However, there are a few things that are reasonably certain that might benefit someone trying to make decisions
about requiring vaccinations for kenneling.
Call us if you have any questions
about the required vaccinations (Dogs: DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella and Cats: FVRCP and Rabies).
But that's not the only thing you need to know: countries differ widely on their importation rules, including different regulations
about required vaccinations and quarantine periods once the animal enters that country.
Information about entry requirements for different countries can be found on the US Passports and International Travel website, while details
about required vaccinations is available on the Centers for Disease Control website.
Not exact matches
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about the virus and the risks associated with it, all while they sit in a waiting room.
The vaccine provides immunity for
about a year, so an annual booster is
required where the animal remains at risk, but
vaccination only protects against some of the serovars and is thought to be
about 75 % efficient.
Many countries have their own laws regarding pet travel, and
require strict rules
about microchip identification and rabies
vaccinations.
About 25 % of pet care facilities are now
requiring a Dog Flu
vaccination for pets prior to admission.3
If they are not,
require assistance in having them or at least get yourself informed
about the next medical procedures, like
vaccinations, you need to provide your Yorkie.
While individualized
vaccination schedules should be discussed with your veterinarian
about risk of certain diseases, I don't find that most indoor cats need many
vaccinations after they mature from a kitten to an adult cat — wit the exception of rabies
vaccinations as
required by local or state laws.
Also ask
about what
vaccination protocol is
required, as this is a place where your dog can be exposed to many different diseases such as parvo, kennel cough.
Your puppy may also
require flea and worm treatments and our vet will advise you
about this at the time of
vaccination.
Additionally, good trainers will keep up with the latest in dog training methods and be able to tell you
about what's out there, adapt their methods to an individual dog's needs, and have rules in place to protect dogs, such as
requiring vaccinations — this last one is especially important for puppy classes!
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Vaccines are intended for use in healthy animals only; if your cat already has IBD or other chronic illness, talk to your veterinarian
about submitting an exemption from legally
required vaccinations.
For people who board their pets in facilities which
require annual
vaccinations, protective antibody levels actually provide more precise information
about a pet's immune status than a simple history of receiving
vaccinations.
As you can see, I can read
about the
required and also the recommended
vaccinations and lots more.
You'll need to research whether
vaccinations are
required for your travel destination and speak with your doctor
about whether your body can handle those
vaccinations.