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).
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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
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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).