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All vaccines are given subcutaneously except for Bordetella, which is an ORAL vaccine.
According to the manufacturer of our vaccines. Boosters that occur outside of the 6 weeks may need to be started over. For puppies and kittens, if the last vaccine occurs after 16 weeks, they do not need to start the series over if they’ve had at least 2 boosters previously.
VMIPS gives the guidance that the outer limit on boosters is 6 weeks. It’s an arbitrary number to some degree but there needs to be a line in the sand somewhere and that seems reasonable. The modified live core vaccines, if given after 16+ weeks of age, would not require an additional booster technically.
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Dog |
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Vaccine |
Earliest age eligible |
Location |
Booster |
First due date after boosters complete |
Maintenance |
Notes |
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CORE |
Rabies |
12+ weeks |
Right hind |
None |
1 year |
3 years |
*Rabies certificate to Owner. VACCINE REQUIRE D BY LAW. |
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DA2PP |
6+ weeks |
Right front |
Every 2-4 weeks until 16 weeks |
1 year |
3 years |
*Single 3 week booster if dog is > 1 year old |
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NON-CORE |
Bordetella |
8+ weeks |
ORAL |
None |
1 year |
1 year |
*ORAL vaccine |
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Leptospirosis |
12+ weeks |
Left front |
Single 2-4 week booster, regardless of age |
1 year |
1 year |
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DA2PP: Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza
Bordetella: covers one of the multiple possible pathogens in the kennel cough complex
Leptospirosis: zoonotic and can be dangerous to humans!
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Cat |
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Vaccine |
Earliest age eligible |
Location |
Booster |
First due date after boosters complete |
Maintenance |
Notes |
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CORE |
Rabies |
12+ weeks |
Right hind |
None |
1 year |
3 years |
*Rabies certificate to Owner |
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FVRCP |
6+ weeks |
Right front |
Every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks |
1 year |
3 years |
*Single 3 week booster if cat is > 1 year old |
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NON-CORE** |
FeLV |
8+ weeks |
Left hind |
Single 3 week booster, regardless of age |
1 year |
1 year |
*Negative FeLV test encouraged but not required before vx |
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**FeLV should be administered to all kittens but is a non-core vaccine for cats after their 1 year booster unless they are at risk of exposure. |
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FVRCP: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
FeLV: Feline Leukemia
