Kitten Vaccination Schedule:
6-9 weeks Physical examination
FeLV/FIV test (Feline leukemia/Feline immunodeficiency
test) is recommended for all kittens
FVRCP vaccine #1
Deworming
Flea/heartworm prevention
9-12 weeks Physical examination
FVRCP vaccine #2
FeLV vaccine #1 (*if needed)
Deworming
Flea/heartworm prevention
12-15 weeks Physical examination
FeLV vaccine #2 (*if needed)
Rabies vaccination (will last 1 year)-given by vet only
Deworming
Flea/heartworm prevention
* It is recommend that all kittens (even indoor only) intitially get a FeLV
vaccination series since the possiblilty exists that they may be exposed to
FeLV through the introduction of new cats, exposure to other cats if they
should escape the house, or in case they do become indoor/outdoor cats
later in life. You may elect to drop the FeLV vaccination from the
vaccination program later in the kittens life if he/she is a truly 100% indoor
kitty.
Cat Vaccination Schedule:
1 year Physical examination
FVRCP vaccination
FeLV vaccination (*if needed)
Rabies vaccination (good for 3 years)-given by vet only
Deworming/flea control
FeLV/FIV testing (*if needed)
FIV vaccine (**if needed)
2-8 years Physical examination yearly
FVRCP vaccination every 1 to 3 years (depending on
exposure)
FeLV vaccination yearly (*if needed)
Rabies vaccination every 3 years-given by vet only
Deworming/flea control
FeLV/FIV testing (*if needed)
FIV vaccine (**if needed)
8 + years As above. Consider geriatric blood profile yearly to screen
for aging diseases (such as diabetes, kidney disease,
hyperthyroidism).
* Indoor cats with no exposure to the outdoors and/or other cats that go
inside and outside will not need a FeLV vaccine. If unvaccinated, make
sure that all new cats entering the household have been FeLV tested
negative before exposing them to your cat.
** FIV vaccine if needed
Abbreviations:
AVMA = American Veterinary Medical Association
FVRCP vaccination = Feline Viral
Rhinotracheitis/Calici/Panleukopenia/Chlamydia vaccination
FeLV vaccination = Feline Leukemia Virus vaccination
FIV vaccination = Feline Immunodeficiency Virus vaccination
FeLV/FIV testing = Feline Leukemia Virus/ Feline Immunodeficiency
Virus testing
6-9 weeks Physical examination
FeLV/FIV test (Feline leukemia/Feline immunodeficiency
test) is recommended for all kittens
FVRCP vaccine #1
Deworming
Flea/heartworm prevention
9-12 weeks Physical examination
FVRCP vaccine #2
FeLV vaccine #1 (*if needed)
Deworming
Flea/heartworm prevention
12-15 weeks Physical examination
FeLV vaccine #2 (*if needed)
Rabies vaccination (will last 1 year)-given by vet only
Deworming
Flea/heartworm prevention
* It is recommend that all kittens (even indoor only) intitially get a FeLV
vaccination series since the possiblilty exists that they may be exposed to
FeLV through the introduction of new cats, exposure to other cats if they
should escape the house, or in case they do become indoor/outdoor cats
later in life. You may elect to drop the FeLV vaccination from the
vaccination program later in the kittens life if he/she is a truly 100% indoor
kitty.
Cat Vaccination Schedule:
1 year Physical examination
FVRCP vaccination
FeLV vaccination (*if needed)
Rabies vaccination (good for 3 years)-given by vet only
Deworming/flea control
FeLV/FIV testing (*if needed)
FIV vaccine (**if needed)
2-8 years Physical examination yearly
FVRCP vaccination every 1 to 3 years (depending on
exposure)
FeLV vaccination yearly (*if needed)
Rabies vaccination every 3 years-given by vet only
Deworming/flea control
FeLV/FIV testing (*if needed)
FIV vaccine (**if needed)
8 + years As above. Consider geriatric blood profile yearly to screen
for aging diseases (such as diabetes, kidney disease,
hyperthyroidism).
* Indoor cats with no exposure to the outdoors and/or other cats that go
inside and outside will not need a FeLV vaccine. If unvaccinated, make
sure that all new cats entering the household have been FeLV tested
negative before exposing them to your cat.
** FIV vaccine if needed
Abbreviations:
AVMA = American Veterinary Medical Association
FVRCP vaccination = Feline Viral
Rhinotracheitis/Calici/Panleukopenia/Chlamydia vaccination
FeLV vaccination = Feline Leukemia Virus vaccination
FIV vaccination = Feline Immunodeficiency Virus vaccination
FeLV/FIV testing = Feline Leukemia Virus/ Feline Immunodeficiency
Virus testing
Puppy Vaccination Schedule:
6-9 weeks Physical examination
DHPPC #1
Fecal and deworming
Start Heartworm prevention/flea/tick control
10-13 weeks Physical examination
DHPPC #2
Lyme #1 (if needed)
Bordatella intranasal (if needed)
Fecal and deworming
Continue heartworm prevention/flea/tick control
14-17 weeks Physical examination
DHPPC #3
Lyme #2 (if needed)
Fecal and deworming
Continue heartworm prevention/flea/tick control
16-20 weeks Those puppies that started their vaccination series at 6-8
weeks should have the last vaccine between 16 and 20
weeks of age therefore requiring a DHPPC #4.
DHPPC = Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Coronavirus
vaccine.
Dog Vaccination Schedule:
1 year Physical examination
DHPPC vaccination
Rabies vaccination (good for 3 years)-given by vet only
Bordatella (if needed)
Lyme vaccination (if needed)
Fecal test
Heartworm test/wellness profile
Flea/Tick Prevention
Heartworm prevention
2-8 years Physical examination yearly
DHPPC vaccination every 1 to 3 years (depending on
exposure)
Rabies vaccination every 3 years-given by vet only
Bordatella (if needed)
Lyme vaccination (if needed)
Fecal test
Heartworm test/wellness profile
Flea/Tick Prevention
Heartworm prevention
8 + years As above. Consider geriatric blood profile and urinalysis
yearly to screen for aging diseases (such as cushings,
diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney and liver disease).
* Since large breeds of dogs age faster, these tests may be
recommended earlier for large breeds such as Dobermans, Great
Danes, Greyhounds, Labradors, Shepherds, and Mastiffs.
6-9 weeks Physical examination
DHPPC #1
Fecal and deworming
Start Heartworm prevention/flea/tick control
10-13 weeks Physical examination
DHPPC #2
Lyme #1 (if needed)
Bordatella intranasal (if needed)
Fecal and deworming
Continue heartworm prevention/flea/tick control
14-17 weeks Physical examination
DHPPC #3
Lyme #2 (if needed)
Fecal and deworming
Continue heartworm prevention/flea/tick control
16-20 weeks Those puppies that started their vaccination series at 6-8
weeks should have the last vaccine between 16 and 20
weeks of age therefore requiring a DHPPC #4.
DHPPC = Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Coronavirus
vaccine.
Dog Vaccination Schedule:
1 year Physical examination
DHPPC vaccination
Rabies vaccination (good for 3 years)-given by vet only
Bordatella (if needed)
Lyme vaccination (if needed)
Fecal test
Heartworm test/wellness profile
Flea/Tick Prevention
Heartworm prevention
2-8 years Physical examination yearly
DHPPC vaccination every 1 to 3 years (depending on
exposure)
Rabies vaccination every 3 years-given by vet only
Bordatella (if needed)
Lyme vaccination (if needed)
Fecal test
Heartworm test/wellness profile
Flea/Tick Prevention
Heartworm prevention
8 + years As above. Consider geriatric blood profile and urinalysis
yearly to screen for aging diseases (such as cushings,
diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney and liver disease).
* Since large breeds of dogs age faster, these tests may be
recommended earlier for large breeds such as Dobermans, Great
Danes, Greyhounds, Labradors, Shepherds, and Mastiffs.
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