Mixed Animal Veterinarian Independence, KS
Vaccinations
There are many different diseases that companion animals are vaccinated for. Read through this page for information on vaccine recommendations for cats, dogs and horses. Feel free to reach out with any questions specific to your patient.
Feline Vaccinations
Feline Vaccinations
Feline Vaccinations
6 Weeks old:
Feline Herpes Virus, Feline Panleukopenia Virus, & Feline Corona Virus - FRCP
Deworming for intestinal parasites
9 Weeks old:
Booster FRCP + Feline Leukemia Vaccination - FeLV
Deworming for intestinal parasites
12 Weeks old:
Final Booster of FRCP + Final Booster FeLV
Rabies Vaccination - Depends on patient size and immune status, can be given as early as 12 weeks of age. First vaccination is for 1 year, following boosters are 3 year.
Lifelong Annual Booster for FRCP+FeLV
Canine Vaccines
Feline Vaccinations
Feline Vaccinations
6 Weeks
Canine Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, Adenovirus-2 (hepatitis), and Parainfluenza Virus - DA2P
Deworming for intestinal parasites
9 Weeks
DA2P Booster + Leptospirosis vaccination - DHLPP
Deworming for intestinal parasites
Bordetella (Kennel Cough) - Based on exposure/risk
12 Weeks
Final DHLPP Booster
Rabies Vaccination - first vaccination is a 1 year, following boosters are 3 year.
Lifelong annual booster for DHLPP and Bordetella Vaccinations
Equine Vaccinations
Equine annual vaccinations are typically done early spring to provide immunity for viral diseases that are carried by mosquitoes.
4-6 months of age
Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus + Tetanus (EWT + WNV)
Given as a 2 or 3 dose series 4-6 weeks apart
Rabies vaccination
12 months
EWT+WNV Booster
Rhino
Lifelong annual booster - EWT + WNV & Rabies
Pregnant mares
Previously vaccinated
4-6 weeks prior to foaling - EWT +WNV
Unvaccinated
Immediately begin a 2-dose series at a 3-6 week interval
Booster 4-6 weeks prior to foaling or prior to the onset of vector season- which ever occurs first
Horses that sustain a wound or undergo surgery 6 or more months after their previous tetanus booster should be re-vaccinated with a toxoid immediately!If the horse has not been vaccinated for tetanus according to label recommendations, a antitoxin vaccine should be administered along with a toxoid vaccination.
Vaccination Guidelines Sources:
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)