Monday, August 14, 2017

Dr. Dodd's vaccine schedule

Please note that the puppy schedule calls for Parvo and Distemper only.  I've been following this schedule for years now.
We STRONGLY urge our pet buyers to not vaccinate for Lepto, Lyme or anything else other than what is in this schedule. 

9 - 10 weeks of age
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
e.g. Merck Nobivac (Intervet Progard) Puppy DPV

14 – 15 weeks of ageDistemper + Parvovirus, MLV

18 weeks of ageParvovirus only, MLV
Note: New research states that last puppy parvovirus vaccine should be at 18 weeks old.

20 weeks or older, if allowable by lawRabies – give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines
Mercury-free (thimerosol-free, TF)

1 year oldDistemper + Parvovirus, MLV
This is an optional booster or titer. If the client intends not to booster after this optional booster or intends to retest titers in another three years, this optional booster at puberty is wise.

1 year oldRabies – give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines
3-year product if allowable by law; mercury-free (TF)

Perform vaccine antibody titers for distemper and parvovirus every three years thereafter, or more often, if desired. Vaccinate for rabies virus according to the law, except where circumstances indicate that a written waiver needs to be obtained from the primary care veterinarian. In that case, a rabies antibody titer can also be performed to accompany the waiver request. Visit The Rabies Challenge Fund for more information.
W. Jean Dodds, DVM
Hemopet / NutriScan
11561 Salinaz Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92843