Protection & Prevention
At Countryside Veterinary Hospital, we focus on preventive care to keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place.
Combined with regular wellness exams, pet vaccinations, and parasite prevention form the foundation of your animal's routine healthcare.
Preventive care gives your pet the chance to live a long, healthy life. Our team will work with you to create a preventive care schedule for your cat or dog that matches their lifestyle.
Mobile Small Animal Care
At Countryside Veterinary Hospital we're making veterinary care more accessible with mobile care. Our veterinarians offer preventive and routine care services for cats and dogs within the city limits of Olds.
Cat & Dog Vaccination Schedule
Dogs and cats should receive the following vaccines throughout their life to help protect them from a range of serious diseases:
Kitten & Cat Vaccinations
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 weeks
- Rabies
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- Adult Cats
Your cat should receive a complete 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 be able to provide you with details regarding when your adult cat should return for their next booster shot.
Puppy & Dog Vaccinations
- 6 to 8 weeks
- DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Bordetella (Optional)
- Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 14 to 16 weeks
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- 12 to 16 months
- Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
- Adult Dogs
In order to safeguard your dog's health throughout their lifetime, periodic booster shots will be necessary. Booster shots 'boost' your dog's immunity against the various 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.
Spaying & Neutering
Spaying or neutering your pet prevents the birth of unwanted litters, and helps protect them against a variety of illnesses. These procedures can also help prevent unwanted behaviours such as aggression and roaming.
These common surgical procedures are performed under general anesthesia at our Olds clinic.
Parasite Prevention
Parasites can pose a serious threat to the health and longevity of your cat or dog. Once your pet has been infected, parasites can be transmitted to people and other pets living in your home.
Parasite prevention products can help protect your dog, cat, or exotic pet from common parasites including fleas, ticks, ear mites, heartworms, and more.
Microchipping
Microchipping for dogs and cats is a permanent form of identification that can help to increase the odds of your furry friend being returned to you if they become lost.
We can place a tiny microchip under your pet's skin during a wellness checkup or their spay or neuter surgery. The process is virtually painless and your furry friend will not feel the microchip once it is in place.