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Be sure to follow all of your country’s rules and regulations to avoid fines or disciplinary actions. These laws can concern the keeping of certain breeds, required vaccines, and how pets should be handled in public etc. Mistakes can happen to anybody - so, please be thoughtful and considerate when resolving issues!Please beware that not all people will behave in your pet’s best interest and may pose a danger by leaving out poison or razor baits. Take care not to let your pet eat suspicious looking food from strange places. In case they do snatch up something from the ground, keep a close eye on them for the next 12 hours and if they show any signs of illness, take them to a vet immediately.
Grooming your pet and brushing their teeth is important! Healthy teeth and a clean shiny coat are important to keeping your pet happy and healthy.
In some countries, it is recommended and sometimes required to sterilize your pet to prevent unwanted reproduction, lower the number of strays and help decrease the likelihood of some diseases. The United States in particular has very strict spay and neuter requirement laws. In many European countries, on the contrary, sterilization surgery is illegal except in the cases of medical necessity. So, when getting a new pet make sure to double check your country’s laws on intact animals!
If you decide to not spay or neuter your dog, be sure to educate yourself on health issues such as pyometra, mammary tumours, and prostate disease. When your female dog is in heat, she may become aggressive or unmanageable in the presence of other dogs. While your female dog is in heat avoid dog parks or areas where they may encounter male intact dogs, in order to prevent unwanted puppies!
A single dose of a combination vaccine within 1 year following the last dose in the initial vaccination series.Administer subsequent boosters at intervals of 3 years.A single dose within 1 year following the last dose in the initial vaccination series.Administer subsequent boosters annually.A single dose within 1 year following the last dose in the initial vaccination series.Administer subsequent boosters annually.Administer subsequent boosters annually.Administer subsequent boosters annually.A single dose within 1 year following the last dose in the initial vaccination series.Administer subsequent boosters annually.
Rabies VaccineFVR - Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis also known as herpes virus type 1 (FHV-1)FP - Feline Panleukopenia FCV - Feline Calicivirus FeLV - Feline Leukemia Virus (considered a core vaccine for kittens only)Chlamydophila Felis - Causes feline chlamydiosisBordetella Bronchiseptica- Causes Feline BordetellosisFeLV - Feline Leukemia Virus (only considered non-core in adult cats)
Take some decent pictures of your pet, in case you ever need to create a missing pet poster. In the case your pet escapes or otherwise goes missing, make sure they have a collar with identification tags. The tags should include; Your nameYour phone number and email addressYour pet’s registration number for a lost pets database (optional)Your pet’s name (optional)
Safety & Health
Out and About
Grooming
Sterilization
Keeping an Intact Dog
Dog Vaccinations
When getting a new dog, make sure to take the proper preventative measures by taking your dog to the vet for regular vaccination. On average puppies should be vaccinated starting at six weeks old, but check with your veterinarian as this average can vary depending on what country you are in!
Core Vaccinations
Vaccine
<16 weeks old
>16 weeks old
Boosters
Distemper
Adenovirus
Parvovirus
+/-Parainfluenza
At least 3 doses of a combination vaccine between 6 and 16 weeks, 2-4 weeks apart.
2 doses of a combination vaccine, 2-4 weeks apart.
Leptospira
(killed) 4-serovar
Two doses, 2-4 weeks apart, starting at 12 weeks of age.
Two doses, 2-4 weeks apart, regardless of dog’s age.
Rabies
As required by law.
As required by law.
As required by law.
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Non-Core Vaccinations
Vaccine
<16 weeks old
>16 weeks old
Boosters
Borrelia burgdorferi
(canine Lyme disease)
Two doses, 2-4 weeks apart.
Two doses, 2-4 weeks apart, regardless of dog’s age.
Bordetella bronchiseptica & canine parainfluenza virus
A single (IN) dose is indicated for dogs at risk of exposure.
A single (IN) dose is indicated for dogs at risk of exposure.
Bordetella bronchiseptica & only
Parenteral (SQ): Two doses, 2-4 weeks apart.
IN: Administer a single dose intranasally.
Oral: Administer a single dose into the buccal pouch.
Parenteral (SQ): Two doses, 2-4 weeks apart.
IN: Administer a single dose intranasally.
Oral: Administer a single dose into the buccal pouch.
Canine influenza virus-H3N8/H3N2
Two doses, 2-4 weeks apart.
Two doses, 2-4 weeks apart.
Crotalus atrox (Western diamondback rattlesnake)
Dosing requirements and frequency of administration vary among dogs depending on body weight and exposure risk.
Dosing requirements and frequency of administration vary among dogs depending on body weight and exposure risk.
Dosing requirements and frequency of administration vary among dogs depending on body weight and exposure risk.
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Cat Vaccinations
Getting your cat vaccinated is very important in order for your cat to live a long and healthy life. Kittens should be vaccinated between six to eight weeks of age.
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (
) have listed these five following vaccines as “core vaccines” for cats.Non-Core vaccines are optional and should be considered after speaking to your veterinarian about your cat’s exposure to these specific diseases. Non-Core vaccines include;
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