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 [ back ] Our vaccination protocol at the Pierrefonds Animal Hospital A few years ago, studies were done to determine what the best vaccination procedures should be. At the Pierrefonds Animal Hospital, we try to follow the most recent recommendations made by the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) and the AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners). Here is a summary of the most recent recommendations made by the AAHA published in March 2003: Vaccination protocol for puppies: Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus type-2 and Parainfluenza (DA2PPV)at 6-8 weeks, 10-12 weeks and 14-16 weeks of age. The first dose of the vaccine against Rabies is given at 4 months and a booster one year later. The vaccination protocol for an adult dog that has never been vaccinated: Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus type-2 and Parainfluenza (DA2PPV), 2 doses at 3-4 week intervals, and then repeated 1 year later. Only one dose for Rabies is needed, and then a booster one year later. Vaccination protocol for previously vaccinated adult dogs: vaccines against Distemper, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza and Adenovirus type-2 (DA2PPV) and Rabies can be given every 3 years. Vaccines against Lyme disease, Leptospirosis and Kennel cough (Bordetella - the injected form only) must be given each year after receiving the first 2 doses at 3-4 week intervals. Also, in order to ensure proper monitoring of the health of an animal, we recommend bringing your pet to a veterinarian for annual check-ups. Early detection of a health problem makes it easier to manage. The vaccination recommendations for cats (established by the American Association of Feline Practitioners) are as follows: Panleukopenia (feline Parvovirus), Infectious Rhinotracheitis (feline Herpes virus) and Calicivirus (FVRCP): kittens from 6 weeks of age must be vaccinated every 3-4 weeks until 12 weeks of age. Cats from 12 weeks of age must receive 2 doses at 3-4 week intervals. After that, cats must be vaccinated 1 year later and then every 3 years. Rabies: Kittens should be vaccinated for the first time at 12-16 weeks and then should be given a booster 1 year later. Boosters are then given every 3 years. Feline Leukemia (FeLV): Cats (minimum 8 weeks old) must receive 2 doses at 3-4 week intervals. After which, the vaccine is given annually. To summarize, animals having received the appropriate boosters can be given the vaccines against Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus (FVRCP) and Rabies every 3 years. The vaccine against Feline Leukemia must be given every year. **Contact your veterinarian to find out which vaccines are necessary for your pet.** **Contact your veterinarian to find out which vaccines are necessary for your pet.**
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