Cat & Dog Vaccinations in Plano, TX Because Preventive Care Starts with Protection
At Humane Animal Medical & Surgical Hospital, we believe vaccinations are one of the most powerful tools in preventive veterinary medicine. Vaccines not only protect your dog or cat from dangerous diseases—they can also help extend their life and ensure more happy, healthy years by your side.
We offer tailored wellness packages for cats and dogs that include essential vaccinations, along with other treatments your pet needs to stay protected year after year.
If your pet is due for their vaccines, give us a call at (972) 578-2553 or use our online form to request an appointment today.
Which Vaccines Does My Pet Need?
Every pet is unique, and their vaccination plan should be, too. At our Plano animal hospital, we consider your pet’s lifestyle, age, health status, and risk factors to recommend the safest, most effective vaccine schedule.
Here are some of the core and lifestyle-based vaccines we offer:
Core Vaccines for Dogs & Cats
Canine distemper is a highly contagious virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. Symptoms include fever, nasal discharge, coughing, lethargy, and seizures, and can result in lifelong illness.
Type 1 causes infectious canine hepatitis, affecting the liver, kidneys, and eyes, while type 2 contributes to respiratory infections. Fortunately, vaccination protects against both types.
Canine parvovirus is a severe gastrointestinal virus that leads to vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and potentially sepsis and shock. This disease can be fatal, especially in puppies.
Caused by the feline herpesvirus, FVR leads to upper respiratory infections with symptoms like sneezing, nasal discharge, and eye inflammation. Initial infection can result in lifelong carrier status.
Another contributor to respiratory infections, FCV can cause oral ulcers, sneezing, and fever. FCV can also turn into a chronic condition that flares up under times of stress or immunosuppression.
Similar to canine parvovirus, feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious and often fatal disease causing vomiting, diarrhea, and severe dehydration. This disease can spread like wildfire in shelter settings, rapidly resulting in death for litters of young kittens.
Required by law and essential for safety, rabies is a deadly virus that attacks the central nervous system and can affect all mammals—including people. In Texas, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, and foxes are common carriers.
Lifestyle Vaccines
A bacterial infection spread via wildlife urine that contaminates water or soil, leptospirosis affects the kidneys and liver. It can also be transmitted from infected pets to people.
Bordetella is the primary cause of kennel cough, a contagious bacterial respiratory disease. Vaccination is recommended for dogs who are boarded, groomed, or attend dog parks.
A retrovirus that suppresses the immune system, FeLV can lead to anemia, cancer, and increased susceptibility to other infections. Vaccination is especially important for outdoor cats or those in multi-cat households.
Science-Backed Protection Delivered with Compassion
Vaccinations are one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your pet from serious illness. But at Humane Animal Medical & Surgical Hospital, we never treat them as “routine.” Every vaccine is tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors.
We take the time to answer your questions, explain your pet’s vaccination plan, and administer everything with a gentle hand. It’s protection you can trust, delivered by a team who truly cares.
Don’t let your pet fall behind—call us at (972) 578-2553 or book their vaccination visit online today.