Vaccinating Your Kitten and Puppy

When and How to Vaccinate Your Kitten Your Puppy There is a growing concern amongst some Veterinarians that dogs and cats are being vaccinated far too often. Manufacturer's vaccination schedules are still satisfactory for most primary vaccinations. The number of actual vaccination injections required for primary immunization will vary depending upon the age of the pet when you first start the vaccinations. In general, two vaccinations given approximately 2 to 3 weeks apart after 12 weeks of age will be sufficient. A booster dose is recommended a year later. Vaccine Schedule Vaccine Schedule for Kittens for Puppies 11 weeks 14 weeks 15-20 weeks 3 ueek G weeks eks 12 wk (or older) 8 vreeks 12 weeks 16 weeks 20 weeks 3 ureks Kennel Cough Distemper Distemper Distemper Distemper Moasios Distompor Dlstompor Dlstompor Distompor Diatemper Rhlnctracheltls Rthlnoracheitis Ahhotrachelds Rhirotrachelts Parvo Parvo Parvo Parue Parue Calci Calci Çalçi Calci Virus Artenosirus rtenosirus Asenovirus Atenovirus AcerovPu Type2 virus Virus Yirus TyE Ty Typ Tyce z Pilu Pamisluen PaI n Pnlu Penlu Chlamydia Chlamydia Chlamydia Chlamydia Cerena Corana Leukemla Leukemla Leukemla Leptoapiroel Leptosoirvele pipii Falna Lyrme Disa Lyme Dlewa Intectious Fertonilla (FIF) Giardia e Garan Ringworm Rabien *Injectable Kennel Cough Vaccine (i.e. Bronchicine) requires two administrations, 2-4 weeks apart. "An additional 20 Rabies week vaccination is recommended for muscular breeds of dogs, i.e. Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans. Mixing Vaccines Asceptically transfer diluent (liquid portion) from the vial to the Asceptically withdraw mixed vaccine from the Asceptically inject diluent from the Mix vaccine by shaking the vial for syringe into the vial containing the freeze-dried vaccines. a few seconds. vial to the injection syringe. syringe. Injecting Vaccine for Puppies Injecting Vaccine for Kittens SQ SO IM IM Intramuscular Injection (IM) Subcutaneous Injection (SQ) A subcutaneous injection is usually administered An intramuscular injection is administered into on the side of the neck. Simply pick up the skin and insert needle. If no blood appears while pulling the plunger back, inject the vaccine. the muscle. This is usually the thigh muscle. The muscle can be grasped with one hand and the needle inserted with the other hand. The vaccine is then injected. How Often Should I Vaccinate The question that still remains is how often should we booster vaccines after the pet has received their primary immunizations. The answer will vary somewhat due to different reasons such as age, isk of exposure, breed, gender, health status and previous vaccinations. We certainly do not want to under vaccinate our beloved pets, but we also do not want to cause undo stress or possible harm from over-vaccinating them either. Some Veterinarians are recommending a booster be administered every 3 years rather than annually in adult dogs and cats. Heartland Veterinary Supply.com HVS heartlandvetsupply.com