Wellness & Vaccinations

Want to know the secret formula for helping your pet enjoy a truly amazing life?

As pet parents, we want our furry family members to live as many happy, healthy years as possible. At Victoria Road Animal Hospital, we believe the best way to accomplish this is by making a commitment to ongoing wellness care. 

By bringing your pet in for regular checkups, you’ll help protect against many common ailments that can affect companion animals. You’ll also improve the likelihood of early diagnosis in the event of an underlying illness.

These simple things can add years to your loved one’s life.

Vaccinations

Vaccines are a key part of preventive care. Your veterinarian will recommend vaccines based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and local risk.

Puppy & Kitten Vaccinations

• Puppy vaccinations
• Kitten vaccinations
• First vaccines for puppies
• First vaccines for kittens

Core Vaccines

Core vaccines are recommended for most pets; non-core vaccines depend on risk and lifestyle.

• Rabies vaccine (required by law in Ontario for cats, dogs, and ferrets 3 months of age or older)
• Distemper vaccine
• Parvovirus vaccine
• Panleukopenia vaccine

Lifestyle & Optional Vaccines

• Kennel cough (Bordetella) vaccine
• Lyme disease vaccine
• Leptospirosis vaccine
• Feline Leukemia (FeLV) vaccine

Ongoing Protection

• Annual booster vaccines
• Vaccine schedules for dogs
• Vaccine schedules for cats
• Senior pet vaccines

Prevention & Health Management

At each visit, we’ll check your pet from nose to tail, looking for anything out of the ordinary. We’ll then develop a customized preventative care plan that includes vaccines, parasite control, nutrition and weight management, and any other care your pet may need.

From time to time, the doctor might also recommend routine health screenings. These tests help us catch potential issues early—before they become more serious.

During heartworm season, protecting your pet is especially important. Heartworm disease is a serious, mosquito-borne illness, but it’s preventable with the right care. Book your pet’s heartworm disease prevention recheck—a simple step to ensure they stay healthy all season long.

Getting to Know You

Finally, annual visits give all of us at Victoria Road Animal Hospital the chance to get to know you and your pet on a more personal level. Developing a relationship with you and forging a bond with your animal friend is an essential component of the care we provide. 

You want your four-legged friend to enjoy as many happy, healthy years as possible. Let the team at Victoria Road Animal Hospital help you achieve that goal!

Victoria Road Animal Hospital FAQs

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