series in their first weeks of life, and they’ll require regular boosters throughout their lives to remain immune.
Vaccines we offer
Dogs | Cats |
Rabies-required for all dogs by law in Malawi | Rabies-required for all dogs by law in Malawi |
DHPPi (canine distemper, hepatitis, panleukopenia, parvo virus)-highly recommended for all dogs | FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia) - highly recommended for all cats |
Leptospirosis- highly recoomended for all dogs since our area has a high rate of the bacteria that causes leptospirosis | Feline leukemia - recommended for outdoor cats |
Bordetella (Kennel cough) - often required for boarding, professional grooming, and training classes; 6 months or yearly boosters | |
Canine influenza- often required for boarding, professional grooming, and training classes; yearly boosters |