Vaccines help protect pets from serious contagious diseases that can spread through other animals, shared environments, wildlife, and everyday outdoor exposure. At East York Animal Clinic, we provide cat and dog vaccinations with a personalized approach based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, health history, and risk factors. Our East York team in Ontario will walk you through what your pet needs, what each vaccine protects against, and how to keep them on a safe, effective schedule.
Is your pet due for vaccine boosters? If so, give us a call at (416) 751-4000 or schedule an appointment online.
How Often Should Pets Be Vaccinated?
Vaccination timing depends on your pet’s age, previous vaccine history, lifestyle, and the type of vaccine being given. Puppies and kittens need a series of vaccines early in life to help build protection while their immune systems are still developing. Adult pets usually need regular booster vaccines to help maintain immunity over time.
Staying on schedule matters because gaps in protection can leave pets more vulnerable to preventable diseases. During your pet’s visit, our veterinary team will review their records, explain what is due, and help you plan ahead so they remain protected through each stage of life.
How We Choose Your Pet’s Vaccination Program
No two pets have the exact same needs. A dog who visits boarding facilities, dog parks, or grooming salons may need different vaccines than a dog with limited exposure to other pets. An indoor cat may have different risk factors than a cat who spends time outdoors.
At East York Animal Clinic, we tailor vaccine recommendations based on:
Your pet’s age and species
Medical history and previous vaccine records
Indoor or outdoor lifestyle
Cat and Dog Vaccines We Offer
East York Animal Clinic offers core vaccines and lifestyle-based vaccines for dogs and cats.
For dogs, core vaccines commonly include protection against:
- Rabies
- Distemper
- Parvovirus
- Adenovirus
- Leptospirosis
We also offer Bordetella vaccination for dogs who may be exposed to other dogs through boarding, grooming, daycare, training, or social settings. While we do carry the Lyme vaccine, we often recommend year-round tick prevention and risk-based protection rather than routine Lyme vaccination for every dog.
For cats, core vaccines commonly include protection against:
- Rabies
- Feline herpesvirus
- Calicivirus
- Panleukopenia
For cats who spend time outdoors or have exposure to cats with unknown health histories, we may recommend the feline leukemia (FeLV) vaccine to help protect against feline leukemia virus.
What to Expect After Your Pet’s Vaccinations
Most pets do very well after vaccination and return to normal activities shortly after their appointment. Some pets may feel a little tired, have mild soreness where the vaccine was given, or have a slight decrease in appetite for a short time.
Our team will let you know what mild, expected reactions can look like and what signs should prompt a call to our clinic. If your pet has had a vaccine reaction in the past, please tell us before their appointment so we can plan their care carefully.