Keeping your pet protected from dangerous diseases isn't always
easy. Let us help with individualized vaccination protocols to
maximize your pet's safety and health.
Kitten Vaccines | Puppy Vaccines | Adult Canine Vaccines
Adult Feline Vaccines |
Adverse Reactions to Vaccinations
KITTEN VACCINES
FVRCP: Commonly referred to as the feline distemper vaccine. The abbreviation stands for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia. Rhinotracheitis and calicivirus cause upper respiratory infections (sneezing, runny eyes and nose) while the panleukopenia virus may cause death in young kittens and severe diarrhea in older cats.
Rabies: This vaccination protects your pet from a serious viral infection that is spread through the saliva of infected animals. The rabies vaccination is required in the State of New Hampshire because rabies is contagious to people.
FeLV: Feline Leukemia is commonly found in outdoor cat populations but indoor kittens are not completely safe as the disease can be passed from the kitten’s mother. Outdoor kittens contract the virus through coming in contact with infected oral/nasal secretions or urine from a contagious cat. The virus actually causes cancer of the bone marrow and lymph nodes. It’s very important to have your
kitten tested for FeLV and then vaccinated if your kitten is considered at risk. Be aware that an outdoor cat vaccinated with the FeLV vaccine can still be a "carrier" and infect an indoor only cat that is not vaccinated.
FIV: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (or feline AIDS) is also more common in outdoor cat populations, and like FeLV it can be passed on from the mother. This virus works just like the human immunodeficiency virus, impairing the kitten's immune system leading to death from opportunistic infections. Once again, your new kitten should be tested for FIV right away before being exposed to other cats.
There is now an effective vaccine for FIV.
FIPV: Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus is an often fatal immune system disease that is difficult to diagnose. There is a vaccine for it, but it is usually reserved for catteries where FIPV has been problematic. There is also evidence to show that it may not be safe for asymptomatic cats already with the disease. We do not currently use this vaccine.
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8 weeks |
FVRCP #1, FeLV/FIV test |
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12 weeks |
FVRCP #2, +/- FeLV#1, 1 year Rabies |
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16 weeks |
Spay/Neuter, +/-
FVRCP #3, +/- FeLV #2 |
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1 year later |
FVRCP 3 year,
+/- FeLV 1 year, FeLV/FIV test (outdoor cats),
Rabies 3 year, and Stool Sample |
ADULT FELINE VACCINES
FVRCP: Commonly referred to as the feline distemper vaccine. The abbreviation stands for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia. Rhinotracheitis and calicivirus cause upper respiratory infections (sneezing, runny eyes and nose) while the panleukopenia virus may cause death in young kittens and severe diarrhea in older cats.
Rabies: This vaccination protects your pet from a serious viral infection that is spread through the saliva of infected animals. The rabies vaccination is required in the State of New Hampshire because rabies is contagious to people.
FeLV: Feline Leukemia is commonly found in outdoor cat populations but indoor cats are not completely safe as the disease can be passed from the cat's mother. Outdoor cats contract the virus through coming in contact with infected oral/nasal secretions or urine from a contagious cat. The virus actually causes cancer of the bone marrow and lymph nodes. It’s very important to have your cat tested for FeLV and
then vaccinated if your cat is considered at risk. Be aware that an outdoor cat vaccinated with the FeLV vaccine can still be a "carrier" and infect an indoor only cat that is not vaccinated.
FIV: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (or feline AIDS) is also more common in outdoor cat populations, and like FeLV it can be passed on from the mother. This virus works just like the human immunodeficiency virus, impairing the cat's immune system leading to death from opportunistic infections. Once again, your new cat should be tested for FIV right away before being exposed to other cats. There is now an effective
vaccine for FIV.
FIPV: Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus is an often fatal immune system disease that is difficult to diagnose. There is a vaccine for it, but it is usually reserved for catteries where FIPV has been problematic. There is also evidence to show that it may not be safe for asymptomatic cats already with the disease. We do not currently use this vaccine.
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>16 weeks |
Spay/Neuter,
FVRCP #1, FeLV #1 (for outdoor cats or indoor cats if
they are in contact with an outdoor cat), and Rabies 1 year |
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3 weeks later |
FVRCP #2, FeLV
#2 |
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1 year later |
FVRCP 3 year,
Rabies 3 year (then triennially for life), FeLV 1 year, and
Stool Sample |
PUPPY VACCINES
DA2PP: Commonly referred to as the canine distemper vaccine. This vaccine protects against Canine Distemper (neurological or brain disease), Adenovirus (liver disease), Parvovirus (severe intestinal damage), and Parainfluenza (respiratory disease).
Lepto: This vaccination protects your dog from four forms of Leptospirosis. This is a rare but often fatal infectious disease of dogs (causes severe damage to the liver and/or kidneys). It is also contagious to humans through contact with dog urine.
Bordetella: This is also known as the “kennel cough” vaccine. This protects your dog against certain strains of contagious respiratory infections. The vaccine is typically required 10 days prior to boarding, grooming, starting day care or obedience classes.
Rabies: This vaccination protects your pet from a serious viral infection that is spread through the saliva of infected animals. The rabies vaccination is required in the State of New Hampshire because rabies is contagious to people.
Lyme: Dogs get lyme disease from an infected tick. Some dogs can be carriers of the disease without showing any clinical signs, while others may become very ill. The lyme vaccine is effective in prevention of lyme disease.
Porphyromonas: This is the first and only vaccine to aid in the prevention of canine periodontitis! By vaccinating against the three main types of bacteria that cause periodontal disease, we can help prevent the pain and other negative health implications associated
with chronic dental infection and tooth loss.
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8 weeks
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DA2PP #1, +/-
Bordetella, Lyme #1
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12 weeks
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DA2PP #2, Lepto
#1, Lyme #2, 1 year Rabies, Porphyromonas
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16 weeks
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Spay/Neuter,
DA2PP #3, Lepto #2, Porphyromonas #2
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1 year later
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DA2PP 3 year, Lepto 1 year, Lyme 1 year, +/- Bordetella 1 year, and Rabies 3
year, Porphyromonas 1 year, Stool Sample, Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrilichia/Anaplasmosis
Test
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Note that vaccine schedule is individualized for each pet and we try not to give more than two injectable vaccines at one time for small dogs.
ADULT CANINE VACCINES
DA2PP: Commonly referred to as the canine distemper vaccine. This vaccine protects against Canine Distemper (neurological or brain disease), Adenovirus (liver disease), Parvovirus (severe intestinal damage), and Parainfluenza (respiratory disease).
Lepto: This vaccination protects your dog from four forms of Leptospirosis. This is a rare but often fatal infectious disease of dogs (causes severe damage to the liver and/or kidneys). It is also contagious to humans through contact with dog urine.
Bordetella: This is also known as the “kennel cough” vaccine. This protects your dog against certain strains of contagious respiratory infections. The vaccine is typically required 10 days prior to boarding, grooming, starting day care or obedience classes.
Rabies: This vaccination protects your pet from a serious viral infection that is spread through the saliva of infected animals. The rabies vaccination is required in the State of New Hampshire because rabies is contagious to people.
Lyme: Dogs get lyme disease from an infected tick. Some dogs can be carriers of the disease without showing any clinical signs, while others may become very ill. The lyme vaccine is effective in prevention of lyme disease.
Porphyromonas: This is the first and only vaccine to aid in the prevention of canine periodontitis! By vaccinating against the three main types of bacteria that cause periodontal disease, we can help prevent the pain and other negative health implications associated
with chronic dental infection and tooth loss.
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>16
weeks
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Spay/Neuter, DA2PP #1, Lepto #1
Lyme #1, +/- Bordetella, 1 year Rabies, Porphyromonas #1
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3
weeks later
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DA2PP #2, Lepto #2, Lyme #2, Porphyromonas #2
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1
year later
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DA2PP 3 year, Lepto 1 year, Lyme 1 year, +/- Bordetella 1 year,
Rabies 3 year (then triennially for life), Porphyromonas 1
year, Stool Sample, Heartworm/Lyme/Ehrlichia/Anaplasmosis Test
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Note that vaccine schedule is individualized for each pet and we try not to give more than two injectable vaccines at one time for small dogs.
