Protective Care Lasts a Lifetime with Pet Vaccinations

Madison Veterinary Hospital follows the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) guidelines for vaccinating your canine and feline companions. Typically, a vaccination schedule will be set up at the first Wellness Exam and ongoing checkups will be arranged around this schedule.

The type and frequency of vaccines are made on an individual basis. We consider age, breed, lifestyle, and travel habits to tailor a unique immunization protocol.

The following is an example of both canine and feline vaccination schedules.

Dogs

Types of canine vaccines that may be recommended are:

• Distemper/adenovirus/parainfluenza/parvovirus (DAPP) —Annually
• Rabies —3-year vaccine
• Leptospirosis —Annually, as needed based on exposure to livestock or wildlife
• Bordetella (kennel cough) —Annually, as needed based on requirements of kennel or other high-exposure environments

Puppy Series

Typical vaccines may include:

• DHPP (distemper/hepatitis/parainfluenza/parvovirus)—Start at 6 weeks, then a booster every 3 weeks; 3 doses for most, but large breed dogs will need a 4th dose
• Rabies —At 12 weeks
• Leptospirosis —At 16 weeks if puppy has high exposure to livestock or wildlife
• Bordetella (kennel cough) —Annually, as needed based on requirements of kennel or other high-exposure environments

Cats

Types of feline vaccines that may be recommended are:

• Feline distemper/upper respiratory (FVRCP)—3-year vaccine
• Rabies—3 year
• Feline leukemia (FeLv)—Annually, as needed if your cat goes outdoors

Kitten Series

Typical vaccines may include:

• FVRCP—Start at 9 weeks, then a booster every 3 weeks, at least 3 doses
• Rabies—At 12 weeks
• Feline leukemia/FIV test—At 6 weeks
• FeLv—If FIV test is negative, at 9 weeks, then booster 3 weeks later