PET VACCINATION

Vaccinations against contagious and deadly diseases such as rabies, canine parvovirus, canine distemper, canine bordetella, feline leukemia, feline panleukopenia and other serious diseases are important to protect your pet’s health. Vaccination type and frequency of inoculation may vary based on your pet’s age and medical condition. Please discuss a suitable vaccination plan with your pet’s veterinarian at its annual wellness exam.

California state law requires that all dogs over four months of age be currently vaccinated against rabies. Los Angeles County Code requires rabies vaccinations for cats as well as dogs. Rabies vaccinations may be either one year or three years in duration. Please make sure you are aware of your pet’s vaccination expiration date so you maintain a current vaccination status as required.

The Department offers low cost vaccinations for dogs and cats, as well as free micro-chips. Please contact your local animal care center for vaccination and micro-chip clinic hours.

Additionally, the Department provides mobile vaccination and micro-chip clinics each spring and summer in communities throughout our service area. Click here for the clinic schedule.

It is very important that you maintain current vaccinations for your pet’s health and well-being. Animals can become exposed to sick animals through contact between yard fencing, at parks or other places of congregation. Ensuring your pet’s health is protected will eliminate or reduce potential medical expenses and your family’s worry over an ill pet. It is a key element of responsible pet ownership and your pet will thank you for it!