Dog Vaccinations

We follow guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association for dog vaccines. Most begin at 6-8 weeks of age with boosters recommended until a puppy has reached a mature immune status (usually around 16 weeks of age). We follow state guidelines which require a rabies vaccination for all dogs over 3 months of age. Once puppyhood vaccines are complete, adult vaccines (except for rabies) are usually completed based on individual lifestyle and risk factors. We are happy to work with you to determine the best vaccination schedule for your pet. For more information, as well as a summary of the different types of vaccines available, please visit:

AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines

Request an appointment today to update your dogs’ vaccines.

Cat Vaccinations

We follow guidelines from the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Most begin at 6-8 weeks of age with boosters recommended until a kitten has reached a mature immune status (usually around 16 weeks of age). We follow state guidelines which require a rabies vaccination for all cats over 3 months of age. Once kittenhood vaccines are complete, adult vaccines (except for rabies) are usually completed based on individual lifestyle and risk factors. We are happy to work with you to determine the best vaccination schedule for your pet. For more information, as well as a summary of the different types of vaccines available, please visit:

​AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines

​Request an appointment today to update your cats’ vaccines.

Pet Insurance

Pet insurance works similar to human insurance in that it provides coverage to help defray the cost of veterinary medical care. Some plans cover all expenses related to veterinary care, while others cover only injury or illness. It's important to read all information associated with each pet policy as some may have exclusions to things such as breed dispositions, preexisting conditions, and certain diagnoses.

There are consumer websites that compare features and costs of pet insurance, and/or offer reviews, and you might find these helpful. Examples include: The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) and Pawlicy Advisor.

It is ultimately your decision whether or not to buy pet insurance, what coverage or plan to choose, and which company you would like to purchase from. Double H Veterinary Services does not endorse or recommend any provider over others.

Below is an alphabetical list of pet insurance companies provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA):

24PetWatch

AKC Pet Insurance​

ASPCA Pet Health Insurance

Best Friends Pet Insurance

Embrace Pet Insurance

Figo Pet Insurance

Healthy Paws

Lemonade

PetFirst Healthcare

Pets Best

Petplan

Pumpkin

PurinaCare

Trupanion

VPI

Microchips

Why microchip your pet?Accidents happen - your dog slips out of their collar, someone leave the gate open, the cat scoots out the door between your feet, your dog takes off chasing a squirrel, you name it.

Not all pets wear collars, and even more pets wear collars but do not have identification tags on them. Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will become lost during their lifetime? And 90% of them will not make it home without identification. Double H Veterinary Services recommends microchipping all dogs and cats. Microchipped pets should also wear collars with proper identification. License tags, rabies tags and personal visual identification are all components of a comprehensive pet identification program.

What is a microchip?
A microchip is a permanent, tamper-proof form of identification for your pet. It is about the size of a grain of rice, and is implanted beneath your pet’s skin between the shoulders. A microchip is not a GPS tracking device. A microchip contains a unique number (like a Social Security Number) used to identify animals that is activated when scanned by a shelter or vet. The number is used to find the owner’s contact information in a registry. This is why it is imperative that you register your microchip as soon as it is placed in your pet, or transfer ownership if you just adopted or purchased a new pet with an existing microchip. At this time, there is not a central database in the U.S. for registering microchips; each manufacturer maintains its own database. However, in 2009, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) launched their Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool, which provides a listing of the manufacturer with which the microchip's code is associated as well as if the chip information is found in participating registries. The database does not provide owner information for the microchip – the user must contact the manufacturer/database associated with that microchip.

For more information about microchipping your pet visit:

Microchips reunite pets with families

Request an appointment today to microchip your pet!