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These are vaccinations that are considered essential for all pets and are recommended for all dogs and cats. Core vaccinations include:
Rabies: This is a viral infection that affects the nervous system and is transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals. Rabies vaccination is required by law in most states.
Distemper: This is a viral infection that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.
Parvovirus: This is a viral infection that affects the gastrointestinal system and can be fatal, especially in young dogs.
These are vaccinations that are recommended based on the animal’s lifestyle and risk of exposure. Non-core vaccinations include:
Canine Bordetella: This is a bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system and is transmitted through contact with infected dogs.
Canine Influenza: This is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system and is transmitted through contact with infected dogs.
Lyme disease: This is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through tick bites and affects the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
Leptospirosis: This is a bacterial infection that causes systemic wide clinical signs and can cause kidney and liver failure. It is transmitted through the urine of wild and infected animals. The AVMA has recently recommended all dogs be vaccinated, regardless of signalment, geographic location or lifestyle.
Feline leukemia: This is a viral infection that affects the immune system and is transmitted through contact with infected cats. Young cats are especially at risk.
