Name | Types of Pets | Core / Non-core | Age Range | Frequency | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DogCat | Core | 1 dose: From 12 weeks old | A second vaccination is recommended after 1 year, then boosters every 3 years. | Rabies is 100% fatal to dogs, with no treatment available. | |
Dog | Core | 3 doses: 6-8 Weeks / 10-12 Weeks / 14-16 Weeks | Puppies need a booster 1 year after completing their initial series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more often. | Distemper, Adenovirus/Hepatitis, Parvovirus. Sometimes also referred to as DHP or DHPP if parainfluenza is included. | |
Dog | Non-core | 3 doses: 6-8 Weeks / 10-12 Weeks / 14-16 Weeks | A booster may be necessary after 1 year, depending on manufacturer recommendations; revaccination every 3 years is considered protective. | Parainfluenza infection (not the same as canine influenza) results in cough, fever. It may be associated with Bordetella infection. | |
DogCat | Non-core | 1 dose: 6-8 Weeks | Annual or 6-month | Not usually a serious condition, although it can be dangerous in young puppies. It is usually seen after activities like boarding or showing. | |
Dog | Non-core | 2 doses: 10-12 Weeks / 14-16 Weeks | Annual | Generally recommended only for dogs with a high risk for exposure to Lyme disease-carrying ticks. | |
Dog | Non-core | 2 doses: 10-12 Weeks / 14-16 Weeks | Annual | Vaccination is generally restricted to established risk areas. Exposure to rodents and standing water can lead to a leptospirosis infection. | |
Dog | Non-core | 2 doses: 10-12 Weeks / 14-16 Weeks | Annual | Similar to bordetella. | |
Cat | Core | 3 doses: 6-8 Weeks / 10-12 Weeks / 14-16 Weeks | 1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years. | Three core vaccines are combined: Feline rhinotracheitis virus/herpesvirus 1 (FVR/FHV-1), Feline Calicivirus (FCV), Feline Panleukopenia (FPV) | |
Cat | Non-core | 3 doses: 6-8 Weeks / 10-12 Weeks / 14-16 Weeks | Annual | Should test FeLV negative first. Transmitted via cat-to-cat contact. Can cause cancer, immunosuppressant |