Cats and dogs in Central Illinois and the Peoria area may be at risk for a number of serious diseases and disorders. With routine pet vaccinations and parasite prevention, our veterinarians can help you protect your pet from a wide range of conditions.
Protection & Prevention
At Pekin Veterinary Clinic, we aim to keep common diseases and disorders from developing in the first place. To achieve this, we focus on preventive care combined with regularly scheduled routine exams, vaccinations and parasite prevention.
These essential components form the foundation of your pet's healthcare routine.
With preventive care, we can ensure your pet has the best chance at a long, healthy life. Our qualified veterinary team will work with you to create a custom preventive care plan for your cat or dog, geared to their unique requirements.
Pet Vaccination & Reproductive Surgery Schedule
To protect your cat or dog from contagious, often serious diseases, it's essential to ensure your pet's vaccinations are current.
Kitten Vaccinations
Kittens require these shots in their first year to protect them from dangerous diseases.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia
- 14 to 16 Weeks
- Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia
- Feline Leukemia 2
- 5 to 6 months
While the following are not vaccinations, spaying, neutering and microchipping help protect your cat from a number of health issues.
- Spay (females)
- Neuter (males)
- Possible microchip
Puppy Vaccinations
Puppies require these shots in their first year to protect them from serious diseases.
- 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)
- Spay (female)
- Neuter (male)
- 12 to 16 Months
- Final Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
- Rabies
- Final Booster: Bordetella (Optional)
- Final Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)
Fleas
These small, wingless external parasites thrive by consuming the blood of a host.
Ticks
Ticks are external parasites that feed on mammals' blood and can cause disease.
Ear Mites
While tiny, ear mites are highly contagious and live in mammals' ear canals.
Heartworm
The small, parasitic heartworm spreads through mosquito bites.
Hookworm
These intestinal parasites use their mouthparts to attach to intestinal walls.
Roundworm
Roundworms eat intestinal contents and are often found in young animals.
Tapeworm
The hook-like tapeworm has a long, flag segmented shape. It lives in the intestines.
Whipworm
Whipworms feed on their host's blood and nutrients and are shaped like a whip.