The Cortland County SPCA reminds all pet owners that March is National Pet Immunization Month and to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations. The SPCA says vaccinations are essential to keep pets healthy and protect them from preventable diseases.
The SPCA provides details about when your pet should receive certain vaccinations. Details for both cats and dogs can be found below.
For cats:
- 6-8 weeks – FVRCP, anthelmintics, FelV/FIV testing
- 9-11 weeks old – FVRCP booster and dewormers
- 12-14 weeks – FVRCP booster, rabies vaccine, deworming medication
- Annually for cats – FVRCP booster and rabies vaccine
For dogs:
- 6-8 weeks old – DHPP, Bordetella, dewormers
- 9-11 weeks – DHPP booster and dewormer
- 12-14 weeks – DHPP booster, rabies vaccine, deworming medication
- Annually for dogs – DHPP booster and rabies vaccine
A free rabies vaccination clinic for Cortland County residents hosted by the Cortland County Health Department will be held tomorrow at the County Courthouse Gymnasium, 60 Central Avenue.
Clinic hours are from 6pm to 8pm, but time slots until 7pm are still available. Advance registration is required for the event, so if you are registered, please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your reservation time.
The vaccine is given to dogs, cats, and ferrets over 3 months of age. A prior certificate of vaccination will be asked if the animal has been previously vaccinated. If no certification is provided, his 1 year certificate will be provided instead of the 3 year certificate. All animals must be leashed or caged at all times.
Residents with multiple animals who wish to receive vaccinations must make an appointment for each animal.Click to register here.
