Pet Vaccinations
Pet Vaccinations Chilliwack: Core and Lifestyle Vaccines for Dogs and Cats
Puppy shots, kitten shots and adult boosters at Promontory Animal Hospital
Promontory Animal Hospital provides pet vaccinations for dogs and cats in Chilliwack, from puppy shots and kitten shots through adult boosters. Our clinic is on Thomas Road, and we are accepting new clients. We offer core and lifestyle vaccines selected according to your pet’s needs. One of our veterinarians examines your pet first, then explains which vaccines they need and why.
Vaccines matched to your pet, not a fixed checklist.
- Thomas Road, Chilliwack
- Open 8:00am–8:00pm, 7 days a week
Vaccines matched to your pet, not a fixed checklist
At Promontory Animal Hospital, we vaccinate dogs and cats across Chilliwack, Sardis, Promontory and the wider Fraser Valley. Every pet gets the core vaccines that guard against the most dangerous diseases; the lifestyle vaccines are chosen on how your pet actually lives — indoors or out, boarding, hiking, meeting other animals. A veterinarian examines your pet and explains the plan before anything is given.
- Core vaccines every dog and cat needs
- Lifestyle vaccines chosen on real risk
- A veterinarian examines your pet first
- Puppy and kitten first-year series planned
2 kinds
core and lifestyle, matched to your pet
Core vaccines protect every pet against the diseases that are most serious; lifestyle vaccines answer your pet’s own risks. Our veterinarian tells you which of each yours needs, and why — without vaccinating more than necessary.
Dog vaccinations: core and lifestyle
Some vaccines protect every dog; others depend on how your dog lives:
Core vaccines for dogs
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Rabies vaccine
Dogs need it, every one of them, on the schedule our veterinarians set. Rabies attacks the brain and nervous system, is fatal once signs appear, and can pass to people.
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DA2PP vaccine, also known as the DHPP vaccine
Dogs get one combination shot against four diseases: distemper, adenovirus (canine hepatitis), parainfluenza and parvovirus. It is the distemper vaccine dogs get, plus three others. Distemper attacks the lungs, gut and nervous system.
Lifestyle vaccines for dogs
Some vets call these non-core vaccines.
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Kennel cough: Bordetella vaccine
Dogs that board, attend daycare, visit grooming facilities, compete, or frequently mix with other dogs. It is given with or without canine parainfluenza.
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Leptospirosis vaccine
Dogs where exposure to contaminated water, soil, wildlife or urine is possible. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can damage the kidneys and liver. Protection generally requires two initial doses followed by annual revaccination.
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Lyme vaccine
Dogs with meaningful exposure to infected ticks. Decided on local risk and your dog’s lifestyle, alongside tick prevention for dogs.
Cat vaccinations, indoor and outdoor
We start cat vaccinations with one question: does your cat ever go outside?
Core vaccines for cats
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FVRCP vaccine
Cats need it, indoors or out. It protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis and calicivirus, two common causes of cat flu, and feline panleukopenia, often called cat distemper. Panleukopenia is highly contagious and hardest on kittens.
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Rabies vaccine
Cats get it as a core vaccine; our veterinarians recommend it based on your cat’s risk.
For cats that go outdoors
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Feline leukemia vaccine (FeLV)
Kittens and cats with outdoor access, or contact with cats of unknown FeLV status. Cats should be tested before their first FeLV vaccine, and only FeLV-negative cats benefit from it. We run that blood test in-house.
Puppy vaccinations and the first-year series
“The most common misunderstanding is that vaccination is either an all-or-nothing decision or that every vaccine must be repeated every year. In reality, puppies and kittens need a carefully timed series because maternal antibodies can interfere with early vaccination. After that, we tailor boosters and lifestyle vaccines to the pet’s age, health, environment and risk. The goal is to provide the protection they need without vaccinating more often than necessary.”
The DA2PP series we give covers parvovirus, a virus that attacks the gut. The parvovirus vaccine puppy owners ask about is part of that series, not a separate shot.
Kitten vaccinations
Kittens need FVRCP as a timed series, rabies based on risk, and a FeLV test first if they will go outdoors. We plan kitten shots at the first exam.
Are pet vaccines safe? Dog vaccine side effects to watch for
Yes, for most pets. Any reaction is usually mild and passes in a day or two, but a few signs mean phone us straight away:
Normal for a day or two
- Soreness or a small lump where the needle went in
- Sleeping more than usual
- Eating a little less
- A mild fever
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- Swelling of the face, eyes or muzzle, or hives
- Vomiting or diarrhoea
- Difficulty breathing
- Collapse or sudden weakness
If a serious reaction happens during our open hours, come straight in for urgent and emergency vet care. Outside those hours, contact a nearby 24-hour veterinary facility.
What happens at your pet’s vaccination visit
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Records
Bring any health records and vaccination history you have. If your pet came from a breeder, shelter or another clinic, ask them to email the records ahead of your visit.
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Examination
One of our veterinarians gives your pet a full physical examination, including a pet dental check, before any vaccine is given.
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The plan
We go through which core and lifestyle vaccines your pet needs — and, just as importantly, which they do not — and tell you why each one is on the list, in plain words rather than a stack of abbreviations.
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Next steps
You leave knowing exactly what we gave today and what still comes next, so your pet’s protection is never left to guesswork.
When can you bring your pet in for vaccines?
8:00am – 8:00pm
Seven days a week
Vaccination is routine care, so we recommend booking ahead.
Call 604-991-2745 or send the request form.
What your pet’s vaccinations will cost, and how you find out
The cost of pet vaccinations at Promontory Animal Hospital in Chilliwack depends on which vaccines your pet needs. Before any testing, treatment, or procedure begins, we provide a detailed written estimate for your review and approval. A puppy series, an adult booster visit and a FeLV test are each priced for that pet.
Pet insurance accepted
We accept pet insurance. We provide the invoices and documentation you need to submit your claim. Trupanion, Petsecure, Fetch and Pets Plus Us are insurers we work with.
Payment
We take Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Interac debit and cash, and financing is available through iFinance.
Pet vaccinations near you in Chilliwack
Promontory Animal Hospital vaccinates dogs and cats for families throughout Chilliwack and the surrounding Fraser Valley. Our veterinary hospital is on Thomas Road in Chilliwack and serves pet owners from:
- Chilliwack
- Sardis
- Promontory
- Vedder
- Yarrow
- and surrounding Fraser Valley communities
If you are searching for dog vaccinations near me, cat vaccinations near me, or a puppy shots clinic in Chilliwack, our veterinary team can examine your pet and set the right vaccination plan.
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Pet dental care
Cleanings, dental X-rays and extractions for dogs and cats.
Dog and cat dental cleaningDiagnostics & imaging
Digital X-ray and in-house diagnostics to find what hurts.
Pet X-ray and diagnosticsParasite prevention
Protection from fleas, ticks, heartworm and intestinal worms.
Flea, tick and worm preventionEmergency & urgent care
Same-day help for sick and injured pets during our open hours.
Urgent care for your pet When do puppies get their first shots?
Puppies start vaccines as a series of visits rather than one shot, because antibodies from the mother can block an early dose. We set the dates at the first exam, based on your puppy’s age and anything already given. Call 604-991-2745 to book that first visit.
How often do dogs need vaccinations?
Not every vaccine every year. After the puppy series, we tailor boosters to your dog’s age, health, environment and risk. Some vaccines do come round yearly: leptospirosis protection generally requires two initial doses followed by annual revaccination. At each visit, we tell you which of your dog’s vaccines are due.
How often do cats need vaccinations?
It depends on the cat. An indoor cat and a cat that roams the neighbourhood have different needs, above all for the feline leukemia vaccine, which only helps cats that test FeLV-negative first. Our veterinarians tailor boosters to your cat’s age, health and risk.
My pet’s vaccines are overdue, or I don’t know what they’ve had. What now?
Book a visit anyway. Bring any health records and vaccination history you have, or ask your previous clinic to email them ahead of time. We examine your pet and build a plan from whatever records you can find.
Do indoor cats need vaccines?
Yes. We recommend the FVRCP vaccine for every cat, because an indoor cat can still slip outside or catch a virus carried in on shoes. Rabies is a core vaccine too, and our veterinarians recommend it based on your cat’s risk. FeLV is a separate question, decided by whether your cat goes out.
Reviewed by our veterinarians, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, DVM, and Dr Ravinder Singh, DVM.
Book your pet’s vaccination appointment
Vaccination clinic Chilliwack: Promontory Animal Hospital, Unit 104 – 46193 Thomas Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 6N7, with free parking on-site. We see pets from Sardis, Promontory, Vedder, Yarrow and nearby communities. Call 604-991-2745 or send the request form.
What you can count on
- Open 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week
- A written estimate you approve before any procedure
- Vaccines, wellness exams and diagnostics in-house
- Accepting new dog and cat clients