For the protection of all borders, we do not allow any pet to stay at TOP DOG if vaccinations are not current to the new vaccine protocol.

No vaccinations are required for entrance into Ghana , but you should go over the above recommendations for vaccination with your doctor. Global Crossroad STRONGLY suggests volunteers follow the Center for Disease Control's travel advice ( www.cdc.gov).

Puppies and kittens need vaccinations to help strengthen their immune system against deadly diseases. We normally begin the vaccine schedule at 6 to 8 weeks of age. It is important to start their vaccines at this age and to completely finish the series. (see also Why Vaccinate: Prevention of Canine Diseases and Why Vaccinate: Prevention of Feline Diseases.) You're pet will not be sufficiently protected with only 1 round of vaccines.

City ordinance requires that all dogs, cats, and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by 4 months of age, and then within each subsequent 12 month (365 day) period thereafter. Rabies vaccinations must be administered by a licensed veterinarian. There are several other vaccinations which are very beneficial for your pet, but are not required by law. They help protect your pet from serious diseases such as parvo, distemper, feline leukemia, etc.

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.

Dogs can be immunized against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, coronavirus, bordetella, rabies and Lyme disease. Cats can be immunized against feline panleukopenia (distemper), rabies, feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, chlamydia, feline leukemia and FIP. Valley Animal Hospital strives to offer the safest products available and in accordance with the most effective schedules.

Dogs should receive vaccinations against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus. Normally puppies receive a series of vaccinations at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age followed by revaccination at regular intervals (usually yearly). In some cases, additional vaccinations against diseases such as Leptospirosis, Lyme disease or Kennel Cough (Bordetella) may be recommended. Cats should receive vaccinations against Distemper, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Rabies.

In order to protect all of our guests, no pets are admitted without proof of current vaccinations. For dogs: Rabies, DHLP and Bordatella. For cats: Rabies, FVR-CP, FeLV [feline leukemia-optional]. See our admission requirements page for specifics. Typically, the Rabies vaccines are good for three years and the others are good for one year. Your veterinarian can either give you copies of your pet's records or they can fax them to us.

In line with Government directives, we advise parents who take up the separate vaccines that their children finish the full course of injections. Parents will be asked to sign a consent form to this effect (a copy of this may be requested). There is sometimes a shortage of mumps vaccine; we do our best to inform patients of availability. Having single vaccinations gives a better immunity level than the combined MMR jab (97% vs 87%).