Pet Vaccinations
Vaccines are a vital part of preventative care, helping protect your pet from serious and often life-threatening diseases. At Duke Veterinary Care, our approach to pet vaccinations is tailored to your pet’s lifestyle, age, and risk factors, giving them just the right protection for their needs.
Expert Care You Can Trust
Dr. Abby Kiefer and our skilled veterinary team have years of experience delivering safe, effective vaccinations. We use high-quality vaccines, provide gentle handling, and ensure each appointment is low-stress—especially for young pets visiting us for the first time. Our team is here to answer your questions, ease concerns, and support your pet’s lifelong health through trusted preventive care.
Why Vaccines Matter for Pet Health
Vaccinations play a crucial role in protecting pets from dangerous and often fatal diseases. Rabies, distemper, parvo, and feline leukemia are just a few of the illnesses that can be prevented through timely immunizations. Puppies and kittens are especially vulnerable and require a series of vaccines to build strong immune protection.
Failing to vaccinate leaves pets at risk of contracting contagious diseases—many of which can spread rapidly in social settings like dog parks, boarding facilities, or multi-pet households. Some illnesses, like rabies, can even be transmitted to humans, making routine vaccination an important public health measure.
Personalized Pet Vaccinations in Perryville, MO
At Duke Veterinary Care, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. During your pet’s visit, our veterinarian will evaluate their lifestyle, exposure risks, age, and medical history to create a custom vaccination plan that ensures optimal protection.
Vaccinations we commonly offer include:
Rabies
Legally required and essential for protecting both pets and people
DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
A core vaccine for dogs
FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)
A core vaccine for cats
Bordetella
Recommended based on risk
Leptospirosis
A core vaccine for cats and dogs
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
For kittens or outdoor cats
Leptospirosis
A core vaccine for cats and dogs
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
For kittens or outdoor cats
Our team also provides booster reminders and helps you stay up to date with your pet’s immunization schedule.
The Benefits of Regular Pet Vaccines
Disease Prevention
Protection from harmful illnesses like parvo, distemper, and rabies
Community Safety
Reduced risk of disease transmission to other pets and humans
Compliance
Meets legal requirements for rabies vaccination
Disease Prevention
Protection from harmful illnesses like parvo, distemper, and rabies
Community Safety
Reduced risk of disease transmission to other pets and humans
Compliance
Meets legal requirements for rabies vaccination
Travel & Boarding Readiness
Ensures your pet meets vaccine requirements for boarding or travel
Fewer Emergency Visits
Helps avoid costly treatment for preventable diseases
Travel & Boarding Readiness
Ensures your pet meets vaccine requirements for boarding or travel
Fewer Emergency Visits
Helps avoid costly treatment for preventable diseases
Preventing Illness, Protecting Their Future
At Duke Veterinary Care, we tailor each vaccine protocol to meet your pet’s individual needs while providing calm, compassionate service in our Perryville clinic. Located in Perryville, MO, our team proudly serves pets and their families from the surrounding region—including Cape Girardeau and St. Louis—with safe and effective vaccination protocols to support long-term health.
Book a visit to our clinic today and let us be your trusted resource for safe pet vaccinations at every life stage.