If you gave or received a puppy or kitten for Christmas you might be wondering what to do next as far as vaccinations and when to spay/neuter. Here at Animal General we recommend the following vaccine protocol:
Puppies-
These are based upon current AAHA & AAFP vaccination
guidelines. Core vaccines are what every dog should get regardless of
lifestyle. All non-core vaccines will be administered based on risk of exposure
of that disease to the individual patient; therefore not all dogs will receive
all of these vaccinations listed. Puppy boosters will be administered every
three weeks beginning at six weeks of age. Every pediatric visit should include
an exam and fecal analysis, with deworming as needed. Every adult annual visit
should include an exam, heartworm test, fecal analysis, vaccines deemed
appropriate by the veterinarian and any age appropriate blood testing.
Age Core
Vaccines Non-core Vaccines
6 wks DA2PP
9 wks DA2PP Bordetella
Influenza
12 wks DA2PP Leptospirosis
Rabies Influenza
Lyme
15 wks DA2PP Leptospirosis
Lyme
6 mos Bordetella
1 year DA2PP Bordetella
Rabies Leptospirosis
Lyme
Influenza
Kittens-
These are based upon current AAHA & AAFP vaccination
guidelines. Core vaccines are what every pet should receive, regardless of
lifestyle. All non-core vaccines will be administered based on risk of exposure
of that disease to the individual patient; therefore not all cats will receive
all these vaccinations listed. Kitten boosters will be administered every three
weeks beginning at six weeks of age. Every pediatric visit should include an
exam and fecal analysis, with deworming as needed. Every adult annual visit
should include an exam, FeLV/FIV test, fecal analysis and vaccines deemed
appropriate by the veterinarian and any age appropriate blood testing.
Age Core
Vaccines Non-core Vaccines
6 wks FVRCP
9 wks FVRCP
12 wks FVRCP
FeLV
Rabies
15 wks FVRCP
FeLV
1 year FVRCP FeLV
Rabies
We recommend having your pet spayed (females) or neutered (males) around six months of age but your veterinarian can provide an exact date when s/he feels your pet is old enough and healthy enough to undergo the anesthesia. Here at AGH we run blood work, place an IV catheter and administer fluids (to maintain hydration and blood pressure), and give pre-anesthetic sedation. After the surgery your pet is given two different pain injections and is kept one night for observation. We offer special pricing if you would like your cat to be declawed at the same time.
If you have any questions about the above information or if you would like to schedule an appointment to have your pet seen by one of our outstanding veterinarians please call 706-568-4848 today!
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