Customized Cat & Dog Vaccination Programs in Denver, CO

At Platt Park Veterinary Hospital, we believe vaccination plans should be as unique as your pet. We don’t believe in over-vaccinating, under-protecting, or handing you a generic list of shots without a conversation. Instead, we take the time to understand your pet’s lifestyle, environment, and health history, because a couch-loving cat and a mountain-hiking pup have very different needs.

Denver’s active, outdoor lifestyle brings its own set of risks (hello, ticks and wildlife!), and we’re here to help you navigate them with thoughtful, targeted vaccine recommendations. Whether you’ve got a new puppy, a traveling adult dog, or a senior kitty with chronic health issues, we’ll craft a vaccination plan that makes sense, for their life and for yours.

Let’s talk about what your pet really needs. Call us at (303) 879-1090 or click below to book a vaccine consultation today.

Why Even “Healthy” Pets Need Vaccines

Vaccinations are a key part of your pet’s preventive care plan, protecting them from serious (and sometimes fatal) diseases. But beyond immunity, staying up to date on vaccines:

  • Keeps your pet compliant with boarding, grooming, and travel requirements

  • Helps protect other pets and people in your community

  • May prevent emergency visits and costly treatments later

  • Supports your pet’s overall wellness as part of a long-term health strategy

When paired with regular wellness exams and parasite prevention, vaccines help your pet live their healthiest, happiest life.

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Vaccines for Denver Dogs

Core Vaccines

These core vaccines are important for all dogs to receive, except if their health status otherwise contraindicates vaccination, as they protect against severe, potentially fatal, infectious diseases:

Rabies

Canine distemper

Adenovirus type 2

Parvovirus

Parainfluenza

Noncore Vaccines

Noncore vaccines are selected for your dog’s vaccination program based on their lifestyle, exposure risk, and health status. Dogs who spend more time in wooded areas or around other dogs and wildlife should receive the following vaccines:

Leptospirosis

Bordetella (kennel cough)

Canine influenza

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Vaccines for Colorado Cats

Core Vaccines

Regardless of whether your cat stays strictly indoors or has the freedom to come and go, core vaccines are essential for all cats and include:

Rabies

Feline viral rhinotracheitis

Calicivirus

Panleukopenia

Noncore Vaccines

The only noncore vaccine for cats is the feline leukemia vaccine. This vaccine can fall in either category, as it’s considered a core vaccine for kittens and adult cats with unknown vaccination status, but noncore for adult cats who have received the kitten vaccination series. If your cat is exposed to other cats, they should be vaccinated for feline leukemia to protect against this serious disease.

Let’s Build a Vaccine Plan That Fits Your Pet’s Life

You know your pet. We know vaccines. Together, we’ll make a plan that protects them without overdoing it.

Ready to schedule your pet’s vaccines or have questions about what they really need? Give us a call at (303) 879-1090 or book a visit today. We’re happy to help!