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Here is
our hospital's guidelines for vaccinations. It is best
to keep up to date with vaccinations to keep your animal
protected from illness.
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Feline
Vaccination Video |
Canine
Vaccination Video
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Canine
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Feline
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Vaccine:
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Age:
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Vaccine:
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Age:
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| DAPP
#1 |
6
Weeks |
FVRCP
#1 |
8
Weeks |
| DAPP
#2 |
9
Weeks |
FVRCP
#2, FeLV #1, FeLV/FIV Test |
12
Weeks |
| DAPP
#3, Bordetella intranasal |
12
Weeks |
FVRCP
#3, FeLV #2, Rabies #1 |
16
Weeks |
| DAPP
#4, Rabies #1 |
16
Weeks |
FVRCP
3-year, FeLV 1-year, Rabies 1-year |
1
year after 16-week vaccinations |
| DAPP
12-month, Rabies 1-year |
1
year after DAPP #4, same with Rabies |
Rabies
3-year |
3
years after 1-year Rabies Vaccination. |
| DAPP
3-year, Rabies 3-year |
3
years after DAPP 12- month, same with Rabies |
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Canine Vaccination
Descriptions
DAPP Includes: Distemper,
Adenovirus Type 2, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza. These
are highly contagious and easily passed between dogs.
BORDETELLA- A yearly vaccination
that helps prevent "Kennel Cough" and parainfluenza.
*Required for dogs that go to a boarding facility, or
groomers.
*Recommended for dogs that go to dog parks or have a lot of
interaction with other dogs.
RABIES- First vaccination is given 4 months of age and is effective
for 1 year.
A booster is given every 3 years thereafter.
*Rabies attacks the brain and central nervous system.
*Transmitted to humans through bite of an infected animal.
*Required to obtain a county license.
SERVICES RECOMMENDED YEARLY
HWT- Heartworm Test, recommended yearly to test for fatal
heartworm.
*Spread by mosquitoes.
HEARTWORM preventive- keep on continuously. If there
is a lapse in administration, a recheck HWT is
required. Heartworm preventatives include Heartgard and
Revolution.
FECAL Exam- in which a sample of feces is tested for
intestinal parasites.
*Recommended yearly
Feline Vaccination Descriptions
FVRCP- Feline Viral Rhinotrachetitis, Calicivirus,
Panleukopenia.
*Highly contagious and easily passed between cats.
FELV- Feline Leukemia Virus
*Contracted through saliva, urine, feces, and is
transplacental.
*Outdoor cats are at higher risk.
FIV- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
*Contracted through bite wounds and sexual transmission
and is transplacental and transmammary.
*Outdoor cats are at higher risk
*No cure, but treatment.
RABIES- First vaccination is given at 4 months of age,
effective for 1 year.
*Rabies is a virus that attacks the brain and central
nervous system.
*Transmitted to humans through bite of an infected animal.
*Required by County of Washoe to obtain license.
SERVICES RECOMMENDED YEARLY
FELV/FIV TEST-Recommended to test at least once in a
lifetime.
*Outdoor cats should be tested yearly.
FECAL Exam-Sample of feces is brought in to test for
intestinal parasites.
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