Cat & Dog Vaccinations in East Moline, IL

cat and dog vaccinations in east moline, il

Vaccinating your pet protects everyone, including the other members of your family. There are some vaccinations that are given shortly after birth (learn more about vaccinations for puppies and kittens) and others are distributed every year to keep your pet protected and safe.

At Furever Family Veterinary Care Center, we break vaccines into two categories; core vaccines and lifestyle vaccines. Check out our vaccine knowledge base —

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Core Vaccines for Dogs

These are the vaccines we recommend every dog (or puppy) receives (either once or annually) to ensure they and your family are kept safe. AAHA vaccine guidelines consider the following vaccines core:

Canine Distemper Virus: All puppies should receive 3 doses between the ages of 6 to 16 weeks administered 3 – 4 weeks apart. All puppies should also receive a one year booster. Unvaccinated adults require 2 doses at 3 – 4 weeks apart. . Annual vaccination is not recommended in adults this is why we use a 3 year vaccination interval at Furever Family.
Canine Adenovirus (Hepatitis): All puppies should receive 3 doses between the ages of 6 to 16 weeks administered 3 – 4 weeks apart. All puppies should receive a one year booster. Unvaccinated adults require 2 doses at 3 – 4 weeks apart. Annual vaccination is not recommended in adults. This is why we use a 3 year vaccination interval at Furever Family.
Canine Parvovirus: All puppies should receive 3 doses between the ages of 6 to 16 weeks administered 3 – 4 weeks apart. All puppies should also receive a one year booster. Unvaccinated adults require 2 doses at 3 – 4 week intervals. Annual vaccination is not recommended in adults. This is why we use a 3 year vaccination interval at Furever Family.
Rabies: State statutes dictate rabies vaccine protocols. In Illinois, puppies should receive one dose as early as 4 months. All puppies receive a 1 year booster. Thereafter a dog may go to 3 year vaccination intervals. Unvaccinated adults receive a single dose, a booster at 1 year and boosters every 3 years thereafter. Boosters must be done close to the original administration date or the animal will require a 1 year booster.
Parainfluenza: All puppies should receive 3 doses between the ages of 6 to 16 weeks administered 3 – 4 weeks apart. All puppies should receive a one year booster. Annual vaccination is not recommended in adults; this is why we use 3 year vaccination interval at Furever Family.

Core Vaccines for Cats

Cats need to be vaccinated just as much as other pets. Core vaccines are recommended for all cats to protect against diseases that are commonly found in the environment. That means there is a realistic risk of exposure, infection, and the development of a disease (this is particularly the case with kittens). The following vaccines are considered core:

Feline Panleukopenia: All kittens should receive this vaccine as early as 6 weeks and then at 3-4 week intervals until 16 weeks of age. All kittens should receive a 1-year booster. Non vaccinated adults should receive 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart. Annual vaccination is not recommended in all adult cats. At Furever Family we vaccinate every 3 years.
Feline Rhinotracheitis: All kittens should receive this vaccine as early as 6 weeks of age and then in 3-4 week intervals until 16 weeks of age. All kittens should receive a 1-year booster. Non vaccinated adults should receive 2 doses 3- weeks apart. Annual vaccination is not recommended in all adult cats. At Furever Family we vaccinate every 3 years
Feline Calicivirus: All kittens should receive this vaccine as early as 6 weeks of age and then in 3-4 week intervals until 16 weeks of age. All kittens should receive a 1-year booster. Non vaccinated adults should receive 2 doses 3-4 weeks apart. Annual vaccination is not recommended in adult cats. At Furever Family we vaccinate every 3 years
Rabies: State statutes determine how often Rabies vaccines are administered. In Illinois, a single dose is required as early as 12 weeks of age. All kittens should receive a 1-year booster. Non vaccinated adults receive 1 vaccine and a booster 12 months later. Thereafter adults can receive Rabies vaccination in 3-year intervals provided it is given on schedule. Otherwise, another 1-year booster will be required.

Lifestyle (Non-Core) Vaccines for Dogs

Non-core vaccines are recommended for those individuals who are at risk for exposure to certain infectious agents. An example would be recommending Lyme vaccine for a pet that has had tick (which are known to transmit Lyme disease) infestation in the past or frequents areas that are known tick habitats. AAHA vaccine guidelines consider the following vaccines as non-core:

Bordetella (Kennel Cough): Both puppies and unvaccinated adults receive 1 dose intranasally. Thereafter annual boosters are recommended for high-risk patients.
Leptospirosis: Puppies should receive 2 doses between the ages of 12 to 16 weeks administered 3 – 4 weeks apart. All puppies should receive a one year booster. Unvaccinated adults should receive 2 doses 3 – 4 weeks apart. Annual vaccinations are recommended thereafter.
Parainfluenza: All puppies should receive 3 doses between the ages of 6 to 16 weeks administered 3 – 4 weeks apart. All puppies should receive a one year booster. Unvaccinated adults require a single dose.
Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease): Puppies should receive 2 doses. The first at 9 – 12 weeks and the second 3 – 4 weeks later. Unvaccinated adults should receive 2 doses at 3 – 4 week intervals. Annual boosters are recommended thereafter. Vaccination is recommended for those animals who live in or visit areas where exposure to tick vectors is high or animals who live in an area where the disease is considered to be endemic.
Canine Coronavirus: AAHA does not recommend this vaccine since clinical cases rarely occur.

Lifestyle (Non-Core) Vaccines for Cats

Non-core vaccines are recommended for those individuals who are at risk for exposure to certain infectious agents. The following vaccines are considered noncore:

Feline Leukemia: Feline Leukemia testing and vaccination is strongly recommended for all kittens and for individuals whose health is compromised. Kittens test negative for the virus prior to vaccination. Two doses are administered as early as 8 weeks of age and 3-4 weeks later. Only cats that are at risk (such as those who go outdoors) should be vaccinated at two-year intervals.
Feline Chlamydophila and Bordatella: only recommended when the diseases are present in multi-cat environments.

Can pets have negative reactions to the vaccines?

On rare occasions, some animals may react to a vaccine. This could cause a low-grade fever or muscle aches. It is more common in young and toy breed dogs and may manifest as a decrease in appetite or increased sleepiness for a day or two. Some components that may produce a strong reaction can be left out of future vaccines. If your pet has had a vaccine reaction in the past, don’t skip future vaccinations but do discuss it with us so that we can prevent a recurrence.

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Cat & Dog Vaccinations in East Moline, IL

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