The AVMA recommends that vaccinations should start at 6-8 weeks of age with boosters every 3 weeks through 16 weeks of age.  All puppies should receive core vaccinations.   Noncore vaccinations should be individually tailored to each pet and its environment.   Rabies should be given between 12 and 16 weeks of age, usually at the time of final core vaccine booster(s).  Below shows those core and noncore vaccinations.

 

Adult canines will receive yearly boosters with the exception of Rabies.  The pet’s first Rabies vaccination is good for one year.   Afterwards, the rabies vaccination is boostered every 3 years unless there has been a lapse in rabies vaccinations.  

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Rabies:  CORE Vx - rabies virus causes progressive neurological problems and death.  Transmitted when an infected animal bites, and can be transmitted to humans  Who needs it?  All dogs must be vaccinated for rabies.  It is required by law.  Required to use boarding facilities, doggy daycares, grooming facilities, etc.  *Required at our facility for the following services: General medical or technician appointments, boarding, be a candidate for drop-off medical appointments, be admitted for surgical procedures such as dentals/spay/neuter, baths at our facility.

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DHLPP or DHPP:  CORE Vx - Multi-vaccine that includes Canine distemper (Affects the respiratory and nervous systems and is often fatal.), Hepatitis (Caused by adenovirus type-1, can lead to acute or chronic liver inflammation.), Parvovirus (Causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration, as well as life-threatening sepsis in unprotected puppies.), Parainfluenza (Causes respiratory infection in dogs.)  **Administered with or without leptospirosis.  Who needs it?  All dogs are recommended to be vaccinated for these diseases. Often required to use boarding facilities, doggy daycares, grooming facilities, etc.  *Required to board at our facility, be a candidate for drop-off medical appointments, baths at our facility starting 01-01-25.

 

Leptospirosis:  NONCORE Vx - Caused by a bacteria shed in the urine of infected wild animals.  Pets become infected by exposure to contaminated outdoor water sources and can develop kidney & liver failure.  Can be administered starting at 10 weeks of age.  Who needs it? Dogs that spend time outdoors, especially near mud or standing water.

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Lyme Disease:  NONCORE Vx - Transmitted by the blacklegged tick and prevalent in wooded areas.  Who needs it?  Dogs that may be exposed to ticks at home, on walks, or on vacation.

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Bordetella bronchiseptica:  NONCORE Vx - Causes kennel cough, a respiratory infection common in shelter dogs.  Who needs it?  Social dogs going to dog parks.  Often required to use boarding facilities, doggy daycares, grooming facilities, etc.  *Required to board at our facility, be a candidate for drop-off medical appointments, baths at our facility starting 01-01-2025.

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Canine influenza virus:  NONCORE Vx - Highly contagious respiratory disease caused by two types of Influenza A viruses .  Who needs it?  Social dogs going to dog parks.  Often required to use boarding facilities, doggy daycares, grooming facilities, etc.  *Required to board at our facility, be a candidate for drop-off medical appointments, baths at our facility starting 01-01-2025.

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