VACCINATION POLICY
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Cat Vaccines
Dog Vaccines

Cat Vaccines   Vaccine   Kitten Series   If you skip a year Required for:   Applies to: Boarding Bathing FVRCP Heska Nasal Also called “Distemper Shot” One before age 12 weeks, one age 12 weeks or after, then in one year. Afterwards, every 3 years. Just pick up where left off - no need to start initial series. Yes Yes All cats Comments: Some cats sneeze for a few days after. This should require no treatment. Feline Leukemia Virus  (FeLV) TEST FIRST First vaccine no earlier than age 9 weeks, then boost in 3 - 4 weeks Cats in open households to test annually Kitten: If second vaccine in initial series is skipped, initial series should be restarted Adult: Just pick up where left off No No Outdoor cats, or cats likely to be exposed to rescued strays Comments: Give shot in left rear leg below knee when possible (according to CVMA guidelines). Feline Infectious Peritonitis  (FIP) First vaccine no earlier than age 16 weeks. Boost in 3 - 4 weeks after, then annually Initial series should be restarted No No Not recommended, but available upon request Comments: Some cats sneeze for a few days after. This should require no treatment. RABIES (Recombinant) First vaccine no earlier than age 16 weeks. Next shot in one year. After that, good for one year. Pick up where left off; new vaccination will be good for 1 year Yes Yes ALL CATS Comments: Give shot in right rear leg below knee when possible (according to CVMA guidelines).   Dog Vaccines   Vaccine   Puppy Series   If you skip a year Required for:   Applies to: Boarding Bathing DHLPP - also called “Distember Shot” (Parvo portion is a High titer vaccine, Distemper portion is recombinant) Begin vaccinations at age 6 - 8 weeks. Vaccinate every 2 - 4 weeks until age 16 weeks, then boost in one year. After this, boost every 3 years. At least 2 vaccines are necessary initially. Pick up where left off Yes Yes All dogs Comments: This is considered to be the basic canine vaccination. Bordetella Nasal First vaccine no earlier than age 4 weeks, then annually Pick up where left off Yes Yes All dogs Comments: Boarding or bathing requirement. Not all dogs are cooperative abour receiving a nasal vaccine. Bordetella Injectable First vaccine no earlier than age 8 weeks, boost in 3 weeks after, then annually Restart initial series Yes Yes All dogs Comments: Either nasal or injectable vaccine is required, but not both. Corona Begin vaccinations at age 6 - 8 weeks. Vaccinate every 2 - 4 weeks until age 16 weeks, then annually. At least 2 vaccines are necessary. Restart initial series Yes (for dogs under age 1 yr) Yes (for dogs under age 1 yr) Required for dogs under age 1 year, optional for adult dogs Comments: This vaccine is given in the muscle. RABIES First vaccine no earlier than age 16 weeks. Next shot in one year. After that, good for 3 years Pick up where left off; new vaccination will be good for three years Yes Yes ALL DOGS Comments: This vaccine is a legal requirement for all dogs.