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Puppies
· Start DAP-Pv
(Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) 6-8
weeks. From that point on they will get the
DAP-Pv every 3-4 weeks until they are 14-16 weeks old.
· Rabies
is given at 12 weeks of age or older
· After
that, DAPP is given annually and Rabies is given every 3
years. As your dog gets older the doctor will assess
your pet and make yearly recommendations based on lifestyle and
risk.
· The
Bordetella-Parainfluenza vaccine is twice for puppies if the first
vaccine is given under 6 weeks of age. After
initial vaccine it is given every 6 months for dogs that board
regularly.
Kittens
· Start FVRCP
(Rhinotrachetis-Calci-Panleukopenia) 6-8 weeks.
From that point on they will get FVRCP every 3-4 weeks until they
are 12-14 weeks
· Rabies given at 12
weeks of age or older
· After that, FVRCP
and Rabies are given annually. As your kitty gets older the
doctor will assess your pet and make yearly recommendations based
on lifestyle and risk.
· Leukemia
vaccines are only recommended if pet is or will be an outdoor
animal. Kittens can get initial vaccine at 9
weeks, but need to be boostered 3-4 weeks
afterwards. Then the vaccine is given
annually.
Ferrets
· Start
Distemper Purevax 8-9 weeks. From that point on
they will get the Distemper every 3-4 weeks until 16-17 weeks
old.
· Rabies
given at 12 weeks of age or older.
Adults Without Previous Vaccine
History
· They will get
boostered twice for each distemper vaccine 3-4 weeks apart.
· Rabies
vaccine can be given at any age over 12 week.
Bordetella-Parainfluenza Intranasal or Bordetella
Injectable (Kennel Cough vaccine) must be
administered to all canines at least 2 weeks prior to
boarding. The vaccine is then given every 6
months for dogs that board regularly. A pet only
needs to have been seen by a doctor within 1 year to receive the
vaccine by a technician. If a dog has never received the
vaccine before, we must perform an exam.
