Riverside Veterinary Clinic, LLC

Canine

Core

DA₂PP

• Puppies 8, 11 and 14 weeks

• One year later

• Then repeat every 3 years

• Each patient will be evaluated for increased risk of exposure for consideration for yearly protocol.

Rabies

• Start puppies at 12-16 weeks of age

• Repeat 1 year later

• Then repeat every 3 years

Non-core

Leptospirosis

• For dogs at risk for exposure we give a vaccine with icterhemorrhagica, canicola, pomona and grippotyphosa

• Given at 11 and 14 weeks

• Then annually

• Vaccine should be given to high risk dogs such as hunting dogs 1 month prior to hunting season

Bordetella

• Intranasal and injectable vaccine given to dogs at risk 7-14 days prior to exposure

• Duration of immunity 4-6 months

Corona

§                                 It is generally recognized that dogs older than 11-12 weeks are not susceptible to disease.

§                                 Current AAHA guidelines suggest that prevalence of confirmed clinical cases does not justify vaccination in the pet population.

§                             Its use can be considered in at risk animals including breeding bitches and shelter situations.

§                                 There is a higher reaction rate when given with the leptospirosis vaccine. 

Feline

Core

FVRCP

• Kittens at 8, 11 and 14 weeks

• One year later

• Then repeat every 3 years

• Each patient will be evaluated for increased risk of exposure for consideration for yearly protocol.

Rabies

• Start kittens at 12-16 weeks of age

• Repeat 1 year later

• Then repeat every 3 years

Non-core

Leukemia (FeLV)

• Give to cats at risk for exposure to infected cats

• Give at 11 and 14 weeks

• Repeat annually

• To avoid giving 3 vaccines at one time, we often times will give FeLV at 14 and 17 weeks, and rabies can be delayed until 17 weeks

There have been some recent advances in vaccine development for dogs and cats and challenge studies have been done to establish duration of immunity for these vaccines. There may be some patients that this vaccine may not be appropriate for, and we will continue to individualize our vaccination selection for each patient. We will continue to try to minimize the number of vaccines administered to each patient while maintaining protection against these serious infectious diseases.

The vaccinations your dog has received prior to this time may be good for longer than 1 year, however, please come in for your annual exam when you receive a reminder card, and we will discuss the best vaccination protocol for your dog.

Please, if you have any questions about which vaccines are appropriate for your pet call us at 541-276-4270.