vet vaccines

what are important vaccine reactions to look out for?

facial swelling, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing

what is bordetella bronchiseptica bacterin injectable commonly known as?

bordetella (injectable)

what does bordetella bronchiseptica bacterin injectable protect against?

bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria, which causes kennel cough

is bordetella bronchiseptica bacterin injectable required or recommended?

recommended for dogs that live in groups or frequent places with other dogs that are at higher risk of contracting respiratory diseases

how is bordetella bronchiseptica bacterin injectable administered?

injection (SQ, left front)

who can receive bordetella bronchiseptica bacterin injectable?

dogs only

what is the schedule for bordetella bronchiseptica bacterin injectable?

start at 8 weeks, 2 boosters

what is borrelia burgdorferi bacterin commonly known as?

lyme

what does borrelia burgdorferi bacterin protect against?

lyme disease, which causes arthritis, lameness, and inflammation

is borrelia burgdorferi bacterin required or recommended?

recommended for dogs that hike or are frequently outdoors, as it reduces the risk of severe symptoms

how is borrelia burgdorferi bacterin administered?

injection (SQ, left front)

who can receive borrelia burgdorferi bacterin?

dogs only

what is the schedule for borrelia burgdorferi bacterin?

start at 10-12 weeks, 2 boosters 3-4 weeks apart

what is canine adenovirus type 2-parainfluenza-bordetella bronchiseptica commonly known as?

bordetella (intranasal)

what does canine adenovirus type 2-parainfluenza-bordetella bronchiseptica protect against?

• canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2), which causes respiratory issues

  • this vx also provides cross-protection against CAV-1

• canine parainfluenza virus (CPiV), which is highly contagious and causes a dry, hacking cough and inflammation of the respiratory tract

• bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria, which causes kennel cough

is canine adenovirus type 2-parainfluenza-bordetella bronchiseptica required or recommended?

recommended for dogs that live in groups or frequent places with other dogs that are at higher risk of contracting respiratory diseases

how is canine adenovirus type 2-parainfluenza-bordetella bronchiseptica administered?

intranasal

who can receive canine adenovirus type 2-parainfluenza-bordetella bronchiseptica?

dogs only

what is the schedule for canine adenovirus type 2-parainfluenza-bordetella bronchiseptica?

start at 8 weeks, no boosters

what is the special warning given about the bordetella vaccines?

do not give if anyone in the household is pregnant or there are infants

what is canine influenza vaccine, H3N2 & H3N8 commonly known as?

canine influenza

what does canine influenza vaccine, H3N2 & H3N8 protect against?

canine influenza virus strains H3N2 and H3N8

is canine influenza vaccine, H3N2 & H3N8 required or recommended?

recommended because it minimizes the severity of symptoms if the dog does get infection and is required by many boarding facilities

how is canine influenza vaccine, H3N2 & H3N8 administered?

injection (SQ, left front)

who can receive canine influenza vaccine, H3N2 & H3N8?

dogs only

what is the schedule for canine influenza vaccine, H3N2 & H3N8?

start at 10-12 weeks, 2 boosters 3-4 weeks apart

what is canine 1-DAPPv commonly known as?

DA2PP or distemper

what does canine 1-DAPPv protect against?

• canine distemper virus, which affects the respiratory and neurological systems

• canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1), which causes infectious hepatitis

• canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2), which causes respiratory illness

• canine parainfluenza virus, which is highly contagious

• canine parvovirus (CPV), which causes severe gastrointestinal issues

is canine 1-DAPPv required or recommended?

required as a core vaccine because it protects against several highly contagious and potentially fatal diseases, which often lack a cure and can spread rapidly among unvaccinated dogs

how is canine 1-DAPPv administered?

injection (SQ, right front)

who can receive canine 1-DAPPv?

dogs only

what is the schedule for canine 1-DAPPv?

start at 8 weeks, 3-4 boosters

what is canine 1-DAPPv + L₄ commonly known as?

leptospirosis

what does canine 1-DAPPv + L₄ protect against?

• canine distemper virus, which affects the respiratory and neurological systems

• canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1), which causes infectious hepatitis

• canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2), which causes respiratory illness

• canine parainfluenza virus, which is highly contagious

• canine parvovirus (CPV), which causes severe gastrointestinal issues

• leptospirosis (L₄), which can lead to liver and kidney failure

is canine 1-DAPPv + L₄ required or recommended?

recommended for dogs that hike or are frequently outdoors

how is canine 1-DAPPv + L₄ administered?

injection (SQ, right front)

who can receive canine 1-DAPPv + L₄?

dogs only

what is the schedule for canine 1-DAPPv + L₄?

start at 10-12 weeks, 2 boosters 3-4 weeks apart

what is crotalus atrox toxoid commonly known as?

rattlesnake vaccine

what does crotalus atrox toxoid protect against?

western diamondback rattlesnake venom, as it allows the dog to produce its own antibodies, lessening the severity of symptoms and provides owners more time to seek treatment

is crotalus atrox toxoid required or recommended?

recommended for dogs that hike or are frequently outdoors, as it does not stop the venom but slows the onset and allows more time to get veterinary treatment

how is crotalus atrox toxoid administered?

injection (SQ, right front)

who can receive crotalus atrox toxoid?

dogs only

what is the schedule for crotalus atrox toxoid?

start at 16 weeks, 2 boosters 3-4 weeks apart

what is feline leukemia vaccine commonly known as?

FeLV

what does feline leukemia vaccine protect against?

feline leukemia virus (FeLV), which weakens the immune system

is feline leukemia vaccine required or recommended?

recommended for kittens and cats with potential outdoor exposure

how is feline leukemia vaccine administered?

injection (SQ, left front)

who can receive feline leukemia vaccine?

cats only

what is the schedule for feline leukemia vaccine?

start at 8 weeks, at least 2 boosters 3-4 weeks apart

what is feline rhinotracheitis0calici-panleukopenia vaccine commonly known as?

FVRCP

what does feline rhinotracheitis-calici-panleukopenia vaccine protect against?

• feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), which is an upper respiratory infection

• feline calicivirus, which is an upper respiratory and oral disease

• feline panleukopenia, which compromises the immune system

is feline rhinotracheitis-calici-panleukopenia vaccine required or recommended?

required as a core vaccine, even for indoor cats, because it protects against highly contagious diseases that can be severe or fatal

how is feline rhinotracheitis-calici-panleukopenia vaccine administered?

injection (SQ, right front)

who can receive feline rhinotracheitis-calici-paneleukopenia vaccine?

cats only

what is the schedule for feline rhinotracheitis-calici-panleukopenia vaccine?

start at 8 weeks, 3 boosters 3-4 weeks apart

what is leptospira canicola-grippotyphosa-icterohaemorrhagiae-pomona bacterin commonly known as?

lepto

what does leptospira canicola-grippotyphosa-icterohaemorrhagiae-pomona bacterin protect against?

leptospirosis caused by specific strains of the leptospira bacteria

• lepto canicola, which causes kidney and liver failure

• lepto grippotyphosa, which causes kidney and liver failure

• lepto icterohaemorrhagiae, which causes kidney, liver, and lung damage, and sometimes organ failure

• lepto pomona, which causes kidney, liver, and possibly lung damage

is leptospira canicola-grippotyphosa-icterohaemorrhagiae-pomona bacterin required or recommended?

recommended for dogs that hike or are frequently outdoors, as it prevents mortality and reduces the amount of bacteria shed in the urine of infected dogs, helping to break the cycle of transmission

how is leptospira canicola-grippotyphosa-icterohaemorrhagiae-pomona bacterin administered?

injection (SQ, right front)

who can receive leptospira canicola-grippotyphosa-icterohaemorrhagiae-pomona bacterin?

dogs only

what is the schedule for leptospira canicola-grippotyphosa-icterohaemorrhagiae-pomona bacterin?

start at 10-12 weeks, 2 boosters 3-4 weeks apart

what is 3-rabies CA commonly known as?

rabies

what does 3-rabies CA protect against?

rabies, for at least 3 years

is 3-rabies CA required or recommended?

required as a core vaccine by california for all dogs over four months of age

how is 3-rabies CA administered?

injection (SQ, right rear)

who can receive 3-rabies CA?

dogs and cats

what is the schedule for 3-rabies CA?

• dogs: start at 12-16 weeks

• cats: start at 16 weeks

• boosters: 1 year after initial vaccine, then every 3 years thereafter