Vaccination Guidelines

Canine Vaccination Guidelines


  • Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus (DAPP).

      • Puppies are given vaccinations at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age. A booster is given at one year of age, and then most dogs are given those vaccinations every 3 years.
  • Rabies
      • A core vaccine required by law.  It is given as a one-year vaccine for puppies over 16 weeks of age and given every 3 years for adult dogs.
      • We require all dogs to be current on their Rabies vaccination for continued services at our hospital unless there is a specific medical reason that precludes vaccination.
      • Rabies is a potentially fatal zoonotic disease that can be transmitted to humans.
  • Bordatella (Kennel Cough)
      • This vaccination is given yearly as an oral solution or regular injection.
      • The Bordetella vaccination is recommended for dogs that regularly come into contact with other dogs.
  • Leptospirosis
      • Leptospirosis is annual vaccination. Canines can be vaccinated for Leptospirosis alone, or in combination with the Lyme vaccine.
      • All dogs are at risk of contracting Leptospirosis, a very serious infection that can cause severe illness and organ failure.
      • Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted to humans.
  • Lyme Disease
      • The Lyme vaccine is an annual vaccine. Our Lyme vaccination is combined with the Leptospirosis vaccination.
      • Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted from ticks to dogs. Lyme disease is spread by the deer tick in the Midwest, and by the black-legged tick in western states.

 

Feline Vaccination Guidelines


  • Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Feline Panleukopenia (FVRCP).
      • Kittens are vaccinated at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of age and at one year of age.
      • Booster vaccinations for adult cats are every three years.
  • Rabies
      • A core vaccine required by law.  It is given as a one-year vaccine for kittens and adult cats.
      • We utilize the Purevax Rabies vaccine.
      • We require all cats to be current on their Rabies vaccination for continued services at our hospital unless there is a specific medical reason that precludes vaccination.
      • Even indoor cats can be exposed to potentially infected wildlife such as bats that enter homes.
      • Rabies is a zoonotic disease meaning it can be transmitted to humans.
  • Feline Leukemia
      • The FeLV vaccine is recommended for kittens, outdoor cats, and those cats exposed to other cats on a regular basis.
      • The FeLV vaccine is a one-year vaccine.

At Edinburgh Pet Health Center we recommend only those vaccinations that are indicated for each pet. We follow the vaccination guidelines published by the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association taskforce on vaccinations.

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