Core Vaccines

Question 1

What are the core vaccines for Dogs?

Answer 1

DA2PP, Lepto, Rabies, and Bordetella

Question 2

What are the core vaccines for Cats?

Answer 2

FVRCP, Rabies

Question 3

What are the risk-based vaccines for dogs and when do we advocate them?

Answer 3

Lyme- A tick-borne disease. Recommend getting if they live near wooded areas.
Influenza- If they get grooming, boarding, day care, or socializes with any animals.

Question 4

What are the risk-based vaccines for cats and when do we advocate for them?

Answer 4

Leukemia- Recommended all outdoor cats. Kittens should recieve at least one round.

Question 5

What is Leptospirosis & what is the importance of vaccinating animals for it?

Answer 5

It is a bacterial disease spread in urine of rodents, wildlife, other dogs. It is a Zoonotic disease.

Question 6

What age can we vaccinate cats for Leukemia? What do you have to do before administrating the vaccine for the first time?

Answer 6

At 8 Weeks. A FIV/FeLV test must be done prior to giving vaccine.

Question 7

What is the important of previous medical records in regards to vaccines?

Answer 7

To know what vaccines have they received in the past. If we can offer a 3 year Rabies. If they are up to date on heart worm test and preventions.

Question 8

How early can we offer to update yearly vaccines?

Answer 8

90 days (3 Months)