Core Vaccinations: ALL dogs should receive these vaccinations  

Puppies less than 18 weeks of age  

Series of vaccinations given based on age of patient

Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza. Parvo

6 - 8 weeks of age  

Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvo          

9 - 11 weeks of age  

Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvo          

12 - 14 weeks of age 

Rabies 

12 weeks or older , single injection give ONE year protection

Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvo          

15 - 17 weeks of age

The above protocol provides THREE year protection

Puppies 18 weeks to one year of age or adult dogs with no vaccine or unknown vaccine history

 Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvo          

Initial vaccine followed by booster three to four weeks later for THREE year protection  

Rabies 

Single injection, ONE year protection  

Adult boosters  

 Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvo          

One year or three year intervals depending on the type of vaccine given previously and if patient is current on vaccinations. If more than six months overdue, two vaccinations three to four weeks apart for THREE year protection.

Rabies  

One to three year intervals depending on the type of vaccine given previously and if patient is current on vaccinations. If patient is more than three months overdue, a three year vaccine booster cannot be given (per manufacturers orders). Patient will be given a ONE year vaccine.

Non-Core Vaccines: Given based on risk of exposure  

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
We advise this vaccine for all dogs that travel frequently, board frequently, visit dog parks, and interact with dogs outside there family. We use the intranasal vaccine instead of the subcutaneous vaccine (under the skin) because it does not require a booster and begins protection within 72 hours of the vaccination.

Can be given as early as 3 weeks of age; then annually.

Note: We prefer to wait until after the distemper-parvo series has been completed. We will vaccinate sooner if the patient is in a high risk environment.

Lymes Disease 
We do not have this disease in our area. However, if you are planning to move to an endemic area, this vaccine should be given.

Initial vaccine followed by a booster three to four weeks later, then annually.  

Leptospirosis
Unless your pet has a level of exposure to livestock and wild animals, this vaccine is not necessary. 

Initial vaccine followed by a booster three to four weeks later, then annually.

Rattlesnake Venom Vaccine
This vaccine is under conditional licensing. There are not enough controlled studies proving it significantly protects the patient. It was developed for Western Diamondback envenomation only. Response to the vaccine is variable.  In addition, there is high incidence of sterile abcesses in the area of the injection. We do not use this vaccine, but we will refer you to a colleague for the vaccine.

Initial vaccine followed by a booster 3 to 4 weeks later, then annually.  

Canine Influenza
As of now, we do not have this disease in our area. The vaccine does NOT prevent disease, but appears to decrease the severity of the disease.

Initial vaccine followed by a booster 3 to 4 weeks later, then annually.