Protect Your Companion's Good Health
Don't let preventable diseases negatively impact the health of your dog or cat. Our veterinarians provide a range of vaccines and parasite prevention products to fight against common, highly contagious conditions seen in dogs and cats across Modesto, Aurora, Empire, McHenry and beyond.
Combined with regular wellness exams, routine vaccines and parasite prevention form the foundation of your companion animal's routine preventive healthcare plan.
Our team will assess your pet's risk factors and lifestyle, and work with you to create a custom preventive care plan tailored to the unique needs of your dog or cat.
Spaying & Neutering for Dogs & Cats
Spaying or neutering your cat or dog prevents unwanted litters, protects your pet from various illnesses, and can help to prevent undesirable behaviors such as aggression, urinating outside their litter box or trying to escape your yard.
Cat & Dog Vaccination Schedule
Keeping your animal companion's vaccinations up-to-date is essential for protecting them against a range of serious conditions that can negatively impact their long-term health and longevity.
Your dog or cat should receive the following vaccinations during their life:
Kitten & Cat Vaccinations
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8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
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12 weeks
- Feline Leukemia
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16 weeks
- Rabies
- Feline Leukemia 2
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Adult Cats
Adult cats should receive a series of booster shots one year after they complete their kitten vaccinations.
After that, booster shots for core vaccines should be administered every one to three years. Your veterinarian will let you know when to schedule your cat's next vaccine appointment.
Approximate booster shot schedule for cats:
- Rabies (Booster every year)
- FVRCP Vaccine for Rhinotracheitis FHV-1, Calicivirus FCV, Panleukopenia FPL (Booster every year)
- Feline Leukemia (Booster annually or as determined by your veterinarian, based on your cat's risk factors)
Puppy & Dog Vaccinations
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8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
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12 weeks
- Leptospirosis
- Bordetella (Optional)
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16 weeks
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
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12 to 16 months
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
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Adult Dogs
To safeguard your dog's health throughout their lifetime, periodic booster shots will be necessary. Booster shots 'boost' your dog's immunity against the illnesses vaccinated against during their first year of life.
Booster shot schedules vary between vaccines and based on the dog's risk factors. Your veterinarian will provide you with information on when booster shots should be administered to your canine companion.
Approximate booster schedule for dogs:
- Rabies (First booster at one-year wellness exam and then every three years)
- DHPP for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (First booster at one-year wellness exam and then every three years)
- Bordetella (Optional vaccine can be provided every six to 12 months depending on risk factors)
- Leptospirosis (Optional vaccine can be provided every 12 months depending on risk factors)
- Lyme (Optional vaccine can be provided every 12 months depending on risk factors)
- Influenza (Optional vaccine can be provided every 12 months depending on risk factors)
Microchipping
While collars and tags are important, there's no guarantee these won't become lost. Our veterinarians can place a tiny microchip under your pet's skin as a permanent form of identification.
Pets that are microchipped have a better chance of being reunited with their owners if they become lost.
Parasite Prevention
Parasites pose a serious health threat to people and animals in the Modesto area and across Stanislaus County. Left untreated, parasites can threaten the life of your cat or dog, and in some cases can even be transmitted to other pets or people living in your household. Our parasite prevention products can help protect your dog or cat from the following common parasites:
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Fleas
Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of birds and mammals. Left untreated, fleas can quickly spread throughout your household.
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Ticks
These external parasites consume the blood of mammals and are responsible for the spread of a number of serious conditions in people and pets.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
New Patients Welcome
Veterinary Medical Associates is accepting new patients! For over 50 years, our team has been setting the bar for exceptional veterinary care. Book your pet's first appointment today.
Hours
Saturday Appointments Available
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- Monday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Saturday:08:00 am - 01:00 pm
- Sunday:Closed
We may not always have a doctor on duty on Saturdays. In these cases, we are only open from 9:00am until 12:00pm for medication pickup.