For example, the disease called Parvo causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and death in dogs every year in Los Angeles County. Our county also has many cases of Distemper (in dogs) and Panleukopenia (in cats) every year. All of these diseases can be prevented by vaccination.

One vaccination is NOT enough! Vaccinations need to be given more than once in order to protect your pet completely.  For example, puppies can be protected from Parvo by vaccinating them three times between the age of 8 and 16 weeks. The Parvo vaccine has to be given again a year later, and then is given again every 1-3 years or as recommended by your veterinarian.

Vaccinations are a bargain. Save yourself money and heartache. Vaccinations cost a lot less than treating a sick pet. The best time to get to know your local veterinarian is before your pet gets sick!  Getting vaccinations from your local veterinary clinic is a great way to get to know them.  Many veterinary clinics offer lower-cost vaccinations on certain days. Animal shelters in our county also offer low-cost vaccination clinics for your dog or cat. Rabies vaccinations often cost as little as $10. 

Here are just a few of the many vaccination clinics offered in LA County:

LA County Animal Care and Control
Vaccinations given at 6 animal shelter locations (Baldwin Park, Downey, Carson, Agoura Hills,  
              Castaic and Lancaster)
              Click here or call (562) 940-6898 for more information.

City of Los Angeles Animal Services
Vaccinations given at 6 animal shelter locations around the City of Los Angeles.
              Call (888) 452-7381  for more information.

Long Beach Animal Care and Control

       Vaccination clinics are held the second Saturday of the month in different

              locations around Long Beach. For more information call (562) 570-7387.

SPCALA

Vaccinations given on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1-3 pm.
              BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Click here or call (323) 730-5303 for more information,
              Location:
              5026 W Jefferson Blvd
              Los Angeles, 90016

Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA)

Vaccinations offered Tues-Fri 10-4:30, Sat 9-3. Walk-ins only. Click here or call (562) 803-3301 for more information.
              Location:
              9777 Seaaca St
              Downey, CA 90241
             

Contact your local animal control agency for more information. To see a list of all of animal control agencies in LA County, click here.