Vaccines help your pet live a longer, healthier life and protect them from dangerous—and often preventable—diseases. At Brawley Animal Hospital in Mooresville, NC, we follow a conservative, evidence-based vaccine protocol designed around your pet’s age, lifestyle, environment, and medical history. Whether you have a new puppy or kitten or an adult pet needing boosters, our team provides safe, personalized protection to keep your pet healthy year after year.

At Brawley Animal Hospital, we believe in a thoughtful, individualized approach to pet vaccinations. We never over-vaccinate. Instead, our veterinarians carefully evaluate your pet’s lifestyle, exposure risks, travel history, and overall health before recommending vaccines.

We offer a full range of core and lifestyle vaccines for both dogs and cats, ensuring your pet receives only what they need—and nothing they don’t. During your appointment, our veterinarians walk you through each vaccine, explain its purpose, and help you make informed decisions about your pet’s preventive care.

Our goal is simple: to protect your pet’s long-term wellness while keeping them comfortable, safe, and stress-free.

Vaccines play a critical role in preventing serious infectious diseases in pets, many of which can be life-threatening or costly to treat. By staying up-to-date on vaccinations, your pet receives:

• Protection against highly contagious viral and bacterial illnesses
• Reduced risk of severe complications such as pneumonia, neurological disease, or organ failure
• Defense against zoonotic diseases that can spread to humans
• Compliance with local laws and boarding/travel requirements
• Longer, healthier life with fewer preventable medical issues

A well-designed vaccine schedule helps your pet build strong immunity while minimizing stress and unnecessary injections.

Our veterinarians provide all recommended core and lifestyle vaccines for dogs and cats, along with guidance about when and why each vaccine is needed.

Vaccines for Dogs

• Rabies – Legally required and essential for preventing a fatal virus transmissible to humans
• DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) – Protects against severe viral diseases
• Bordetella – Recommended for dogs who board, groom, or visit dog parks
• Leptospirosis – Protects against a dangerous bacteria spread through wildlife and water
• Lyme Disease – Ideal for dogs exposed to ticks, common in North Carolina
• Canine Influenza – For dogs frequently around other dogs or in community settings

Vaccines for Cats

• Rabies – Required for all cats
• FVRCP (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) – Core protection against serious viral diseases
• FeLV (Feline Leukemia) – For kittens and cats who spend time outdoors or around other cats

Your pet’s veterinarian will create a customized schedule based on age, lifestyle, and risk factors.

Your pet’s vaccine appointment is designed to be quick, comfortable, and informative:

1. Wellness Exam: Every vaccine visit includes a physical exam to ensure your pet is healthy enough for vaccination.
2. Customized Recommendations: Your veterinarian reviews your pet’s lifestyle, medical history, and risk factors.
3. Gentle Vaccine Administration: We use low-stress techniques to make injections as easy as possible.
4. Detailed Records: You’ll receive updated vaccine documentation for travel, boarding, grooming, or daycare.
5. Ongoing Guidance: Our team provides reminders for boosters and keeps your pet’s immunization schedule on track.