2010 Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines∗
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
FELINE VACCINATIONS
Core Vaccines
1.
FVRCP
• Begin vaccination at 6‐8 weeks of age
• Booster every 2‐4 weeks until 14 ‐16 weeks of age
• Revaccinate in 1 year then every 3 years (or sooner if ‘at risk’)
• Administer subcutaneously (under the skin) over the right forelimb as distally as possible
(Modified live, parenteral vaccine)
2. RABIES
• Vaccinate at 12‐16 weeks of age
• Revaccinate in 1 year then every 3 years if killed product (parenteral)
• Alachua County requires 3-year rabies as of January 2001
• Administer subcutaneously in right rear leg as distally as possible
• Can use non-adjuvanted 1-year duration of immunity vaccine (canary pox vectored,
parenteral)
Non-Core Vaccines
1. FELINE LEUKEMIA
• Recommended for ‘at risk’, FeLV negative cats only
• Vaccinate at 8 ‐10 weeks & booster in 3‐4 weeks
• Revaccinate annually if ‘at risk’
• Administer subcutaneously in left rear leg as distally as possible
• Consider as CORE for all kittens and then ‘at risk’ after 1 year
• Killed, parenteral and canary-pox-vectored, intradermal available
2. CHLAMYDOPHILA
• Not used ‐ consider for ‘at risk’ cattery
3. FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS
• Not used ‐ consider for ‘at risk’ cattery
4. BORDETELLA
• Not used ‐ consider for ‘at risk’ cattery
5. FELINE IMMUNODIFFICIENCY VIRUS
• Not used ‐ consider for “at risk” cats
• Reconsider use when there is not interference with testing
CANINE VACCINATIONS
Core Vaccines
1. DA2PP
• Begin vaccination at 6‐8 weeks of age
• First vaccination using recombinant distemper antigen (6-8 weeks of age)
• Booster every 2‐4 weeks until 14 ‐16 weeks of age (using high titer parvo vaccine)
• Revaccinate in 1 year then every 3 years (or sooner if ‘at risk’)
• Administer subcutaneously over the right forelimb as distally as possible
(Modified live, parenteral vaccine)
2. RABIES
• Vaccinate at 12‐16 weeks of age
• Revaccinate in 1 year then every 3 years (killed, parenteral)
• Alachua County requires 3-year license as of January 2001
• Administer subcutaneously in right rear leg as distally as possible
Non-Core Vaccines
1. Bordetella/Parainfluenza
• Begin vaccination at > than 3 weeks of age if using intranasal product (or 7-10 days preboarding) (Modified live, intranasal)
• If using the killed, parenteral product, give subcutaneously in the left rear leg as distally
as possible (starting at 6-8 weeks of age) and booster 3 weeks later
• Booster every 6 – 12 months as needed depending on risk
2. Leptospirosis
• 4-way leptospirosis vaccine
• Start at 12 weeks of age and booster at 16 weeks of age, then every 6-12 months
depending on risk
• Miniature dachshunds and some toy breeds may be more at risk for anaphylaxis
• Administer subcutaneously in left front leg as distally as possible
• Fractionated, microfiltered bacterin, parenteral
3. Lyme
• Vaccinate at 12 weeks of age, booster in 3-4 weeks
• Revaccinate yearly
• Record site used for vaccination
• Only used if at risk or traveling to at risk areas
• Recombinant, parenteral
4. Periodontal Disease Vaccine
• Not used routinely ‐ have in stock and consider if “at risk” as an adjunctive
control
5. Canine Influenza
• Available for use in at risk patients or when required by boarding kennel
• Vaccinate at 12 weeks of age, booster in 3-4 weeks
• Revaccinate yearly
• Adults must be boostered 2-3 weeks after initial vaccination
• Only used if at risk (show dogs, boarding in at risk areas) or traveling to at risk areas
• Killed, parenteral
6. Corona
• Not used ‐ consider for “at risk” dogs
7. Giardia
• Not used ‐ consider if “at risk” as an adjunctive control
*These are only recommendations and should be used in light of each individual
Veterinarian’s doctor/patient/client relationship and individual risk assessment of each
patient. Vaccination is critical in the prevention and elimination of disease. In general,
veterinary vaccines are safe and efficacious and the benefits outweigh the risks. Recognize
that vaccination is a medical procedure that should include the same considerations and
reasoning skills required for any other medical treatment or surgical procedure.
REFERENCES:
Greene’s Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, Chapter 100
Immunoprophylaxis, Appendix 1 and 2
Current AAFP and AAHA Vaccination Guidelines