Vaccine Recommendations

A.  Vaccination Guidelines - Puppies

• Vaccinations for puppies should start at 6 weeks of age and be given every 3 weeks for a total of 4 visits.
  • DHLPP-C:  This is a combination vaccine that includes protection against distemper, parvovirus, coronavirus, parainfluenza virus, and adenovirus-2. All of these viruses are highly contagious, and often fatal, but easily preventable with the proper vaccine schedule.
  • Bordetella Vaccine:  This vaccine prevents infectious tracheobronchitis ("kennel cough").  It can be given intranasally or subcutaneously and is boosted every six months. Your dog does not have to be in a kennel to catch this "common cold".  It is an airborne virus that is highly contagious and can travel up to 1 mile.
  • Rabies Vaccine:  This shot is given at 12 weeks of age and must be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Tennessee law requires a yearly booster for this vaccine.

B.  Vaccination Guidelines - Kittens

• Prior to vaccination, we recommend that your kitten be tested for feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus.
• Vaccinations are given at both 9 and 12 weeks of age.  FIV requires a third booster at 15 weeks of age.
  • FVRCP:  This is a combination vaccine that includes feline distemper, and a variety of airborne feline upper respiratory viruses.
  • FeLV:  This is a vaccine against Feline leukemia vaccine. It is especially recommended if your kitten goes outside, or will be exposed to other cats.
  • FIV:  Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Feline AIDS).  This vaccine is recommended if your kitten goes outside or is exposed to other cats. *Three FIV vaccines are required initially for immunity.*
  • Rabies Vaccine:  This shot is given at 12 weeks of age and must be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Tennessee law requires a yearly booster for this vaccine.

 

*All vaccines are repeated yearly*