Veterinary vaccines play a major role in the protection of animal health and public health, reducing severe symptoms of disease such as diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, coughing, and death. By regularly vaccinating your pet, you can help your pet and family stay healthy, and reduce the onset of avoidable medical conditions.

The Tri-Municipal Recommended Vaccine Protocols:

CANINE

DA2PPv:

Canine Distemper Combination – Canine Distemper Virus, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Canine Parvovirus

  • Initial Series of 3 vaccinations: Administered at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age
  • Booster at 1 year of Age
  • Administered every 3 years thereafter
Rabies

A fatal disease transmissible via saliva between all mammals, including to humans. Once a suspected diagnosis of rabies is made, an animal must be euthanized.

  • Initial vaccination administered at 16 weeks of age
  • Booster at 1 year of Age
  • Administered every 3 years thereafter
Kennel Cough:

A combination of airborne bacterial organisms that may cause coughing for up to 21 days. Often required by boarding facilities and contracted through nose to nose contact. Recommended for animals attending dog park’s, groomer’s, boarding facilities, puppy classes, etc.

  • Initial vaccination administered at 12 weeks of age
  • Annual administration thereafter

 

FELINE

FVRCP:

Feline “Distemper” Combination – Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (herpes virus), Feline Calicivius, Feline Panleukopenia (Parvo)

  • Initial Series of 3 vaccinations: Administered at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age
  • Booster at 1 year of Age
  • Administered every 3 years thereafter
Feline Leukemia:

A virus similar to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), only transmissible between felines. Recommended for all outdoor cats or multi-cat households.

  • Initial Series of 2 vaccinations: Administered at 12 and 16 weeks of age
  • Annual administration thereafter
Rabies:

A fatal disease transmissible via saliva between all mammals, including to humans. Once a suspected diagnosis of rabies is made, an animal must be euthanized.

  • Initial vaccination administered at 16 weeks of age
  • Booster at 1 year of Age
  • Administered every 3 years thereafter