While vaccination is always ideal and recommended, in some cases where rabbits have severe underlying disease it may be better to reduce risk of RHDV1 infection in other ways and vaccinate only when the rabbit is at their healthiest (this may be less frequently than
the recommended vaccination protocol).
The real problem, though, is Banfield's
recommended vaccination protocol as part of their annual wellness plans.
In canine health,
the recommended vaccination protocol begins at six to eight weeks old with vaccinating against distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, Leptospirosis and parainfluenza.
Although the rabies vaccine is the only vaccination currently required by law in most states, we strongly recommend fostering good cat health by making sure your feline friend completes his or
her recommended vaccination protocol on time.
Veterinary schools across the country are currently reevaluating
their recommended vaccination protocols.
Recommended Vaccinations Protocol for Puppies This page includes Dr. Dodd's Vaccine Protocol for Puppies and Dogs.
Dr. Schultz
recommends a vaccination protocol that calls for pets to receive initial puppy or kitten shots.
Not exact matches
Do not be surprised if your veterinarian has chosen to follow the university and begin
recommending a 3 year
vaccination protocol for this virus.
Do not be surprised if your veterinarian has chosen to follow the university and begins
recommending a 3 - year
vaccination protocol for this virus.
Recommended protocol:
Vaccination of puppies may begin at 12 weeks - of - age and be repeated once 3 - 4 weeks later.
The NCSU
protocol «highly
recommended»
vaccination with a modified live virus vaccine and noted that dogs are still protected against parvo when challenged by the disease as much as seven years later.
The North Carolina State University (2) published a
vaccination protocol in 2001 that «highly
recommended»
vaccination against distemper with a modified live vaccine but noted that, because some studies indicate that dogs are still protected for five years or more when challenged by the disease, «a booster
vaccination of every three years among adult dogs is reasonable.»
On the other hand, I am a veterinarian with a history of involvement in national Task Forces established to review scientific studies and commentaries and to
recommend specific
vaccination protocols for dogs and cats.
Here are a few of the common terms you need to know: Vaccine
Protocols —
Recommended series and frequency of
vaccinations by Veterinary Associations Required by law — a vaccine required by state; varies from state to state; Rabies is the -LSB-...]
While I applaud this direction toward less aggressive vaccine
protocols, I go even further and
recommended no
vaccinations for most adult dogs and cats once they are successfully immunized as puppies and kittens.
Feline Senior Wellness Checklist Comprehensive Physical Exam (
recommended twice yearly)
Vaccinations (Fvrcp, Felv, Rabies) * Intestinal parasite test (fecal) Retroviral testing if indicated Senior Wellness Bloodscreen and Urinalysis
recommended yearly (Chem 27, CBC, thyroid, UA) + / - viral testing Blood Pressure Screening - available at associate hospital * vaccine schedule
protocol tailored to each individual patient based on accepted guidelines by AAHA / AAFP
It is through these guidelines along with the lifestyle and risk factors of your pet, by which Dr. Brown will
recommend a custom
vaccination protocol for your beloved dog or cat.
Vaccine
Protocols —
Recommended series and frequency of
vaccinations by Veterinary Associations
The
recommended protocol for core puppy shots includes
vaccinations against canine distemper, parvovirus and hepatitis.
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.
American Animal Hospital Association Guidelines for
recommended or required
vaccinations, behavior medication
protocols, dental care, pain management and more.
This is why we
recommend regular, thorough wellness exams as well as a balanced
vaccination protocol, pet microchip ID, specialized veterinary pediatric and senior care, dental services, and more.
Although we do not adhere to a specific
vaccination protocol, we generally
recommend the following vaccines:
It is also strongly
recommended that clients and veterinarians discuss the health of individual rabbits prior to starting a new
vaccination protocol.
Vaccination on intake — rather than after the health check prior to spay / neuter surgery, as both agencies had been doing — was
recommended; both partners made this change in
protocol immediately.
Recommended protocol:
Vaccination of puppies should begin at the minimum age as determined by each state.
Recommended protocol: VIP Petcare
recommends vaccination of puppies to begin at 12 weeks - of - age and be repeated every 3 - 4 weeks until 16 weeks - of - age.
Outdoor kittens or kittens at risk of contracting Leukemia virus: We will
recommend a series of 2 Leukemia
vaccinations to be given 3 - 4 weeks apart in addition to the above
protocol at an additional cost.