Not exact matches
In
general, the answer seems to be yes, depending on the dog's age at
vaccination and nature of the exposure; infection in dogs over age one
year is somewhat unusual.
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General information for this article also came from other chapters in the UC Davis Book of Dogs, from articles on canine distemper and canine parvovirus by Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty Smith, and from «No immunity from controversy,» a two - part series on
vaccinations by Christine Wilford DVM in the AKC Gazette this
year.
According to the American Kennel Club, the following is the
general guideline for puppy
vaccinations during the first
year, but your vet may recommend other shots depending on where you live and your dog's risk factors.
Your dog can become a blood donor if he / she is: 1 - 8
years old, in excellent
general health, 55 pounds or more, current on
vaccinations and flea & tick heartworm preventatives, of good temperament, and never have had a blood transfusion.
There's been some controversy on whether cats actually need annual shots, and the
general consensus — among some, but not all vets — is that if your cat is strictly indoors and doesn't come into contact with other cats that may have feline leukemia, you can probably skip a
year or two on
vaccinations.
Kittens 8 weeks - 6 months: $ 125 Cats 7 months - 5
years: $ 95 Cats 6
years or older: $ 45 Includes: Spay / Neuter (see Spay & Neuter section above for details), distemper
vaccination (FVRCP for cats), rabies
vaccination (if age - appropriate), FeLV (feline leukemia & FIV testing), de-wormer, flea & tick preventative, microchip, free sample of Hill's Science Diet food, and
general exam.