Canine Vaccines Flashcards
What are some reasons a vaccine protocol might vary for an animal?
- Age of animal;
- Species of animal;
- Geographical location;
- How animals are housed;
- Type of vaccine being used;
- Health status of animal;
- Lifestyle of animal;
- Travel habits of animal;
- Previous vaccine history.
What is a core vaccine?
Vaccines that are universally recommended for all animals of a certain species
What is a non-core vaccine?
These are optional vaccines that are recommended based on need or risk.
What is a not recommended vaccine?
These are vaccines that currently do not show any efficacy
What is the vaccine protocol for dogs for Canine Parvovirus for a puppy <16 wks old?
MLV, Min. 3 doses b/w 6 and 16 wks every 3 -4 weeks, final dose given b/w 14-16 wks.
What is the vaccine protocol for dogs for Canine Parvovirus for a Initial adult vacc. >16 weeks?
MLV, 2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart
What is the vaccine protocol for dogs for Canine Parvovirus for a booster?
MLV, 1 year after primary vaccination, then every 3 years
What is the vaccine protocol for dogs for Canine Adenovirus 2 for a puppy <16 wks old?
MLV Min. 3 doses b/w the ages of 6-16 wks every 3-4 wks. Final dose at 14-16 wks.
What is the vaccine protocol for dogs for Canine Adenovirus 2 for a initial adult >16 wks old?
MLV 2 doses, 3 to 4 weeks apart
What is the vaccine protocol for dogs for Canine Adenovirus 2 for a booster?
MLV 1 year after primary vaccination then every 1 to 3 years
What is the vaccine protocol for dogs for Rabies for a puppy <16 wks old?
Killed, Administer one dose as early as 3 months of age.
What is the vaccine protocol for dogs for Rabies for a initial adult >16 wks old?
Killed, Administer a single dose.
What is the vaccine protocol for dogs for Rabies for a booster?
Killed, 1 year after primary vaccination then every 1 to 3 years
What are core vaccines for dogs?
Canine parvovirus, canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus 2 and Rabies
What are non core vaccines for dogs?
- Bordetella bronchiseptica
- Parainfluenza.
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Leptospira interrogans
What are not recommended vaccines for dogs for routine use?
- Canine Coronavirus.
- Crotalus atrox Toxoid
- Porphyromonas sp.
What are the non core vaccines for cats?
- Feline leukemia virus is recommended for cats that are not restricted to a closed, indoor, FeLV-negative environment.
- FIV vaccine is restricted to cats at high risk of infection.
- Chlamydia
What are the risk factors for dogs?
○ Age
○ Contact with other dogs
○ Regional variations
○ Breed
○ Environmental exposure
○ Immunosuppressed
(T or F) The incidence rate of Canine Distemper is low in poorly vaccinated areas?
False
How is Canine Distemper spread?
Virus particles in the air, puppies during pregnancy
Give examples of some species Canine Distemper effects?
Fox, coyotes, wolves, ferrets, racoon, badger