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Puppy and dog vaccinations
Which diseases should puppies be vaccinated against?
The AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic
Agents' Report on Cat and Dog Vaccines has
recommended that the core vaccines for dogs include
- distemper
- canine adenovirus-2 (hepatitis and respiratory disease)
- canine parvovirus-2
Non core vaccines include
- Leptospirosis
- corona virus
- canine para influenza
- Bordetella bronchiseptica (both are causes of 'kennel cough')
- Borrelia burgdorferi (causes Lyme Disease).
General Guidelines: vaccinate puppies as early as 5 to 6 weeks, again at 9,12,and 15 weeks
Vaccinate adults with booster shots as recommended by your Veterinarian
- A possible vaccination schedule for the 'average' puppy is shown below. Consult with your
veterinarian to select the proper vaccines for your puppy.
- 5 weeks Parvovirus: for puppies at high risk of exposure to parvo, some veterinarians recommend vaccinating
at 5 weeks. Check with your veterinarian. - 6 & 9 weeks Combination vaccine* without Leptospirosis. Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
- 12 weeks or older Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age at vaccination may vary according to local
law).
- 12 & 15 weeks** Combination vaccine: Leptospirosis: include Leptospirosis in the combination vaccine where
Leptospirosis is a concern, or if traveling to an area where it occurs. Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a
concern. Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
- Adult (boosters) Combination vaccine: Leptospirosis: include Leptospirosis in the combination vaccine where
Leptospirosis is a concern, or if traveling to an area where it occurs. Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a
concern. Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs. Rabies: Given by
your local veterinarian (time interval between vaccinations may vary according to local law).
*A combination vaccine, often called a 5-way vaccine, usually includes adenovirus cough and hepatitis, distemper,
parainfluenza, and Parvovirus. Some combination vaccines may also include Leptospirosis (7-way vaccines) and/or
coronavirus. The inclusion of either canine adenovirus-1 or adenovirus-2 in a vaccine will protect against both
adenovirus cough and hepatitis; adenovirus-2 is highly preferred.
**Some puppies may need additional vaccinations against Parvovirus after 15 weeks of age. Consult with your local
veterinarian
Kitten and Cat vaccinations
In cats, the suggested core vaccines are
- feline panleukopenia (distemper)
- feline viral rhinotracheitis
- feline calicivirus
- rabies.
(distemper), feline viral rhinotracheitis, and feline calicivirus every three years. But they also suggest that cats at a
high risk of exposure to these diseases may benefit from more frequent vaccinations. Since vaccinating every three
years does not agree with the current manufacturers’ directions of vaccinating annually, when to vaccinate, and
with what, must be a personal (and informed) choice for each cat owner. Consult with your veterinarian to
determine what is best for your cat.
The non core vaccines include
- feline leukemia (FeLV)
- feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
- ringworm
- chlamydia.
vaccinations should only be given to cats who have a possibility of being exposed to it through other cats. The
choice to use chlamydia and ringworm vaccines is based upon the prevalence of the disease and husbandry
conditions.
General Guidelines: vaccinate kittens as early as 7 weeks, again at 10 , 12 or 13, 16 and 19 weeks
Vaccinate adults with booster shots as recommended by your Veterinarian
A possible vaccination schedule for the 'average' indoor house cat is shown below. Consult with your veterinarian
to select the proper vaccines for your cat.
- 7 weeks Combination Vaccine*
- 10 weeks Combination vaccine Chlamydia (Pneumonitis): include in combination vaccine where it is a
concern. Feline Leukemia (FeLV): for kittens at risk of exposure to feline leukemia virus. - 12 weeks or older Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age at vaccination may vary according to local
law). - 13 weeks Combination vaccine Chlamydia (Pneumonitis): include in combination vaccine where it is a
concern. FeLV: for kittens at risk of exposure to feline leukemia virus. - 16 & 19 weeks Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP): for kittens at risk of exposure to feline infectious peritonitis.
- Adult (boosters)** Combination vaccine Chlamydia (Pneumonitis): include in combination vaccine where it is a
concern. FeLV: for cats at risk of exposure to feline leukemia virus. FIP: for cats at risk of exposure to feline
infectious peritonitis. - Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (time interval between vaccinations may vary according to law).
*combination vaccine includes feline distemper, rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus. Some may also include chlamydia.
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***This information is provided as a public service and is not intended as Veterinary or
Medical Advice. Always consult with a Veterinarian before giving any vaccines or
medications to your pet.
All Pets should be vaccinated against common diseases. Puppy vaccinations can be
started as early as 5 weeks of age, especially if there is a high danger of exposure to
Parvovirus. Kitten vaccination can be started as early as 7 weeks. The information
below is intended only as a guide, and you should consult with a qualified professional
to help you decide when and which vaccinations your pet needs.
Medical Advice. Always consult with a Veterinarian before giving any vaccines or
medications to your pet.
All Pets should be vaccinated against common diseases. Puppy vaccinations can be
started as early as 5 weeks of age, especially if there is a high danger of exposure to
Parvovirus. Kitten vaccination can be started as early as 7 weeks. The information
below is intended only as a guide, and you should consult with a qualified professional
to help you decide when and which vaccinations your pet needs.
What are core and non core vaccines?
Experts generally agree on what vaccines are 'core' vaccines for pets, in other words,
what vaccines should be given to every cat and dog, and what vaccines are given only to
certain cats or dogs (non core). Whether to vaccinate with non core vaccines depends
upon a number of things including the age, breed, and health status of the pet, the
potential exposure of the pet to an animal that has the disease, the type of vaccine and
how common the disease is in the geographical area where the pet lives or may visit.