Welcome to WESTHEIGHTS VETERINARY HOSPITAL Pet Clinic

Nowadays, pets live healthier and happier lives compared to a few decades ago, all thanks to the enormous advancements in veterinary medicine that safeguard them from numerous diseases and infections. Vaccines play a vital role in enhancing the immune system of your pets, which enables them to recover quickly, particularly when faced with a fatal disease or illness. Pet vaccination programs have significantly reduced the mortality rate among animals. It is recommended to take your pets in for periodic physical examinations and vaccinations.

At Westheights Veterinary Hospital, your pet’s health is our primary concern, and preventive medicine is the key to optimal health. Our veterinarians are dedicated to applying their expertise to improve the health of your loved pets.

A vaccination schedule will be developed according to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and health status, following accepted veterinary standards.

• Distemper (CDV) – A widely spread fatal disease leading to vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonia and neurological problems.
• Parvovirus (CPV) – Most commonly found in young dogs, particularly in unvaccinated dogs. It is a highly contagious disease which leads to severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea.
• Kennel Cough – It is a contagious infection that affects the upper respiratory tract, causing a persistent, dry, hacking cough. It also contributes numerous infectious agents, including adenovirus (CAV-2), parainfluenza (PIV), distemper (CDV), and the bacterium Bordetella bronchiseptica.
• Lyme Disease – This disease is mainly transmitted by ticks, infecting both humans and dogs. It significantly harms the joints, kidneys and other tissues.
• Hepatitis (CAV-1) – It is an adenovirus which may damage the liver, kidneys, spleen and lungs.
• Leptospirosis – It is a contagious bacterial infection that permanently damages the kidney and liver. It can affect both humans and dogs and mainly spreads through contact with contaminated soil or water or infected urine.
• Rabies – It is a fatal infection that can affect both humans and mammals. The virus directly attacks the nervous system and is mainly transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Routine vaccination is the best way to safeguard your pets from this dreaded disease.

• Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR) – It is a common respiratory infection found in cats. Sneezing, loss of appetite and fever are some common signs of this infection.
• Calicivirus (FCV) – It is an upper respiratory infection of cats leading to ulcers on the tongue and mouth.
• Panleukopenia (FPL) – It is a fatal disease leading to sudden severe vomiting and diarrhea. It is hazardous for kittens.
• Pneumonitis-Chlamydia (FPN) – Pneumonitis- Chlamydia (FPN) is another type of respiratory infection characterized by sneezing, fever and a thick discharge from the eyes.
• Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) – It is a fatal infection that harms the immune system of cats and may also lead to several types of cancer. FeLV infection is transmitted from one infected cat to another.
• Rabies – It is a contagious infection that affects the central nervous system. It is infectious to both humans and cats. It is transmitted from one infected mammal to another. Routine vaccination can significantly control this dreaded disease.

At Westheights Veterinary Hospital, we organize customized vaccination programs following a comprehensive physical examination. We will keep you updated about what vaccine your pet requires and when.