In the growing knowledge base of veterinary medicine, vaccine protocols are constantly evolving. With more up-to-date studies of how long vaccines are good for (or how long they are protecting our pets), we feel more comfortable changing our vaccine protocols to include the best recommendations and the best vaccines available.
Please realize that these are recommendations, and our Doctors tailor them for each pet depending on the environment (indoor/outdoor, hunting, camping, hiking) and risk of exposure to certain diseases. If you have more questions, please email us or call.
Canine Vaccine Protocol
As of 1/1/08
DAPPV (Distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvo): All dogs.
Start at 6-8 weeks. Booster every 3 weeks until puppy is 16 weeks of age or older.
After initial series is completed, boost in one year.
After the annual booster, then boost every three years.
Leptospirosis (4 way--4 different serotypes): Recommended for large dogs, rural dogs, hunting dogs and traveling dogs.
Start at 12 weeks or older.
Initial series is two vaccines, three weeks apart.
Annual booster.
Bordetella: Recommended for all dogs.
Intranasal, initial vaccine at 12 weeks, booster yearly.
Booster every 6 months for high exposure dogs (show dogs, frequent boarders).
Rabies: All Dogs.
One vaccine given at or after 16 weeks of age, then booster after one year.
If dog has had one year booster, then booster every three years.
Lyme vaccine: Recommended for hunging or hiking dogs (dogs exposed to ticks).
Start at 16 weeks or older, series of two spaced three weeks apart
Booster yearly
Rattlesnake vaccine: Recommended for hunting, hiking, or dogs that live in rattlesnake country (i.e. foothills).
Start at 16 weeks or older, series of two spaced three weeks apart.
Booster yearly.
Feline Vaccine Protocol
FVRCP (Upper respiratory viruses, panleukopenia): All cats.
Start series at 6-8 weeks, give one every 3 weeks until 12 weeks of age (minimum of two vaccines).
Boost in one year.
Then boost every 3 years.
FELV : Kittens, outdoor cats, mixed households.
Start at 9 weeks or older.
Series of two vaccines three weeks apart for initial series.
Boost yearly.
Rabies: All cats.
One vaccine 16 weeks or older.
Boost yearly.
Felv/FIV testing only for those kittens or cats over 6 months of age.
Felv (feline leukemia) test for kittens under 6 months.