Canine

Core Vaccines

Rabies – Required by the State and County 

• 1^st vaccine is always labeled for 1 year
• Subsequent vaccines labeled for 3 years

DHPP – Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza

• Recommend boosting yearly after initial series (see puppy vaccination guidelines)

“Puppy Shots” –  The best treatment is Prevention

• All puppies should begin vaccinations (DHPP) between 6 and 8 weeks of age
• Boosters given every 3-4 weeks until reaching 16 weeks of age
• Rabies vaccine (1 year) typically given with last booster
• Puppies should not visit other unknown dogs or areas where others dogs have been until they have completed their entire vaccination series

Non-Core Vaccines (optional vaccines for at-risk dogs) 

Bordetella – “Kennel Cough” vaccine, for Bordetella bronchiseptica and Parainfluenza

• For dogs who are in contact with other dogs of unknown vaccination status: boarding, grooming, dog park, etc.
• Boost every yearly

Crotalus – Rattlesnake vaccine

• Developed for the Western Diamondback, this vaccine also offers cross-protection for Western Rattlesnake species, Sidewinder, Copperhead, and others
• Initial series includes 2 vaccines, 4 weeks apart, then boost every 6 to 12 months based on risk
• Ideally, dogs should receive their booster or finish their vaccine series 1 month before the start of Rattlesnake season (April – November)

Leptospirosis

• For at risk dogs; dogs with access to farm animals, wildlife, and/or stagnant water, etc.
• Series of 2 vaccines given 3-4 weeks apart beginning after 12 weeks of age
• Boost yearly