Animal Vaccines Saves Lives

All animals are different, and the vets at Sullivan Veterinary Clinic make vaccine decisions on an individual basis for each of your pets and herd animals. We take into consideration age, breed, lifestyle, and travel habits, as well as your needs and plans. We work with you to tailor a unique immunization program, one that incorporates all of these factors and gives each animal optimum protection from disease.

We may recommend the following vaccines for your dogs, cats, and horses.

Dogs

  • Distemper / adenovirus / coronavirus / parainfluenza / parvovirus: Annually
  • Rabies: Annually
  • Leptospirosis: Annually
  • Bordetella: (kennel cough) Annually, as needed based on requirements of kennel or other high-exposure environments
  • HN28 and HN38: (Canine Influenza) Annually, as needed based on requirements of kennel or other high-exposure environments.

Puppies- Typical vaccines for puppies may include the following:

  • Distemper / adenovirus / coronavirus / parainfluenza / parvovirus: Start at 6-8 weeks, then a booster at 12 and 16 weeks
  • Rabies: At 14-16 weeks
  • Leptospirosis: With 16-week booster

Cats- Types of feline vaccines that may be recommended are:

  • Feline distemper / upper respiratory (FVRCP): Annually
  • Calici: Annually
  • Rabies: Annually
  • Feline leukemia (FeLv): Annually

Kittens- Typical vaccines for kittens may include the following:

  • Feline distemper / upper respiratory (FVRCP): Start at 8 weeks, booster at 12 and 16 weeks
  • Calici: Start at 8 weeks, booster at 12 and 16 weeks
  • Rabies: At 16 weeks
  • Feline leukemia (FeLv): Start at 8 weeks, booster at 12 and 16 weeks

Horses- The following equine vaccines may be recommended:

  • Tetanus: Annually
  • Western equine encephalomyelitis: Annually
  • West Nile virus: Vaccinate annually in the spring, prior to the onset of the insect season
  • Rabies: Annually
  • Rhinoflu: Annually for horses that travel or mix with other horses

This vaccine schedule is a basic guideline. We may alter the vaccines needed for your companion animal. Discuss your questions and concerns with us at your next visit.

For more information, please contact the team at Sullivan Veterinary Clinic!