VACCINATIONS

Feline

CORE VACCINES

FVRCP
• begin vaccination @ 6-8 weeks of age
• booster every weeks until 14 -16 weeks of age
• revaccinate in 1 year then every year (or “at risk”)

RABIES
• vaccinate12-16 weeks of age
• revaccinate in 1 year then every year

NON-CORE

FELINE LEUKEMIA
• recommended for ‘at risk’ , FeLV negative cats only
• vaccinate @ 8 -10 weeks & booster in 3-4 weeks
• revaccinate annually if ‘at risk’
• strongly encourage vaccination of all kittens and then ‘at risk’ after 1 year

FIP
• not used – consider for ‘at risk’ cattery

BORDETELLA
• not used – consider for ‘at risk’ cattery

FIV
• no recommendations as yet – consider for “at risk”

Canine

CORE VACCINES

DHLPP
• begin vaccination with DHPP @ 6-8 weeks of age
• booster with DHLPP (9 wks old) every 3 weeks until 16 weeks of age
• revaccinate in 1 year then every year (or ‘at risk’)

RABIES
• vaccinate 12-16 weeks of age
• revaccinate in 1 year then every year
• Please remember that Miami-Dade County requires that every dog be vaccinated for rabies and be issued a certificate and tag.

NON-CORE

BORDETELLA / PARAINFLUENZA
• vaccinate ‘at risk’ dogs
• vaccinate > 2 weeks of age (intranasal product)
• vaccinate 7 – 10 days prior to group confinement (prefer 10-14 days)
• revaccinate annually unless required every 6 months by boarding facility or risk factors – use IN

CORONA
• not used – consider if ‘at risk’

LYME
• not used – consider if ‘at risk’

GIARDIA
• not used – consider if ‘at risk’
*Based on 2002 Vaccination Protocols for the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

It is important to discuss your pet’s history and lifestyle with your veterinarian so that he or she can determine the best individualized vaccination schedule. It is Silver Bluff Animal Clinic’s policy not to vaccinate an animal prior to receiving a thorough physical examination.