Routt Home Vet

Vaccinations Can Be
Performed in the
Housecall Setting

Your pet can receive “core” vaccines and those recommended for this region in a personalized, stress-free setting. See the link for more specific information on the vaccines your pet might need!

 

What to Expect During a
Vaccination Visit

Vaccinations remain one of the most effective ways to protect pets from contagious and potentially life-threatening diseases. At Routt Home Vet, we provide mobile vaccination services for dogs and cats, designed to reduce stress while ensuring targeted protection based on each pet’s lifestyle, age, and environmental risk factors.

Each mobile vaccination appointment begins with a complete physical exam and a brief health assessment to confirm that your pet is healthy enough for immunization. Following current veterinary guidelines, vaccines are carefully selected to match your pet’s individual risk level and lifestyle, making prevention both safe and effective.

Common vaccines include:

  • Dogs: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo (DA2PP), Bordetella, Leptospirosis
  • Cats: Rabies, FVRCP, Feline Leukemia (FeLV)

By bringing vaccinations directly to your home, your pet can remain in a familiar, low-stress environment — making the experience calmer, safer, and more positive. Vaccine records can also be shared with your regular veterinarian to keep your pet’s medical history up to date.

Why Vaccines are Important

Whether your pet lives indoors or spends time exploring the outdoors, vaccines play a critical role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. In rural and mountain communities like those in Routt County, wildlife and environmental exposure increase the risk of diseases such as rabies, leptospirosis, and Lyme.

Routine vaccination:

  • Protects your pet from preventable illnesses
  • Reduces the spread of disease in the pet community
  • Saves on long-term veterinary costs
  • Supports public health, especially in areas where pets interact with people, other animals, or wildlife

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and leading veterinary health organizations recommend annual or triennial vaccinations based on your pet’s lifestyle and location. If you’d like to discuss vaccine titers for your pet, please contact us.

AAHA Core Vaccines Chart
AAHAAVMA Feline Vaccine Recommendations Chart 2025