Cat Vaccines
Vaccine	Kitten Series	If you skip a year	Required for:		Applies to:
			Boarding	Bathing
FVRCP Heska Nasal Also called “Distemper Shot”	One before age 12 weeks, one age 12 weeks or after, then in one year. Afterwards, every 3 years.	Just pick up where left off - no need to start initial series.	Yes	Yes	All cats
Comments:	Some cats sneeze for a few days after. This should require no treatment.
Feline Leukemia Virus  (FeLV)	TEST FIRST First vaccine no earlier than age 9 weeks, then boost in 3 - 4 weeks. Cats in open households to test annually	Kitten: If second vaccine in initial series is skipped, initial series should be restarted Adult: Just pick up where left off	No	No	Outdoor cats, or cats likely to be exposed to rescued strays
Comments:	Give shot in left rear leg below knee when possible (according to CVMA guidelines).
RABIES (Recombinant)	First vaccine no earlier than age 16 weeks. Next shot in one year. After that, good for one year.	Pick up where left off; new vaccination will be good for 1 year	Yes	Yes	ALL CATS
Comments:	Give shot in right rear leg below knee when possible (according to CVMA guidelines).

Dog Vaccines
Vaccine	Puppy Series	If you skip a year	Required for:		Applies to:
			Boarding	Bathing
DHLPP - also called “Distember Shot” (Parvo portion is a High titer vaccine, Distemper portion is recombinant)	Begin vaccinations at age 6 - 8 weeks. Vaccinate every 2 - 4 weeks until age 16 weeks, then boost in one year. After this, boost every 3 years. At least 2 vaccines are necessary initially.	Pick up where left off	Yes	Yes	All dogs
Comments:	This is considered to be the basic canine vaccination.
Bordetella Nasal	First vaccine no earlier than age 4 weeks, then annually	Pick up where left off	Yes	Yes	All Dogs
Comments:	Boarding or bathing requirement. Not all dogs are cooperative abour receiving a nasal vaccine.
Bordetella Injectable	First vaccine no earlier than age 8 weeks, boost in 3 weeks after, then annually	Restart initial series	Yes	Yes	All Dogs
Comments:	Either nasal or injectable vaccine is required, but not both.
Corona	Begin vaccinations at age 6 - 8 weeks. Vaccinate every 2 - 4 weeks until age 16 weeks, then annually. At least 2 vaccines are necessary.	Restart initial series	Yes (for dogs under age 1 yr)	Yes (for dogs under age 1 yr)	Required for dogs under age 1 year, optional for adult dogs
Comments:	This vaccine is given in the muscle.
RABIES	First vaccine no earlier than age 16 weeks. Next shot in one year. After that, good for 3 years	Pick up where left off; new vaccination will be good for three years	Yes	Yes	ALL DOGS
Comments:	This vaccine is a legal requirement for all dogs.
Rattlesnake Bite Vaccine	Initial series is two vaccines 3 - 6 weeks apart. Dogs over 100 lbs. need an additional third vaccine in 3 - 6 weeks. Vaccines should be given every 6 months.	Pick up where left off.	No	No	Dogs that hike or camp in snake territory
Comments:	If your dog is bitten by a rattlesnake, a medical evaluation is still recommended for safety’s sake

Page last updated: 9/4/2011