Vaccines The Right Choices

Vaccine Information

Canine Rabies

Purpose
Prevents rabies which can be contracted by a bite from an infected animal
When to Administer
At 16 weeks of age with a booster 1 year later. Every 3 years thereafter

Purpose
This vaccine protects your pup against canine distemper virus, hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza
When to Administer
At 8 weeks of age with a booster at 12 weeks, 16 weeks and 1 year. Every 3 years thereafter

Purpose
Prevents Borrelia burgdorferi bacterial infection from tick bites, which causes Lyme disease
When to Administer
At 12 weeks of age with a booster at 16 weeks and yearly thereafter

Purpose
Prevents infection from Bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria, which causes kennel cough
When to Administer
Intranasal Bordetella vaccine: between 8 and 16 weeks of age, no booster required. Yearly thereafter.
For the injectable Bordetella vaccine: Between 8 and 12 weeks of age with a booster at 16 weeks and yearly thereafter

Purpose
Prevents Leptospira bacterial infection, which can cause kidney and liver damage
When to Administer
At 12 weeks of age with a booster at 16 weeks and yearly thereafter

Purpose
Helps prevent infection from canine influenza (flu). Vaccination can reduce the risk of a dog contracting canine influenza
When to Administer
At 12 weeks of age with a booster at 16 weeks and yearly thereafter

Purpose
Prevents rabies which can be contracted by a bite from an infected animal
When to Administer
At 16 weeks of age with a booster 1 year later. Every 3 years thereafter

Purpose
Protects against Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper
When to Administer
At 8 weeks of age with a booster at 12 weeks, 16 weeks and 1 year. Every 3 years thereafter

Purpose
Feline leukemia virus adversely affects the cat’s body in many ways. It is the most common cause of cancer in cats, it may cause various blood disorders and it may lead to a state of immune deficiency that hinders the cat’s ability to protect itself against other infections
When to Administer
At 12 weeks of age with a booster at 16 weeks and yearly thereafter

Flea/Tick and Heartworm Product Information

The products listed in the chart below are available in our hospital

Bravecto Bravecto Quantum Vectra 3D Seresto Revolution Plus Sentinel Spectrum Credelio
Species Dog Dog Dog Dog/Cat Cat Dog Cat
Bite To Kill
Ticks
Fleas (Immature fleas)
Heartworm, Hookworms and Roundworms
Heartworms, Hookworms, Roundworms, Whipworms and Tapeworm
Application Chewable Injection Topical Collar Topical Chewable Chewable
Length of Protection 12 Weeks 12-Months Monthly 8 Months Monthly Monthly Monthly
Starting Age 6 months 6 months 8 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks