Pet Vaccination & Preventive Care in Pimple Nilakh, Pune
Prevention is the most powerful medicine. From core vaccines to parasite protection — keeping your pet healthy before illness strikes.
Why Preventive Care Matters
Most serious diseases that affect dogs and cats in Pune are entirely preventable with timely vaccination and routine health checks. Parvovirus, distemper, rabies, and feline panleukopenia kill hundreds of pets in PCMC every year — and the majority of these deaths happen in unvaccinated animals.
At Shivraj Pet Clinic & Lab in Pimple Nilakh, our preventive medicine program is designed to catch problems before they become emergencies. Regular wellness visits give Dr. Pritesh the chance to detect early signs of organ disease, dental problems, skin conditions, and joint issues that owners rarely notice at home.
Vaccination Schedule
In India, annual vaccination is recommended for most pets. Schedules are tailored to your pet's age, lifestyle, travel and health status.
Puppies & Kittens: Every 15 days until 3 months, monthly until 6 months Adults: Every 3 months
Vaccination schedules are customised based on age, lifestyle, travel and health status. Consult Dr. Pritesh for a personalised plan.
Deworming & Parasite Prevention
Parasites are extremely common in Pune's climate — roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms affect dogs and cats of all ages. Ticks are endemic in Pimple Nilakh, Wakad, and surrounding areas and can transmit fatal diseases like Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis within 24 hours of attachment.
Puppy & Kitten Deworming — Starting at 2 weeks of age, repeated every 2 weeks until 3 months
Adult Deworming — Every 3–6 months depending on lifestyle and risk
Tick & Flea Prevention — Parasite prevention is recommended based on your pet's age, lifestyle and health status. Our veterinarians will advise the most suitable option during consultation.
Parasite Screening — Stool examination for active worm burden, recommended annually
Wellness Examinations
A yearly wellness exam is the single most effective thing you can do for a pet that looks and acts healthy. Dr. Pritesh examines every organ system — eyes, ears, teeth, skin, lymph nodes, heart, lungs, abdomen — and can identify problems at a stage when they're far easier and less expensive to treat.
Senior Pet Wellness (7+ years) — Blood panel, organ function, joint assessment, dental grade
Preventive Bloodwork — CBC and biochemistry to detect diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease early
Dental Health Assessment — Grading dental disease, recommending cleaning schedules
💡 Shivraj Pet Clinic tip: Many serious conditions in senior pets — kidney disease, diabetes, liver disease — show no symptoms until they're advanced. A simple annual blood panel at our in-house lab catches these at a treatable stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age should I start vaccinating my puppy?
Puppies should start their first vaccination at 6–8 weeks of age. The core series runs until 16 weeks, with a booster at 1 year. We'll give you a complete schedule at your first visit.
How often does my adult dog need vaccines?
In India, annual vaccination is recommended for most pets. Vaccination schedules may vary based on age, lifestyle, travel, boarding requirements and health status. Dr. Pritesh will advise a personalised plan during your visit.
My cat stays indoors — does it still need vaccines?
Yes. Indoor cats can still be exposed to infectious diseases through visitors, other pets, and contaminated objects brought into the home. Annual vaccination remains important.
What tick prevention product do you recommend for Pune?
Parasite prevention recommendations are based on your pet's age, lifestyle, and medical history. Our veterinarians will advise the most suitable option during your consultation.
Can I deworm my pet at home without a vet?
Over-the-counter dewormers only cover some worm types. A stool test tells us exactly what parasite is present so we can treat it accurately. We recommend a proper parasite screening at least once a year.