Canine Vaccine Protocol

 

Ultra Duramune DAP Vaccine (Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parvovirus):

Dickinson County Animal Clinic recommends starting the DAP vaccine at 6-8 weeks of age.  This is followed by a booster given every 3-4 weeks until the puppy is 16 weeks, with the final 2 vaccines coming after 12 weeks.  The final puppy booster expires in one year. At this time, if there has been no lapse in coverage, the dog is eligible for a DAP vaccine lasting for 3 years.  Our Ultra Duramune Vaccine is a highly purified 1/2 ml vaccine designed to minimize reactions and reduce discomfort.

 

Rabies Vaccine:

Puppies must be at least 12 weeks of age for their first vaccination, followed by a booster vaccination one year later.  If the rabies vaccine is updated on or before the due date, your dog will be eligible to receive a 3 year rabies vaccination.  The state of Iowa’s rabies vaccine requirements state that if you allow a pet’s rabies vaccine to expire, your veterinarian is required to give your pet a 1 year vaccine.

 

Bronchi-Shield Oral Vaccine or Bronchicine Vaccine (Bordetella):

Bordetella is commonly known as kennel cough. Puppies must be at least 6 weeks of age for their first vaccination followed by annual Bordetella boosters.  In most cases, this vaccination is given orally.

 

Recombitek Lyme Vaccine (Borrelia Burgdorferia):

Puppies must be at least 9 weeks of age for the first Lyme vaccination, followed by a booster vaccination in 2-3 weeks.  Lyme boosters are given annually after the last puppy vaccine. This protocol also applies to dogs starting the Lyme vaccine as adults.

 

LeptoVax 4 Vaccine (Leptospirosis):

Puppies must be at least 8 weeks of age for the first Leptospirosis vaccination, followed by a booster vaccination in 2-3 weeks.  Lepto boosters are given annually after the last puppy vaccine. This protocol also applies to dogs starting the Leptospirosis vaccine as adults.

 

Canine Influenza, H3N2 & H3N8 Vaccine:

Healthy dogs 8 weeks of age or older should receive 2 doses administered 3 weeks apart.  After the initial series, the Canine Influenza vaccination is administered yearly.

 

Feline Vaccine Protocol

 

Ultra Fel-O-Vax FVRCP Vaccine (Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia):

Dickinson County Animal Clinic recommends giving the first FVRCP vaccine at 10 weeks of age, followed by a booster in approximately once a month. This second vaccine expires in 1 year.  At this time, if there is no lapse in coverage, the cat is eligible for an FVRCP vaccine lasting for 3 years.

 

Rabies Vaccine:

Kittens must be at least 12 weeks of age for their first vaccination, followed by a booster vaccination one year later.  If the rabies vaccine is updated on or before the due date, your cat will be eligible to receive a 3 year rabies vaccination.  The state of Iowa’s rabies vaccine requirements state that if you allow a pet’s rabies vaccine to expire, your veterinarian is required to give your pet a 1 year vaccine.

 

Feline Leukemia Vaccine:

Kittens must be at least 10 weeks of age to receive their first Feline Leukemia vaccination, followed by a booster in 3-4 weeks.  After the initial boosters, this vaccine is given annually..

 

Annual exams are recommended yearly.  They offer a chance to track your pets growth and development and give you a chance to discuss any changes or concerns you may have.  Our pets age faster than we do and annual exams allow us to catch problems early.