New Puppy & Kitten Information

STARTING VACCINES

Pets that are starting vaccines get what we refer to as rounds of boosters. Certain vaccines are boosted a certain amount of times and everything is in increments. Typically ranging every 2-4 weeks. We boost our vaccines every 4 weeks. 

FELINE: FVRCP-3 to 4 boosters starting at 8 weeks of age, then annually/tri annually  FELV- 2 boosters starting at 8 weeks of age, then annually Rabies-1 vaccine starting at approx 12-15 weeks, we prefer to do 15 weeks. Then annually/ tri annually    EXAMPLE FOR KITTENS: 8 week appointment: -FIV/FELV TEST -DEWORMER/FLEA PREVENTION -FVRCP #1 OF 3 -FELV #1 OF 2 12 week appointment: -2nd round of dewormer if needed -FELV booster #2 of 2 -FVRCP #2 of 3 15/16 week appointment: -FVRCP #3 of 3 (1 year booster) -Rabies (1 year)

CANINE: Da2ppi boosted 3-4 times then annually/tri annually after that, starting at 8 weeks. Lepto 2 boosters then annually after that, starting at 8 weeks. Bordetella-given at 8 weeks one time, then annually Rabies- given at 15/16 weeks one time, then annually/tri annually Heartworm tests are recommended yearly regardless of heartworm prevention status-we start prevention as early as 8 weeks.    EXAMPLE FOR PUPPIES: 8 week appointment: -DA2PPi #1 of 3 -Lepto #1 of 2 -Bordetella #1 of 1 -heartworm prevention and flea meds -dewormer 12 week appointment: -Da2ppi #2 of 3 -Lepto Booster (2 of 2) -Second round of dewormer and prevention 15/16 week appointment: -Da2ppi #3 of 3(1 year) -Rabies (1 year)

Felines do not commonly have Heartworm issues, as such we don’t emphasize prevention for them. Canines do need prevention against Heartworm issues.  As long as they are under 6 months of age they do not need to have a Heartworm test to begin medications.  If they are older than 6 months a Heartworm test must be performed before starting prevention and a test should be taken annually thereafter.