Dog & Cat Vaccinations & Microchipping Services in Chattanooga, TN

Ashland Terrace Animal Hospital offers comprehensive vaccination and microchipping services that are designed to protect your furry companions and give you peace of mind. We offer caring and affordable medical care services for dogs and cats in Chattanooga, TN.

Dog & Cat Vaccinations

Vaccinations are a crucial part of your pet’s preventive healthcare. They protect against a variety of contagious and potentially life-threatening diseases. At Ashland Terrace Animal Hospital, we offer a full range of vaccinations tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and health status.

Pets today can live longer, healthier lives than ever before—in part because of vaccines that help protect them from deadly infectious diseases. Over the years, vaccines against dangerous diseases have saved millions of pets and virtually eliminated some fatal diseases that were once common. Unfortunately, many infectious diseases still pose a significant threat to dogs and cats that are unvaccinated.

  • Core Vaccines: These are essential for all pets to protect against common and serious diseases. For dogs, this includes vaccines like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus. Cats typically receive vaccines for rabies, feline distemper, and feline herpesvirus. 
  • Non-Core Vaccines: Depending on your pet’s lifestyle and potential exposure risks, we may recommend additional vaccines. These might include Bordetella for dogs who frequent boarding facilities or feline leukemia for outdoor cats.

Microchipping for Dogs and Cats

Microchipping is a simple and effective way to ensure your pet can be identified if they ever get lost. This tiny device, implanted just under the skin, contains a unique identification number that links to your contact information.

  • Permanent Identification: Unlike collars and tags, which can fall off or become unreadable, a microchip provides permanent identification for your pet.
  • Quick and Painless: The microchipping procedure is quick and no more painful than a routine vaccination. Once implanted, the microchip remains effective for your pet’s entire life.
  • Reunification: If your pet is found and taken to a shelter or veterinary clinic, a quick scan will reveal their microchip number, allowing you to be contacted swiftly.

Peace of Mind

Young puppies and kittens can receive microchips, but even if your pet is already an adult, you should consider microchipping. Even indoor pets can get outside accidentally and get lost, so if you’re relying on other forms of identification, you could be placing your pet at risk. Microchipping is a safe, effective way to help ensure your pet’s return if the unthinkable happens.

At Ashland Terrace Animal Hospital, we believe in proactive care that keeps your pets safe and healthy. Contact us today at 423-877-4576 to schedule your pet’s vaccination or microchipping appointment, and let us help protect your beloved companions.