Recommendations are based on studies done by Dr. Ronald Schultz DVM and AAHA 2017 Guidelines

Canine (Dog) Vaccination Guidelines 

Canine Core Vaccine: 

• +Distemper Virus 
• +Adenovirus-2
• +Canine Parvovirus
• +/-Parainfluenza Virus---oral or intranasal are better if di   

For initial puppy vaccination (< 16 weeks)

• If in a high risk situation or the maternal vaccination status is nothing or not known,  Neo Par vaccine can be given to pups 3-5 weeks old.
• modified live virus vaccine containing a high antigenic mass per dose of a highly immunogenic strain of canine parvovirus.
  
• This can be effective even if pup has maternal antibodies.
• one dose of vaccine containing modified live virus (MLV) is recommended every 3-4 weeks if starting at 6-8 weeks of age 
• final booster being given no sooner than 14-16 weeks of age. 
• Shelter dogs or high risk areas final booster given at 20weeks.  

In accordance with Idaho state law, we recommend: 

• puppies receive a single dose of killed rabies vaccine at 3-5 months of age. 
• Adult dogs with unknown vaccination history should also receive a single dose of killed rabies vaccine. 
• A booster is required one year later, and thereafter, rabies vaccination should be performed every 3 years using a vaccine approved for 3-year administration

Canine Non-Core Vaccines

• Canine Leptospira Vaccines (duration of immunity is probably about 1 year. )
  
• This bacteria is found wild mammals and is transmitted by urine.  
• Transmission mostly occurs during wet warm times of the year.  
• The most common cause is non-flowing water that an infected animal has urinated in and then your dog ingests or it enters through cuts or abrasions to mucous membranes
•  In addition, the disease can be fatal or have high morbidity, and also has zoonotic potential. 
• The initial vaccination should be followed by a booster 2-4 weeks later, and the first vaccine be given no earlier than 10 weeks of age. 
• In general, Leptospira vaccines have been associated with more post vaccinal reactions (acute anaphylaxis) than other vaccines. 
• The recent introduction of vaccines with reduced amounts of foreign protein has reduced this problem.
  

Bordetella Bronchiseptica 

Agents associated with ‘kennel cough’ or canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) in dogs. 

• We recommend starting vaccines after 10 weeks of age and follow up in 2-3 weeks after the initial vaccine. 
• This vaccine that we use is given every 12 months. 

Rattlesnake Vaccine

We have rattlesnakes in Idaho depending on what outdoor activities you like to do with your dog, it may be in danger of this poisonous snake. 

Very effective, 2 vaccines 3-6 weeks apart then yearly--greatly reduced the chance of death and minimizes toxin reaction.

Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) H3N8/H3N2--We do not carry this vaccine

The virus causes upper respiratory signs including a cough, nasal discharge, and a low-grade fever followed by recovery. A small percentage of dogs develop more severe signs in association with hemorrhagic pneumonia.

Canine Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme) Vaccine--We do not carry this vaccine

The incidence of Lyme disease in Idaho is currently considered low. Lyme disease is associated with living on the East Coast and Midwest regions. Travel to endemic areas (i.e. the East Coast) is anticipated, vaccination could be considered, followed by boosters at intervals in line with risk of exposure.