Give a Bordetella vaccination if the dog is going to be boarded in a boarding kennel during your vacation. Remember to have your pet wormed every time it gets vaccinationed, especially when it is a puppy.

year old and every 3 years afterwards: Rabies Remember to have your vet worm you cat when you get the vaccinations; this is especially important in kittens.

None are required, but you may wish to contact your personal physician for his/her advice. Back to top

Every year a dog should come in for a checkup and vaccination update. Three-year DHP vaccinations include a one-year Parainfluenza vaccine which must be boostered annually with Kennel Cough. Three-year rabies vaccinations can be given after the initial one-year booster.

Vaccines should be started at 6-8 weeks of age and need to be given every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks/4 months of age. Rabies is given once usually at the last booster appointment, or after 12 weeks of age.

That's not surprising. There are two veterinary organizations in the United States. They disagree on the most important canine issues such as feeding, vaccinations, and dental care. Your vet no doubt belongs to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The health information on my web site comes from vets who belong to the American HOLISTIC Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA).

All children entering kindergarten, first and second grade must complete a hepatitis B vaccine series in addition to already required immunizations for: