A tailored vaccination plan for year-round protection

At Walnut Street Animal Hospital, we offer pet vaccinations in Cary using individualized plans for each patient. Our recommendations follow current veterinary guidelines while accounting for your pet’s age, daily routine, environment, and overall health.

Understanding Pet Vaccines

Creating a vaccination plan that fits your pet

Most pet vaccines fall into two general groups:

  • Core vaccines, which are recommended for the majority of pets
  • Lifestyle-based vaccines, which may be advised based on exposure risk

This personalized approach helps ensure your pet receives the protection they need—without unnecessary treatments.

When building a vaccination plan, our veterinarians take multiple factors into account, including:

  • Previous vaccination history
  • Local disease prevalence
  • Environmental exposure
  • Lifestyle and activities
  • Age and health status
  • Travel habits

Essential Vaccinations

Core, lifestyle, and early-life vaccines customized to your pet

Core Vaccinations for Dogs

Core vaccines help protect dogs from serious, commonly encountered illnesses. These often include:

  • Rabies
  • Distemper
  • Parvovirus
  • Adenovirus/Canine Hepatitis
Core Vaccinations for Cats

Core vaccines help protect cats from widespread and significant diseases. These commonly include:

  • Rabies
  • Calicivirus
  • Feline Herpesvirus
  • Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia)
Lifestyle Vaccinations

Some pets benefit from additional vaccines based on risk and exposure. Depending on your pet’s needs, these may include:

  • Leptospirosis
  • Lyme Disease
  • Feline Leukemia
  • Canine Influenza
  • Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Puppy and Kitten Vaccination Series

Young pets need a sequence of vaccines to build strong immunity during early development. We’ll create a schedule that supports consistent protection and guide you through:

  • When to schedule follow-up appointments
  • Health monitoring between visits
  • Common vaccine reactions
  • Booster requirements
  • Initial vaccine timing

Safe Vaccination Protocols

Focused on comfort, safety, and peace of mind

Your pet’s well-being is central to every vaccination visit. Before administering vaccines, we perform a brief health check and review individual risk factors. We use trusted vaccine products and follow careful handling and storage practices to support safety and effectiveness.

By prioritizing gentle care and thoughtful preparation, we aim to make vaccination visits calm and low-stress.

Schedule Your Pet’s Appointment for Vaccinations in Cary

Protecting your pet through every life stage

Contact Walnut Street Animal Hospital to schedule your pet’s vaccination visit. Our team will help you stay on track with the appropriate schedule so your dog or cat remains protected as they grow—supporting many healthy years together.

Female Vet with Dog