Canine and Feline annual check-ups

Question 1

What are the core Vx for dogs

Answer 1

Parvo, distemper and infectious hepatitis (adenovirus)

Question 2

What are the core Vx for cats

Answer 2

Feline panleukopenia, feline herpes and Calicivirus.

Question 3

What type of immunity does panleukopenia and calicivirus Vx provide?

Answer 3

Relative immunity that only lasts <1yr.

Question 4

What are the non-core Vx for dogs?

Answer 4

Bordatella, Corona and lepto.

Question 5

What are the non-core Vx for cats?

Answer 5

Chlamydophila, Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline immunodeficiency virus.

Question 6

What is the vaccination program for puppies and kittens?

Answer 6

3 doses each with 4 weeks interval. Start 1st when they are 6-8 weeks. Then a booster at 6 months. ** for dogs, if want to give the bordatella Vx give it intranasaly on the 2nd shot (local immune response so not affected by Mat AB))

Question 7

What is the vaccine program for adult dogs?

Answer 7

C3 given every 3 yrs
bordatella (C5) every 6-12 months.
+/- Heartworm proheart annually

Question 8

What is the vaccine program for cats?

Answer 8

Ducat annually (calici and panleukopenia)
Herpes given every 3 yrs?

Question 9

What is an example of a possible parasite control program for dogs?

Answer 9

Milbemax for intestinal (3 months)
Bravecto for ectoparasites (3 months)
Proheart for heartworm (annually)
OR
Milbemax for heartworm (monthly)

Question 10

What is an example of a possible parasite control program for cats?

Answer 10

Similar to dogs, use milbemax and bravecto. If give bravecto plus when kitten is < 1 month, can get it every 2 months.

Question 11

Desexing dogs, best age and breed differences.

Answer 11

@ 5-6 month for smaller dogs,

When growth plates close for giant breeds.

Question 12

Desexing cats, usual time and earliest possible.

Answer 12

Usually @ 5-6 months.

Earliest @ 8 weeks when >1kg.