Depending upon the pet’s lifestyle your pet needs different vaccines. Our professional veterinary team members will create a vaccination plan that benefits your lifestyle. Please call Cornwall Animal Hospital at 905-842-8800 for assistance in creating your individual vaccine care plan. We are pleased to offer the following vaccines.

Rabies–It is considered a core vaccine, started at 14-16 weeks of age and repeated the first year then every at 3 years if with due date. It is mandatory by law in Ontario. Rabies is important to consider because it almost always causes death once neurological symptoms occur. A bite from an infected animal can spread the infection to humans which is not reversible.

Distemper-It is also considered part of a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease for domestic dogs and other animals such as ferrets, skunks, and raccoons, etc. It is often a fatal disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems.

Canine Hepatitis– It is also considered part of a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Infectious canine hepatitis is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver leading to serious complications.

Parvo – It is also considered part of a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus causing infectious gastrointestinal (GI) illness in puppies and young dogs borne on nonvaccinating/vaccinated moms. Without/delayed treatment, it is potentially deadly. The virus spreads by direct contact with an infected dog, or through feces.

Parainfluenza (Canine Influenza). It is also considered part of a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. The canine influenza virus is primarily the result of two influenza strains.

Leptospira-It is considered a lifestyle vaccine that is given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that mainly affects the liver or kidneys. The bacteria that cause leptospirosis thrive in water and are highly recommended to any dog that enjoys drinking from puddles or swimming in contaminated water.

Borrelia Burgdorferi (Lyme disease)– It is considered a lifestyle vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs through the bite of an infected Deer tick. Once in the bloodstream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints or kidneys.

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)- It is considered a lifestyle vaccine, given on a yearly basis. Because the infection spreads when dogs are housed together, it is often seen soon after dogs have been in kennels, hence the name kennel cough. We recommend this vaccine to any dog that frequents the Dog Park, groomer, or kennel.