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Part 1 - Core Vaccines (for Dogs)
*Core vaccines are considered essential for all dogs regardless of their lifestyle or location in the world.
Core vaccines protect against:
1. Rabies virus
2. Canine Distemper (DAP)
3. Canine Parvovirus
4. Canine Hepatitis (Adenovirus)
The Core Vaccines listed below are considered essential to all dogs
1. Rabies virus
This dog vaccine protects against rabies virus (a viral disease that attacks
the central nervous system of dogs, and which is fatal).
Dosage Frequency:
1rst dose at 12-16 weeks (3 to 4 months old puppy) followed by a booster every 1 year. This vaccine is then administered every 1 to 3 years (depending on laws in your area).
2. Canine Distemper (DAP)
This vaccine prevents canine distemper virus, a contagious viral disease
that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs.
Dosage Frequency:
1rst dose at 6-8 weeks of age (2 month old puppy) followed with a booster every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age (4 month old puppy). This is then followed by a booster at 1 year old, and then every 3 years.
3. Canine Parvovirus
This vaccine protects against a highly contagious virus that causes
severe gastrointestinal disease in dogs.
Dosage Frequency:
1rst dose at 6-8 weeks (2 month old puppy) followed with a booster every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks (4 month old puppy) with another booster at 1 year old. This dog vaccine is then administered every 3 years.
4. Canine Hepatitis (Adenovirus)
This vaccine protects your dog against canine hepatitis, a virus that can
cause severe liver damage.
Dosage Frequency:
1rst dose at 6-8 weeks (2 month old puppy) followed with a booster every
3-4 weeks until 16 weeks (4 month old puppy) and a booster at 1 year old.
This dog vaccine is then administered every 3 years.
Part 2 - Non Core Vaccines
(for Dogs)
*Non-core vaccines are given to certain dogs based on their lifestyle, health status, and environment.
*These vaccines protect against diseases that may be less common or less severe for dogs.
*Non-core dogs vaccines are generally not required by law, but may be recommended or required in specific situations (i.e., a dog boarding facility may require specific dog vaccines to meet their own business requirements).
Non-core vaccines protect against:
1. Bordetella (Kennel cough)
2. Leptospirosis
3. Heartworm
4. Lyme disease
5. Canine Influenza
The Non-Core Vaccines listed below are
considered optional for dogs
(Your veterinarian is the best guide in selecting vaccines specific to your dog)
1. Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel cough)
This vaccine protects against kennel cough, a contagious respiratory infection
in dogs. (This vaccine is crucial if your dog is boarding at a kennel or
visiting other dogs who are showing signs of kennel cough).
Dosage Frequency:
1rst dose at 6-8 weeks (2 month old puppy) followed with a booster 2 to 4 weeks later (1 month puppy), then a booster every 6 months (for high-risk dogs) to 12 months (1 year) depending on exposure risk and the health of your dog.
2. Canine Influenza (H3N8 and H3N2 strains of canine flu)
This vaccine protects dogs against canine influenza virus, which can
cause severe respiratory illness. (This vaccine is crucial if your dog is
boarding at a kennel or visiting other dogs).
Dosage Frequency:
1rst dose at 6-8 weeks (2 month old puppy) followed with a booster 2-4 weeks later. This dog vaccine is then administered every 1 year.
3. Heartworm
Heartworm prevention is considered a non-core treatment and is given to a puppy or adult dog on a monthly basis for life. You can ask your veterinarian to perform a routine heartworm test to determine if your dog has heartworm. If Heartworm is detected, your veterinarian would advise on the best treatment for your dog.
4. Leptospirosis
This vaccine protects dogs against a bacterial infection that can cause liver
and kidney damage. This is a zoonotic disease (meaning that it can infect
humans).
Dosage Frequency:
1rst dose at 12 weeks (3 month old puppy) followed with a booster 2 to 4 weeks later. This dog vaccine is then administered every 1 year.
5. Lyme Disease
This dog vaccine prevents tick-born illness like Lyme disease, which is transmitted
by ticks (who carry the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria).
Dosage Frequency:
1rst dose at 12 weeks (3 month old puppy) followed with a booster every 2-4 weeks. This dog vaccine is then administered every 1 year (before tick season).
5. Parainfluenza
This vaccine prevents a respiratory infection that contributes to kennel
cough.
(This vaccine is crucial if your dog is boarding at a kennel or visiting
other dogs).
Dosage Frequency (similar to Bordetella):
1rst dose at 6-8 weeks (2 month old puppy) followed with a booster every
6 months to 12 months (1 year old), depending on exposure risk.
(This vaccine is often included in combination vaccines).
*It is important to note that dog vaccination needs can vary based on a dog's age, health status, lifestyle, and geographic location.
*Always consult with a veterinarian to determine the most appropriate vaccination schedule for your dog.
I have created a “My Dog Health Record” with fillable (PDF boxes) for dog owners to keep track of their dog vaccines and other important health information.
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