Schedule your puppy’s or kitten’s initial visit at 6-8 weeks of age, allowing us to perform a complete physical exam (including a fecal) and begin their immunization plan to make sure you have a healthy and happy new family member!

Please forward any existing medical records that will help our team best serve you and your latest addition. If you have any questions, please contact our team at 818-784-9977.

Puppy Core Vaccine Plan:

@ 8 Weeks:

• DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)

@ 12 Weeks:

• Booster: DHPP, Bordetella and Leptospirosis +/- influenza

@ 16 Weeks:

• Rabies

• Final Booster: DHPP, Bordetella and Leptospirosis +/- influenza

@ 12 Months:

• Yearly Booster: DHPP, Bordetella, Leptospirosis and Rabies

Kitten Core Vaccine Plan:

@ 8 Weeks:

• Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia

@ 12 Weeks:

• Feline Leukemia

• Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia

@16 Weeks:

• Feline Leukemia 2

• Final Booster: Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia

Microchips have allowed us to reunite countless lost pets with their families. Prevent the unthinkable by agreeing to a simple injection. For your convenience and pet's comfort, we generally place microchips during our spay or neuter procedures. If you have any questions, please contact our team at 818-784-9977.

Although we believe the correct time to spay or neuter your animal is determined on a case-by-case basis recommended by your doctor, we would advise between 6-8 months of age. When you bring your beloved pet to our hospital, you can be confident that they will receive the highest quality of veterinary care. If you have any questions, please contact our team at 818-784-9977.

Thankfully preventing parasites has become very easy! Simply give your animal a chewable once or a month or provide a topical, the choice is yours! We recommend that our puppies and kittens have a fecal test at least twice before they turn one year of age, while our adults be tested yearly. If you have any questions, please contact our team at 818-784-9977.

Routine wellness examinations provide an opportunity for our veterinarians to conduct a comprehensive head-to-tail assessment of your pet’s overall health. These exams enable your doctor to track physical changes that may occur over time and detect any indications of a potential health issue.

We recommend that cats or dogs receive a wellness exam once a year. A puppy or kitten, an aging pet, or an animal with a recurring condition may require additional care to keep them at their best. Schedule your routine wellness exam online or feel free to walk-in, we are here to help! If you have any questions, please contact our team at 818-784-9977.

Stay up-to-date with your pet's vaccine records by using your PetDesk client portal!

Dogs:

• Bordetella (biannual) - to protect against Kennel Cough or Canine Bronchitis

• DHPP (annual) - to protect against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus

• Leptospirosis (annual)

• Influenza (annual)

• Rabies

Cats:

• FVRCP (annual) - to protect against viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia

• FeLV- to protect against viral shedding

• Rabies

Our doctors are well-educated in animal behavior and can assist you in gaining a deeper comprehension of the various behaviors your animals might exhibit. If you have any questions, please contact our team at 818-784-9977.

Your animal's nutritional intake is very important for their overall health. Our doctors are well-educated in animal nutrition and are eager to help guarantee your animal is on the right track! If you have any questions, please contact our team at 818-784-9977.

If you are planning on traveling with your pet to another state or country, they may require a domestic or international health certificate. Here at Sherman Oaks Veterinary Group, we would be more than happy to provide you with a certificate of veterinary inspection to get you and your pet off to your next destination! Please call us in advance, as each country may have different certificate requirements. For more information, please contact our team at 818-784-9977.

Addressing pain is a paramount concern here at Sherman Oaks Veterinary Group. It is not uncommon for animals to experience prolonged pain and discomfort after an injury. To combat this, we have developed a pain management program, consisting of medications, cold laser therapy and various physical therapy techniques specifically designed for your pet.

Our state-of-the-art cold laser therapy reduces inflammation, accelerates tissue repair, improves vascular activity, and increases metabolic activity. If you have any questions, please contact our team at 818-784-9977.