Dog Vaccines
Rabies
Rabies is a fatal virus that attacks the central nervous system of animals and people.
- State law requires annual vaccination for dogs and cats
- Animals must be at least 12 weeks of age to receive this vaccination
DALPP (adult dog 5-in-1 distemper combo)
- Booster 3-4 weeks following initial vaccine
- Vaccinate annually
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Distemper – an often fatal virus affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems
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Adenovirus – Type 1: a virus affecting the liver, kidneys and blood vessels
Type 2: a virus affecting the respiratory system
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Leptospirosis – a bacterial disease that can cause kidney and liver damage and hemorrhaging
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Parainfluenza – an occasionally fatal virus affecting the upper respiratory system
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Parvovirus – an often fatal virus that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea
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DAPP (puppy distemper combo)
- Must be at least 6 weeks of age to receive this vaccination
- Booster every 3-4 weeks until at least 16 weeks of age, then again every year
- Includes the above except Leptospirosis
Bordetella (Kennel cough)
- A bacterial infection affecting the respiratory system
- Recommended for dogs who are boarded, groomed or exposed to other dogs on a regular basis
- Must be at least 6 weeks of age to receive this vaccination
Heartworm Test
- Though there is no vaccination against heartworm disease, it is important to protect your dog against this potentially deadly parasite
- Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes that inject the microfilaria (baby heartworm) when they bite a dog
- Monthly heartworm preventative is recommended year-round beginning at 3 months of age
- Annual testing is important to make sure your dog remains heartworm negative, even if your dog receives preventative every month.