Canine Vaccination Information
We offer 6 different canine vaccines: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Lymes disease, Lepto, and Flu (H3N2 & H3N8).
The Rabies vaccination is required by law. The first Rabies vaccine given is only good for one year. Boosters thereafter are good for 3 years.
The DHPP vaccine is a standard annual vaccine. It is a combo vaccine that protects against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvo.
Bordetella is the "Kennel cough" vaccine. It should be given to dogs that will spend time around many other dogs. These situations include boarding, doggie day care, training classes, and going to the groomer.
Lymes disease is transmitted by ticks. It is recommended if your dog will venture into heavily wooded/tick-infested areas (like if you live near some woods or intend to take your pet hiking or camping).
Leptospitosis (Lepto) is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the liver or kidneys. It is spread by ingestion of urine in the water or soil from infected rodent wildlife. The vaccine is highly recommended for dogs that are commonly active outdoors and in or near bodies of water like lakes or streams. Even licking puddles can cause an infection if contaminated with Lepto.
The flu vaccine is recommended for dogs in close contact with other groups of dogs. Examples include: dog parks, doggie day care, travel, boarding, spa/grooming, dog shows, history of running away (may go to shelter)
For maximum protection, your dog will need an initial shot and then a booster 2 weeks later. Then yearly. (No exam required if your pet has been in to see us in the past year).
Symptoms include: cough, lethargy, inappetence, high fever, nasal & ocular discharge, and sometimes GI signs.
80% of dogs exposed get the disease. 10% die from a severe form, due to secondary infections and pneumonia.
It is spread by direct contact, and contact with contaminated objects.
For more information, visit http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/aws/canineflu.
Heartworm Tests and Fecal exams should also be performed annually.
Dogs can begin heartworm prevention at 6 weeks, and should continue to be given it monthly all year round for life. Heartworm prevention also contains medicine to help control intestinal worms.
We offer 6 different canine vaccines: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Lymes disease, Lepto, and Flu (H3N2 & H3N8).
The Rabies vaccination is required by law. The first Rabies vaccine given is only good for one year. Boosters thereafter are good for 3 years.
The DHPP vaccine is a standard annual vaccine. It is a combo vaccine that protects against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvo.
Bordetella is the "Kennel cough" vaccine. It should be given to dogs that will spend time around many other dogs. These situations include boarding, doggie day care, training classes, and going to the groomer.
Lymes disease is transmitted by ticks. It is recommended if your dog will venture into heavily wooded/tick-infested areas (like if you live near some woods or intend to take your pet hiking or camping).
Leptospitosis (Lepto) is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the liver or kidneys. It is spread by ingestion of urine in the water or soil from infected rodent wildlife. The vaccine is highly recommended for dogs that are commonly active outdoors and in or near bodies of water like lakes or streams. Even licking puddles can cause an infection if contaminated with Lepto.
The flu vaccine is recommended for dogs in close contact with other groups of dogs. Examples include: dog parks, doggie day care, travel, boarding, spa/grooming, dog shows, history of running away (may go to shelter)
For maximum protection, your dog will need an initial shot and then a booster 2 weeks later. Then yearly. (No exam required if your pet has been in to see us in the past year).
Symptoms include: cough, lethargy, inappetence, high fever, nasal & ocular discharge, and sometimes GI signs.
80% of dogs exposed get the disease. 10% die from a severe form, due to secondary infections and pneumonia.
It is spread by direct contact, and contact with contaminated objects.
For more information, visit http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/aws/canineflu.
Heartworm Tests and Fecal exams should also be performed annually.
Dogs can begin heartworm prevention at 6 weeks, and should continue to be given it monthly all year round for life. Heartworm prevention also contains medicine to help control intestinal worms.
-Typical Vaccination Schedule for Puppies
At 8 weeks: DHPP 1 of 3
At 12 weeks: DHPP 2 of 3, Rabies (1 year), +/- Lymes 1 of 2
At 16 weeks: DHPP 3 of 3, +/- Bordetella, +/- Lymes 2 of 2
At 20 weeks: Parvo only
Vaccination Schedule for Dogs 6 Months or Older (with no prior vaccines or unknown history)
Initially: DHPP 1 of 2, Rabies (1 year), +/- Bordetella, +/- Lymes 1 of 2
In one month: DHPP 2 of 2, +/- Lymes 2 of 2
So, dogs that have been through their initial round of vaccines the schedule is as followed:
- Rabies every 3 years (except the very first Rabies is only good for one year).
- DHPP every year.
- If needed, Bordetella every 6 months or yearly (The vaccine is manufactured to last a year, but some larger boarding facilities require Bordetella every 6 months).
- If needed, Lymes every year.
- If needed, Flu every year.
Feline Vaccine Information
There are 3 vaccinations for cats: Rabies, FVRCP+C, and Feline Leukemia.
Rabies is one of the two standard vaccines. It is given for the first time as a one year vaccine. After that, owners can choose if they would like the Purevax Rabies vaccine or the typical three year vaccine.*
*One to two cats in 10,000 can develop fibrosarcoma (FSA or locally aggressive tumor) at an injection site. This includes vaccination injections. As a precaution, we do not vaccinate cats along the back, where excision of a tumor would be difficult. Additionally, radiation therapy would be impossible because it would damage major organs, such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Instead, we vaccinate in a hind limb where, if necessary, treatment of a tumor would be less harmful to the health of your pet.
To help prevent FSA, we have switched to the Purevax line of vaccines. For FeLV and FVRCP+C, there is no difference in protocol, but the Rabies vaccine is only good for one year. All of our first-time Rabies vaccine recipients receive the Purevax vaccine, but after that owners can choose between the Purevax and traditional three year vaccine.
FVRCP+C (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, and Chlamydia) is an annual booster that protects against contagious upper respiratory infectious diseases.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is a contagious cancer-causing virus in cats. The Feline Leukemia vaccine is strongly recommended for all outdoor cats. Those cats that go outdoors occasionally, or who "escape" from time to time are at a lesser, but still significant risk, and thus should also receive this vaccine. It is given as an annual booster shot. Recent veterinary protocol from NC State Vet School has suggested giving FelV boosters to all kittens whether owners intend to keep them inside or not.
There are 3 vaccinations for cats: Rabies, FVRCP+C, and Feline Leukemia.
Rabies is one of the two standard vaccines. It is given for the first time as a one year vaccine. After that, owners can choose if they would like the Purevax Rabies vaccine or the typical three year vaccine.*
*One to two cats in 10,000 can develop fibrosarcoma (FSA or locally aggressive tumor) at an injection site. This includes vaccination injections. As a precaution, we do not vaccinate cats along the back, where excision of a tumor would be difficult. Additionally, radiation therapy would be impossible because it would damage major organs, such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Instead, we vaccinate in a hind limb where, if necessary, treatment of a tumor would be less harmful to the health of your pet.
To help prevent FSA, we have switched to the Purevax line of vaccines. For FeLV and FVRCP+C, there is no difference in protocol, but the Rabies vaccine is only good for one year. All of our first-time Rabies vaccine recipients receive the Purevax vaccine, but after that owners can choose between the Purevax and traditional three year vaccine.
FVRCP+C (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, and Chlamydia) is an annual booster that protects against contagious upper respiratory infectious diseases.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is a contagious cancer-causing virus in cats. The Feline Leukemia vaccine is strongly recommended for all outdoor cats. Those cats that go outdoors occasionally, or who "escape" from time to time are at a lesser, but still significant risk, and thus should also receive this vaccine. It is given as an annual booster shot. Recent veterinary protocol from NC State Vet School has suggested giving FelV boosters to all kittens whether owners intend to keep them inside or not.
Typical Vaccination Schedule for Kittens
At 8 weeks: FVRCP+C 1 of 3
At 12 weeks: FVRCP+C 2 of 3, Rabies (1 year), +/- FelV 1 of 2
At 16 weeks: FVRCP+C 3 of 3, +/- FelV 2 of 2
Typical Vaccination Schedule for Cats 4 Months or Older (with no prior vaccines, or unknown history)
Initially: FVRCP+C 1 of 2, Rabies (1 year), +/- FelV 1 of 2
In one month: FVRCP+C 2 of 2, +/- FelV 2 of 2
So, cats that have been through their initial round of vaccines the schedule is as followed:
- Rabies every 1 or 3 years (see * note above)
- FVRCP+C every year
- If needed, Feline Leukemia every year
At 8 weeks: FVRCP+C 1 of 3
At 12 weeks: FVRCP+C 2 of 3, Rabies (1 year), +/- FelV 1 of 2
At 16 weeks: FVRCP+C 3 of 3, +/- FelV 2 of 2
Typical Vaccination Schedule for Cats 4 Months or Older (with no prior vaccines, or unknown history)
Initially: FVRCP+C 1 of 2, Rabies (1 year), +/- FelV 1 of 2
In one month: FVRCP+C 2 of 2, +/- FelV 2 of 2
So, cats that have been through their initial round of vaccines the schedule is as followed:
- Rabies every 1 or 3 years (see * note above)
- FVRCP+C every year
- If needed, Feline Leukemia every year