Dog and Cat Vaccinations Dogs and cats are just like humans -- they need vaccinations to stay healthy and to keep potentially deadly diseases away. They also need boosters to keep the vaccines effective. Many vaccines can be given to pets as young as 6 weeks old, so talk to your veterinarian about setting up the best vaccination schedule for your cat or dog, kitten or puppy. Vaccination Schedule for Dogs: Core and Non-core Vaccines Dog Vaccine

Initial Puppy Initial Adult Vaccination (at Dog or under 16 Vaccination weeks) (over 16 weeks) Rabies 1-year Can be Single dose administered in one dose, as early as 3 months of age. States regulate the age at which it is first administered. Rabies 3-year Can be Single dose administered as one dose, as early as 3 months of age. States regulate the age at which it is first administered. Distemper At least 3 2 doses, doses, given given 3-4 between 6 and weeks apart 16 weeks of age

Parvovirus

At least 3

Booster Recommendation

Comments

Annual boosters are Core dog vaccine. recommended. Rabies is 100% fatal to dogs, with no treatment available. Prevention is key.

A second vaccination Core dog vaccine. is recommended after 1 year, then boosters every 3 years.

Puppies need a Core dog vaccine. booster 1 year after Caused by an completing their initial airborne virus, series, then all dogs distemper is a need a booster every severe disease 3 years or more. that, among other problems, may cause permanent brain damage. 2 doses, 3-4 Puppies need a Core dog vaccine.

doses, given weeks apart between 6 and 16 weeks of age

Adenovirus (canine hepatitis)

At least 3 2 doses, 3-4 Puppies need a doses, between weeks apart booster 1 year after 6 and 16 weeks completing the initial of age series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more.

Parainfluenza Administered at 6-8 weeks of age, then every 3-4 weeks until 12-14 weeks old

1 dose

Bordetella Depends on the 1 dose of the bronchiseptica vaccine type; 2 intranasal (kennel cough doses are product or 2 ) usually needed doses of the for protection. injected product

Lyme disease

booster 1 year after completing the initial series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more.

A booster may be necessary after 1 year, depending on manufacturer recommendations; revaccination every 3 years is considered protective. Annual or 6-month boosters may be recommended for dogs in high-risk environments.

1 dose, 2 doses, 2-4 May be needed administered as weeks apart annually, prior to the early as 9 start of tick season weeks, with a second dose 24 weeks later

Leptospirosis First dose at 12 2 doses, 2-4 weeks; second weeks apart

At least once yearly for dogs in high-risk

Canine "parvo" is contagious, and can cause severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Parvo is usually fatal if untreated. Core dog vaccine. Spread via coughs and sneezes, canine hepatitis can lead to severe liver damage, and death. Non-core dog vaccine. Parainfluenza infection results in cough, fever. It may be associated with Bordetella infection. Non-core dog vaccine. Not usually a serious condition, although it can be dangerous in young puppies. It is usually seen after activities like boarding or showing. Non-core dog vaccine. Generally recommended only for dogs with a high risk for exposure to Lyme disease-carrying ticks. Non-core dog vaccine.

dose 4 weeks later

Canine influenza

Cat Vaccine

First dose as 2 doses, 2-4 early as 6 weeks apart weeks; second dose 2-4 weeks later

areas

Yearly

Vaccination is generally restricted to established risk areas. Exposure to rodents and standing water can lead to a leptospirosis infection. Non-core dog vaccine. Similar to bordetella.

Initial Kitten Initial Adult Booster Comments Vaccination Cat Recommendation (at or under Vaccination 16 weeks) (over 16 weeks) Rabies Single dose 2 doses, 12 Required annually or Core cat vaccine. as early as 8 months every 3 years, Rabies is 100% fatal weeks of age, apart depending on to cats, with no depending on vaccine used. State treatment available. the product. regulations may Prevention is key. Revaccinate determine the 1 year later. frequency and type of booster required. Feline As early as 6 2 doses, 3-4 1 dose is given a Core cat vaccine. Distemper weeks, then weeks apart year after the last Feline distemper is a (Panleukopenia) every 3-4 dose of the initial severe contagious weeks until series, then no more disease that most 16 weeks of than every 3 years. commonly strikes age. kittens and can cause death. Feline As early as 6 2 doses, 3-4 1 dose is given a Core cat vaccine. herpesvirus weeks, then weeks apart year after the last Feline herpesvirus every 3-4 dose of the initial causes feline viral weeks until series, then no more rhinotracheitis (FVR), 16 weeks of than every 3 years. a very contagious age upper respiratory condition.

Calicivirus

As early as 2 doses, 3-4 1 dose is given a Core cat vaccine. A six weeks, weeks apart year after the last very contagious then every 3dose of the initial upper respiratory 4 weeks until series, then no more condition that can 16 weeks of than every 3 years. cause joint pain, oral age ulcerations, fever, and anorexia. Feline leukemia As early as 8 2 doses, 3-4 1 dose is given a Non-core cat virus (FeLV) weeks, then weeks apart year after the last vaccine. 3-4 weeks dose of the initial Should test FeLV later series, then annually negative first. Transmitted via catto-cat contact. Can cause cancer, immunosuppressant Bordetella At 8 weeks, 2 doses, 2-4 Annually Non-core cat then 2-4 weeks apart vaccine. weeks later A contagious upper respiratory condition.