Vaccine Schedule - Puppies (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

 It is only required if the dog will be boarding (or anytime the pet stays in our

clinic) or if it goes to the groomer or to puppy classes.

 Bordetella vaccine vaccinates against a common cause of upper respiratory tract

infection in dogs. In puppies and immunosuppressed dogs, the disease may

progress to bronchitis or pneumonia.

 Ideally, dogs should be vaccinated for Bordetella at least 1 week before

boarding.

 The vaccine does not prevent all causes of respiratory disease in dogs.

 Dogs need to receive 2 boosters of the vaccine 3-4 weeks apart of each other in

the first year vaccinated for bordetella

DHLPPC/ADHPPC in Adult Dogs

 DHLPPC is a multivirulet vaccine against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis,

Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Corona.

 DHLPPC is given to puppies as the last two booster shots at approximately 12 and

16 weeks of age (DHPPC#3 and DHPPC#4).

 At the 1

yearly shots of an adult dog, DHLPPC is given (or ADHPPC if the dog is

allergic to lepto).

 From then on, DHLPPC can be given every 3 years.

Canine Influenza Vaccine

highly

 The Influenza vaccine is

recommended but not required for all dogs.

 The disease is transmitted through respiratory droplets (sneezing/coughing). It is

also transmitted through direct contact between dogs and via contaminated

surfaces. (such as a shared toy when a person picks up the virus on their hands,

then pets a dog)

 It is only required if the dog will be boarding (or anytime the pet stays in our

clinic) or if it goes to the groomer or to puppy classes.

 Ideally, dogs should be vaccinated for Canine Influenza at least 1 week before

boarding.

 The initial vaccination requires 2 doses given 2-4 weeks apart, followed by annual

revaccination.

Rabies Vaccine Protocol – Canines

 Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old to receive the first rabies vaccination

 Dogs must receive 2 rabies shots within 365 days or less of their previous shot in

order to go to every three years for subsequent rabies shots.

 If a second rabies shot is given after the 365 day period, then a yearly rabies shot is

due.

 Rabies is a virus that causes inflammation of the brain. It is transmitted through

saliva of an infected animal. It has a high fatality rate (almost 100%) among all warm

blooded animals, including humans.

 See Rabies Quarantine protocol if a pet bites a human or if there is exposure to a

rabid animal (such as a bat).

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