FurWell at Barkingham offers comprehensive wellness and vaccination programs to keep your pets protected from preventable disease at every life stage. Our team builds personalized preventive care plans that combine scheduled exams, core and lifestyle vaccines, and parasite prevention into a simple, coordinated routine.
A wellness and vaccination program is more than an annual shot appointment — it is a structured preventive care plan matched to your pet's age, species, breed, and lifestyle. Core vaccines protect against the most serious and widespread diseases, including rabies, distemper, and parvovirus for dogs, and rabies and FVRCP for cats. Lifestyle vaccines are added based on your pet's individual risk factors such as boarding, dog park exposure, or time spent outdoors. Combining vaccines with a thorough physical exam at each visit allows our veterinarians to detect subtle changes before they become significant health problems.
We assess your pet's current life stage — puppy or kitten, adult, or senior — and design a vaccine and wellness schedule appropriate for their age, health history, and individual needs.
Core vaccines are recommended for all pets regardless of lifestyle. Lifestyle vaccines such as Bordetella, leptospirosis, and canine influenza are recommended based on your pet's specific exposures and risk profile.
Wellness and vaccination visits also include parasite screening, heartworm testing, and recommendations for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention tailored to life in Greenville and the surrounding region.
Consistent preventive care is one of the most effective investments in your pet's long-term health and quality of life.
Vaccines protect your pet from highly contagious, life-threatening conditions that are preventable. Keeping vaccinations current reduces risk for your pet and the pets in your community.
Scheduled wellness visits allow our veterinarians to monitor your pet's weight, organ health, dental condition, and overall wellbeing over time — catching problems early when they are easiest to treat.
A structured program removes the guesswork from preventive care. Your pet's vaccine schedule, screenings, and recommendations are organized into a clear, manageable plan for your household.
Core vaccines for dogs include rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus (DA2PP). Core vaccines for cats include rabies and FVRCP. Lifestyle vaccines such as Bordetella, leptospirosis, and feline leukemia may also be recommended based on your pet's individual risk. Our veterinarians will guide you through the right combination for your pet at each visit.
Most healthy adult pets benefit from annual wellness visits that include a physical exam and any due vaccines. Puppies and kittens require more frequent visits during their first year to complete their primary vaccine series. Senior pets aged 7 and older benefit from semi-annual exams to monitor age-related changes more closely.
Vaccines approved for veterinary use are extensively tested for safety and effectiveness. Mild reactions such as temporary soreness or brief lethargy are possible and typically resolve within 24-48 hours. Serious reactions are rare. Our team reviews your pet's health and history before each vaccine appointment to minimize risk.
Core vaccines are recommended for all pets regardless of lifestyle because the diseases they prevent are serious, widespread, or transmissible to humans. Lifestyle vaccines address diseases that pose a risk only for pets with specific exposures — such as boarding facilities, dog parks, hunting activities, or high tick exposure areas. Our team will determine which lifestyle vaccines, if any, are appropriate for your pet.
Call us at (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. We are open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm. Same-day and walk-in appointments are welcome for wellness and vaccination visits.
Protect your pet with a complete wellness and vaccination program at FurWell at Barkingham. Call (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm.
