Vaccinations play a critical role in protecting pets from infectious and potentially life-threatening diseases. As part of our preventative care programs, our vaccination protocols are designed to provide effective protection while considering your pet's lifestyle, age, and individual risk factors.
Our team follows evidence-based guidelines to ensure each pet receives the appropriate immunizations without unnecessary treatments. Vaccines are often paired with parasite prevention for comprehensive protection.
A strong start during puppy-hood and kitten-hood helps create the foundation for a lifetime of good health. Learn more about our puppy & kitten care programs.
Walnut Grove Animal Hospital provides pet vaccinations in Langley, BC for dogs and cats covering both core and lifestyle vaccines based on your pet's age and risk factors.
Vaccinations help protect dogs and cats against serious, highly contagious, and potentially life-threatening infectious diseases. They provide essential support for your pet's long-term immune system health and contribute to overall community disease prevention.
Vaccines typically start at 6–8 weeks, with boosters every 3–4 weeks until the series finishes around 14–16 weeks old.
Dogs need rabies, distemper, adenovirus, and parvovirus (DHPP); cats need rabies and FVRCP (herpesvirus, calicivirus, panleukopenia) recommended for nearly all pets.
Cats need core vaccines rabies and FVRCP (herpesvirus, calicivirus, panleukopenia) plus feline leukemia if they go outdoors or live with other cats.
Vaccines like Bordetella, leptospirosis or feline leukemia are recommended selectively based on boarding, outdoor access or exposure to other animals.
Yes, we provide personalized vaccine consultations. This allows us to review your pet’s individual risk factors and design a customized protection plan tailored to their specific lifestyle.
It is not mandated province-wide, but most boarding, grooming and travel providers require proof, ask Walnut Grove Animal Hospital about Langley Township requirements.
It depends on the vaccine, some core vaccines last up to 3 years, while others need annual re-vaccination.
Mild soreness or tiredness for 24–48 hours is common; facial swelling or vomiting is rare but needs immediate veterinary attention.
Roughly $30–$60 CAD per vaccine with discounted combo packages often available for puppy/kitten series.
Look for a clinic offering structured core vaccine protocols, puppy series scheduling and booster tracking. Walnut Grove Animal Hospital in Langley offers all three and is open 7 days a week.
