The Rabies Vaccine protects your pet against Rabies. Rabies is spread to unvaccinated animals through the saliva of infected animals, most commonly skunks, raccoons, coyotes and foxes. In unvaccinated animals, rabies causes muscle spasms, paralysis and death—and once symptoms appear, there is no viable treatment. Its lethality and ease of transmission are why most states require a rabies vaccine for dogs by law. Your pet will need to be at least 3 months old to receive this vaccination. The City of Harlingen requires this vaccination on an annual basis in all pets and also requires that your pet have a city license tag, which must be purchased within 7 days of your pets rabies vaccine. Tags can be purchased at your veterinarians office with your rabies certificate. The Humane Society of Harlingen sells rabies tags for $10.

The DHPP vaccine for dogs is a combined vaccination for distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza and parvovirus. Distemper affects dogs’ respiratory and nervous systems and can cause coughing, sneezing and neurological problems. This disease is often fatal. The adenovirus vaccine protects dogs against both CAV-2—which can cause kennel cough—and liver infections caused by CAV-1. Your pet will need to be at least 6 weeks old to receive their initial vaccination. Most veterinarians recommend that puppies receive this vaccination 3 to 4 times, each spaced 2-4 weeks apart. After their initial series, most veterinarians recommend providing this vaccine along with the rabies vaccine on an annual basis.

The Bordetella vaccine protects dogs from two strains of kennel cough but not all of them. It’s commonly referred to as the “kennel cough vaccination.” Bordetella isn’t always fatal, but it can be. This disease causes terrible coughing and vomiting and can be highly contagious. This vaccine is recommended on an annual basis for dogs that are frequently exposed to other dogs in boarding facilities, doggie day cares, or other social settings. Your pet will need to be at least 6 weeks old to receive this vaccination.

The FVRCP vaccine protects your cat against Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia. Feline viral rhinotracheitis is a feline herpes virus that can affect a cat’s upper respiratory system. Feline calicivirus is another potentially fatal upper respiratory virus. You may have heard of feline panleukopenia by a different name—distemper. It’s widespread, highly contagious and can be deadly. This virus usually affects a cat’s bone marrow and lymph nodes, leading to decreased production of both white and red blood cells and severely lowered immunity. Your cat will need to be at least 6 weeks old to receive this vaccine. Most veterinarians recommend that cats receive this vaccination 3 to 4 times, each spaced 2-4 weeks apart. After their initial series, most veterinarians recommend providing this vaccine along with the rabies vaccine on an annual basis.

The Canine Dewormer (Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension) that we sell is a compounded dewormer that works to fight roundworm and hookworm parasites in dogs. It does not treat tapeworms. Puppies can receive their first deworming as early as 4-6 weeks old, and should be dewormed every time they receive booster vaccines. Adult dogs should be dewormed annually when they receive their booster vaccines. Pets may need to be dewormed again if they have stomach bloat, or if you notice your dog excessively dragging or scraping his or her bottom along the floor.

Nexgard (afoxolaner) is a monthly, beef-flavored chew that treats infestations of fleas within 8 hours and ticks within 48 hours, as well as demodectic and sarcoptic mange (skin infestations caused by two different types of mites) in dogs. Dogs and puppies must weigh at least 4lbs. It may also be used as part of the management of flea allergy dermatitis (an allergic reaction to flea bites). Dosage will be determined based on your pets weight. Your pet will need to be at least 8 weeks old to receive this medication.

Tri-Heart (ivermectin and pyrantel) is a monthly, tasty chew that works as a preventative by killing the immature form of the heartworm, which is transmitted by a mosquito. It is also used for the treatment and control of hookworms and roundworms. Tri-Heart is not an effective treatment method for an established heartworm infestation. Dogs and puppies must be at least 6 weeks. HSH is unable to perform heartworm tests. It is your responsibility to ensure that your pet is tested for heartworm status annually. Your pet must have a heartworm test in order to receive Tri-Heart. The test results must be negative to receive the preventative.

The Feline Dewormer (Pyrantel Pamoate Suspension) that we sell is a compounded dewormer that will work to fight roundworm and hookworm parasites in cats. It does not treat tapeworms. Kittens can receive their first deworming as early as 4-6 weeks old, and should be dewormed every time they receive booster vaccines. Adult cats should be dewormed annually when they receive their booster vaccines. Pets may need to be dewormed again if they have stomach bloat, or if you notice your cat excessively dragging or scraping his or her bottom along the floor.

Revolution is a topical ointment that protects cats against heartworm, roundworms, hookworms, fleas, and even ear mites when used as directed. Cats an kittens should be at least 8 weeks old. For ideal protection, revolution should be administered on a monthly basis. It is applied between the shoulder blades of the feline - touching on the skin of the pet. Dosage will be determined based on your pets weight.