Cat and Dog Vaccines & Microchipping in Covington, GA

Rabies is 100% fatal and poses a serious risk to both pets and people. Georgia law mandates rabies vaccination for dogs starting at 12 weeks of age, with boosters required every three years. Since rabies is transmitted through wildlife, even indoor pets need protection.

This combination vaccine protects against four highly contagious and dangerous diseases:

• Distemper: This often fatal disease affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems and can cause lifelong problems if survived.
• Hepatitis: Potentially life-threatening, hepatitis causes liver damage.
• Parainfluenza: A type of canine flue, parainfluenza leads to severe respiratory infections.
• Parvovirus: Parvo attacks the digestive system, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration, and is often fatal in puppies.

The kennel cough vaccine is a must for dogs who visit dog parks, daycare, boarding facilities, or grooming salons. While the vaccine may not fully prevent kennel cough, it significantly reduces the severity and duration of illness.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated water, soil, and urine. Dogs who explore outdoors or encounter wildlife are at increased risk, as are their humans, because this disease can be transmitted between animals and people.

Also known as “dog flu,” this contagious respiratory disease spreads easily in social settings such as dog parks, training classes, and boarding facilities.

Transmitted by deer ticks, Lyme disease is common in wooded areas and can cause serious joint, kidney, and neurological issues. If your dog hikes or spends time in tick-prone areas, vaccination is a smart preventive measure.