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Our Hospital's Vaccination Policy
More information about our Vaccination Policy.
Cat Vaccines
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Vaccine
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Kitten Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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FVRCP (injectable or nasal)
Also called “Distemper Shot”
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NASAL: One before age 12 weeks, one age 12 weeks or after, boost one year later, and then every 3 years.
INJECTABLE: one age 6 weeks or after, then every 3 - 4 weeks until age 16 - 20 weeks. The initial series should employ at least 2 shots. Boost in 1 year, then every 3 years.
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Just pick up where left off - no need to start initial series.
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All Cats
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Comments: Some cats sneeze for a few days after taking the nasal vaccine. This should require no treatment.
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Vaccine
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Kitten Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
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TEST FIRST
First vaccine no earlier than age 8 weeks, then boost in 3 - 4 weeks. If more than 6 weeks have passed between the first and second initial doses, the first dose should be considered invalid and the series restarted. Cats in open households should be tested annually.
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Kitten: If second vaccine in initial series is skipped, initial series should be restarted
Adult: Just pick up where left off
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Outdoor cats, or cats likely to be exposed to rescued strays, all kittens under age 1 year.
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Comments: Give shot in left rear leg below knee when possible (according to AAFP guidelines).
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Vaccine
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Kitten Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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RABIES (Recombinant)
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First vaccine no earlier than age 12 weeks. Next shot in one year. After that, good for one year.
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Pick up where left off; new vaccination will be good for 1 year
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ALL CATS
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Comments: Give shot in right rear leg below knee when possible (according to AAFP guidelines).
Dog Vaccines
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Vaccine
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Puppy Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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DHLPP
- also called “Distemper Shot”
(Lepto portion is "4 Way,"
Distemper portion is Recombinant)
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Begin vaccinations between age 6 - 12 weeks. Vaccinate every 3 - 4 weeks until age 16 weeks, then boost in one year. After this, boost every 3 years. At least 2 vaccines are necessary initially. Puppies under age 12 weeks: No lepto.
At age 12 weeks include lepto and continue to age 14 - 16 weeks, then annually, then every 3 years. If a puppy or dog begins vaccinations at a later age, there should always be at least 2 vaccines in the series 2-4 weeks apart. If the exposure is deemed high risk then the puppy series should continue to age 18-20 weeks.
If more than 6 weeks have passed between doses in the puppy series, the older vaccine should be considered invalid.
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Pick up where left off
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Yes
(except Leptospirosis vaccination is not required)
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Yes
(except Leptospirosis vaccination is not required)
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All Dogs
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Comments: This is considered to be the basic canine vaccination. If the dog is felt to be high risk for Leptospirosis, then a separate Leptospirosis vaccine should be given annually. Leptopirosis vaccine is withheld from dogs under 20 lbs to reduce uncomfortable post-vaccination inflammation.
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Vaccine
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Puppy Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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Bordetella Nasal Format
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First dose as early as age 3 - 4 weeks, then annually.
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Pick up where left off
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Yes
(any format)
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Yes
(any format)
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All Dogs
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Comments: Oral, nasal or injectable vaccine will fill boarding or bathing requirement. Some dogs sneeze for a few days after taking the nasal vaccine.
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Vaccine
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Puppy Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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Bordetella Injectable Format
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First dose age 8 weeks, second dose at 12 weeks, then annually. If more than 6 weeks pass between these two shots, the first vaccine should be considered invalid.
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If puppy series incomplete, restart it. Otherwise, pick up where left off.
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Yes
(any format)
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Yes
(any format)
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All Dogs
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Comments: Oral, nasal or injectable vaccine will fill boarding or bathing requirement. Does not work if given nasally or orally.
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Vaccine
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Puppy Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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Bordetella Oral Format
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First dose given at age 8 weeks or older.
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Pick up where left off.
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Yes
(any format)
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Yes
(any format)
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All Dogs
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Comments: Oral, nasal or injectable vaccine will fill boarding or bathing requirement. Give just inside the lip. Dangerous if accidentally given as injectable.
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Vaccine
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Puppy Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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Rabies
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First vaccine no earlier than age 12 weeks. Next shot in one year. After that, good for 3 years.
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Pick up where left off.
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ALL DOGS
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Comments: This vaccine is a legal requirement for all dogs over age 4 months.
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Vaccine
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Puppy Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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Influenza H3N8/H3N2
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First dose no earlier than age 6 weeks, then boost in 3 - 4 weeks. After that, boost annually. If more than 6 weeks pass between the initial two vaccines, the earlier vaccine should be considered invalid.
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If more than 18 months overdue, restart the whole series.
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Required for puppies less than 1 year.
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Required for puppies less than 1 year.
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Recommended for all dogs who board, go to park, daycare, grooming etc. Puppies under age 1 year especially.
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Comments: Especially for puppies and dogs in contact with Rescue dogs or who board or are groomed where other dogs are present.
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Vaccine
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Puppy Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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Rattlesnake Bite Vaccine
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Initial series is two vaccines
3 - 4 weeks apart. Dogs under 25 lbs. or over 100 lbs. need an additional third vaccine in 3 - 4 weeks. Vaccines should be given every 6 months. Puppies must be 4 weeks of age.
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Pick up where left off.
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Dogs that hike or camp in snake territory.
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Comments: If your dog is bitten by a rattlesnake, a medical evaluation is still recommended for safety’s sake.
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Vaccine
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Puppy Series
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If you skip a year
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Required for:
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Applies to:
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Lyme Disease
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Begin at 8 weeks of age or older with a series of two vaccines each given 2-4 weeks apart. If more than 6 weeks pass between boosters, the earlier vaccine should be considered invalid. Vaccination is annual thereafter.
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If more than 18 months overdue, restart the whole series.
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Dogs traveling to areas where tick exposure is expected.
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Page last updated: 8/24/2020
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