Vaccination against Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis and Canine Parvovirus is considered part of
the core dog vaccination schedule, because of their vast epidemiological importance.
Not exact matches
Before visiting a
dog park, call your veterinarian to ensure your
dog is current on all
core immunizations and a Bordetella
vaccination.
While canine distemper is part of the
core puppy
vaccinations, young puppies and unvaccinated
dogs are susceptible to the disease.
We require proof that your
dog is up to date on all his
core vaccinations.
This includes
core vaccinations (distemper / parvo, bordatella, and rabies, if age appropriate), fecal test and deworming, general exam, spay / neuter (for
dogs 6 months or older), heartworm test (if age appropriate), heartworm and flea / tick prevention, and treatment of any diagnosed illnesses (heartworms, ear infections, skin conditions, etc.).
The following are important
core vaccinations for puppies and
dogs recommended by the American Animal Association (AAHA).
Veterinarian Dr. John Kable has encountered numerous rescue
dogs whose owners have paid $ 400 for shipping before finding that many of the
dogs were not spayed / neutered, or received appropriate or any
core vaccinations.
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The 2011 AAHA Canine
Vaccination Guidelines state: «Infectious
core vaccines are not only highly effective, they also provide the longest DOI, extending from 5 yr up to the life of the
dog.
For
dogs,
core vaccinations include distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and rabies.
These types of
vaccinations are known as «
core»
vaccinations and are mandatory for all
dogs.
On completion of the puppy
core vaccination series with the last dose given at 14 - 16 wk of age, a
dog can be expected to have an antibody titer or positive test result, regardless of the serologic test performed, provided the serum sample is collected > 2 wks after the last dose of vaccine.»
Both
dogs and cats have special needs when it comes to
vaccinations, but
core vaccines are recommended to all, regardless of lifestyle.
Core vaccines: are recommended for all puppies and
dogs with an unknown
vaccination history.
The current official recommendation is that only three
core vaccines; distemper, adenovirus - 2, and of course rabies, be given to puppies or
dogs with uncertain vaccine backgrounds according to this
vaccination schedule Ref # 3.
CORE vaccinations are those our doctors feel your
dog must receive.
Three of your
dog's four
core vaccinations are annual shots: those for distemper, adenovirus and parvovirus.
Core pet
vaccinations are those recommended for every companion animal, while non-
core vaccines may be advised based on your
dog or cat's lifestyle.
CSU's Small Animal
Vaccination Protocol (www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/vth/savp2.html) recommends a very limited «
core» set of vaccines for
dogs and cats.
The 2011 AAHA Canine
Vaccination Guidelines offer a comprehensive review of canine vaccines currently available in North America, updated recommendations for
core versus non-
core vaccines, and revised recommendations for shelter - housed
dogs.
The regulations do not require licensees to ever let the breeding
dogs outside of their cages for exercise, provide
core vaccinations for each
dog, or even give the animals water more than twice per day.
A value - priced option for your
dog or cat, our
Core Care Plans include a nose - to - tail exam, parasite test, and core vaccinati
Core Care Plans include a nose - to - tail exam, parasite test, and
core vaccinati
core vaccinations.
We spent more than two full days giving
core vaccinations plus rabies shots to over 150 head of horses, 60
dogs, and nearly 90 cats to help boost their immune systems and to help prevent the spread of disease in our make shift animal shelter.
Some
vaccinations are recommended for all
dogs; these are called
core vaccinations.
If you feel a leptospirosis
vaccination is appropriate for your
dog, have your veterinarian begin a two - shot series a week after finishing the
core vaccinations and boost the lepto 4 weeks later.
The rattlesnake vaccine is not part of our
core vaccination program, but we do recommend it for hunting
dogs or
dogs with a high exposure to snakes.
Many pet owners remain unaware of the option to have titre - testing to verify their pet has responded to
core MLV
vaccination, despite the fact that the WSAVA Guidelines say ``... the principles of «evidence - based veterinary medicine» would dictate that testing for antibody status (for either pups or adult
dogs) is a better practice than simply administering a vaccine booster on the basis that this should be «safe and cost less»».
At Minnesota Veterinary Hospital, we offer both
core and non-
core vaccinations for cats andvaccinations for
dogs.
Distemper and parvo virus are the two chief
core viruses most
dogs need a
vaccination for.
Core puppy
vaccinations and
dog vaccinations are considered vital to all canines based on a universal risk of exposure, the severity of disease, and the risk of transmission to other
dogs, as well as other animal species including human beings.
The American Animal Hospital Association's Canine Task Force considers the following
dog vaccinations to be
core:
Once your puppy reaches adulthood, and all of the
core puppy vaccines have been administered, your veterinarian can begin implementing an adult
dog vaccination schedule.
Different
vaccinations are required for
dogs and cats and not all
vaccinations that are available are considered «
core» or even necessary for each pet.
In August 2013, I forwarded a letter to Professor Ronald Schultz of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's
Vaccination Guidelines Group, challenging the confusing and misleading use of the term «booster» in relation to canine
core modified live virus (MLV) vaccines for parvovirus, distemper virus and adenovirus, suggesting that use of the term «booster» is resulting in extensive over-
vaccination of already immune
dogs.
[5] The latest WSAVA
Vaccination Guidelines for New Puppy Owners (published in May 2013) advise «the presence of circulating antibodies indicates that the
dog is immune, and revaccination (with
core vaccines) is not required».
Core puppy
vaccinations and
dog vaccinations are considered vital based on a universal risk of exposure, the severity of disease, and the risk of transmission to other
dogs — as well as other animal species including human beings.
Charlotte Long maintains the lack of information by failing to refer to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's Guidelines for the
Vaccination of Dogs and Cats (2010), which advise that after effective vaccination with the core vaccines for parvovirus, distemper virus and adenovirus, duration of immunity «is many years and may be up to the lifetime of the
Vaccination of
Dogs and Cats (2010), which advise that after effective
vaccination with the core vaccines for parvovirus, distemper virus and adenovirus, duration of immunity «is many years and may be up to the lifetime of the
vaccination with the
core vaccines for parvovirus, distemper virus and adenovirus, duration of immunity «is many years and may be up to the lifetime of the pet».
There are
core vaccination recommendations for both cats and
dogs.