Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention
Our Groton veterinarians can help you protect your cat or dog from a wide range of serious diseases and disorders with routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention.
Protection From Preventable Diseases in Dogs and Cats
At Companion Animal Hospital, we focus on preventive care to keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Regular wellness exams, pet vaccinations, and parasite prevention combine to form the powerful triad which is the basis of your pet's long-term healthcare
Preventive care gives your pet the best chance at a long, comfortable life. Our Groton vets will work with you to create a custom preventive care plan tailored to your cat or dog's individual needs.
Reproductive Surgery & Vaccination Schedule
Having your pet spayed or neutered not only prevents unwanted births, but these common veterinary surgeries can also help to protect your pet against some serious forms of cancer. They may prevent unwanted behaviors such as howling, scooting, roaming, and animal aggression.
Keeping your dog or cat up to date on all their vaccinations is essential when it comes to protecting your furry friend from a frightful barrage of contagious, often serious, diseases.
The schedules below provide the timetable Companion Animal Hospital recommends for reproductive surgery and vaccinations in your pet's first year.
Cat Vaccinations
In their first year of life, kittens need the following shots to protect them from serious diseases:
Dog Vaccinations
In their first year, puppies need these shots to protect them from dangerous diseases:
Parasite Prevention
Parasites pose a serious health threat to people and animals in the Groton area. Left untreated, parasites can threaten the life of your cat or dog, and in some cases can even be transmitted to other people or pets living in your household. Our parasite prevention products can help protect your dog or cat from the following common parasites:
Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals. Left untreated, fleas can quickly spread throughout your household.
Ticks
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals and are responsible for the spread of many serious conditions in people and pets.
Ear Mites
Tiny, highly contagious ear mites reside in the ear canals of dogs, cats and other mammals. These parasites reproduce continuously throughout their lifespan.
Heartworm
This thread-like parasitic roundworm is spread through mosquito bites and makes its home in the heart, lungs and blood vessels of infected animals.
Hookworm
These parasites live in the digestive tract of cats and dogs, where they feed on the pet's blood. Hookworms can lead to anemia and other serious conditions.
Roundworm
This parasitic worm lives in the intestine and feeds on partially digested intestinal contents. This parasite can rob your pet of vital nutrients necessary to stay healthy.
Tapeworm
Tapeworms are spread through the ingestion of infected fleas during grooming. These hook-like parasitic worms live and grow in your pet's intestines.
Whipworm
Whipworms are spread through the ingestion of soil that has been in contact with an infected dog's feces. Whipworms pose a serious health risk to dogs.