Whether your dog loves visiting the park or your cat prefers a sunny spot indoors, vaccinations help protect them from diseases they may encounter throughout their lives. At Blue Mountain Animal Clinic in Sequim, WA, we provide cat and dog vaccinations with recommendations tailored to each pet’s age, health, lifestyle, and risk of exposure.
Our team cares for pets from Sequim, Port Angeles, and surrounding communities. We also offer microchipping, giving your pet an additional form of identification if you become separated.
Ready to update your pet’s vaccinations? Call (360) 457-3842 or request an appointment online.
Why Are Vaccinations Important for Cats and Dogs?
Vaccines help prepare your pet’s immune system to recognize and respond to certain infections. They can reduce the risk of serious illness and help limit the spread of disease among animals. Some vaccines, including rabies vaccination, also help protect people.
Your pet’s vaccination needs can change over time. A puppy or kitten needs a different schedule than an adult pet, and activities such as boarding, grooming, traveling, or spending time outdoors can influence which vaccines we recommend.
During your visit, we’ll review your pet’s vaccination history and talk with you about their daily routine. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits their needs.
Which Vaccines Does My Dog Need?
We offer the following dog vaccinations at Blue Mountain Animal Clinic. Our veterinarian will recommend vaccines and boosters based on your dog’s age, health, lifestyle, and exposure risks.
- DA2PP: A combination vaccine that protects against canine distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, and parvovirus, several serious diseases that can be life-threatening.
- Rabies: Protects against rabies, a fatal viral disease that can affect animals and people.
- Leptospirosis: Protects against leptospirosis, a bacterial infection dogs can encounter through contaminated water, soil, or infected animals. People can also become infected.
- Bordetella: Helps protect against a bacterial cause of kennel cough. We may recommend it for dogs that spend time around other dogs, including at boarding facilities, grooming salons, or daycares.
- Canine influenza: Helps protect against dog flu. Your veterinarian can discuss whether your dog’s activities and exposure to other dogs make this vaccine appropriate.
Which Vaccines Does My Cat Need?
Cats need protection from infectious diseases throughout their lives, including cats that spend most or all of their time indoors. We offer:
- FVRCP: A combination vaccine that protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia.
- Rabies: Protects against rabies, a fatal neurological disease which can affect cats, other animals, and people.
- Feline leukemia virus (FeLV): Protects against a virus that can spread between cats. We’ll discuss this vaccine for kittens and assess whether it’s recommended for your adult cat based on their risk of exposure.
How Often Does My Pet Need Vaccines?
Vaccination schedules vary by pet and by vaccine. Puppies and kittens generally need a series of vaccinations during their first months of life, followed by boosters. Adult cats and dogs need boosters at intervals based on the vaccine, their previous vaccination history, and their individual needs.
If you’re unsure when your pet last received a vaccine, let us know. Bring any records you have, and our team can help determine the next steps.
How Does Microchipping Work in Pets?
A lost pet can slip out of a door, escape a yard, or become separated from their family while traveling. A microchip provides a permanent form of identification that can help connect your pet back to you.
Blue Mountain Animal Clinic offers HomeAgain microchips for cats and dogs in Sequim, Port Angeles, and nearby communities. The small chip is placed beneath your pet’s skin and contains a unique identification number. If your pet is found, a veterinary clinic or animal shelter can scan the chip and use that number to help find your contact information in the microchip registry.
Your contact information must be registered and kept current. If you move or change your phone number, update your pet’s microchip registration so you can be reached.
If your pet is due for vaccinations, or needs to be microchipped, give us a call at (360) 457-3842 or book an appointment online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Vaccinations & Microchipping
Yes. Indoor cats can still be exposed to infectious diseases, and they may unexpectedly escape or come into contact with another animal. Your veterinarian can recommend vaccines based on your cat’s age, health, and circumstances.
Yes. A wellness visit is a good opportunity to review your pet’s vaccination history and discuss which vaccines are due. Our team can also answer questions about your pet’s lifestyle and other preventive care needs.
It depends on your dog’s activities and exposure to other dogs. Boarding facilities, groomers, and daycares may require or recommend Bordetella vaccination. Check with the facility before your visit, and ask our team about your dog’s needs.
Contact us to schedule an appointment. We’ll review your pet’s vaccination history and recommend an appropriate plan. If you have records from another veterinary clinic, please bring them or share them with our team.
No. A microchip does not track your pet’s location. It provides an identification number that can be read with a scanner if your pet is found.