Guide Note:Dog Vaccines prevent dogs from getting diseases that could otherwise make them very ill, or even kill them. In the past, most veterinarians recommended vaccinations take place every year; however, recent discoveries in the area of vaccinations have led the American Animal Hospital Association to recommend that vaccinations be given every three years. They also recommended certain vaccinations be omitted, as the vaccinations were either ineffective or dangerous to the dog. Other vaccines are given only to certain segments of the dog population, leaving only a handful that should be given to every dog.

Because dogs in shelters live in a different environment than dogs that are kept as family pets, recommendations for shelter dog vaccinations are different than the recommendations for dogs in homes. Core Vaccinations:

Modified live canine parvovirus
Modified live canine distemper virus OR rCanine distemper virus
Rabies 1-year (killed)
Rabies 3-year (killed)
Canine Adenovirus-2 (MLV paenteral)

Noncore Vaccinations:

Modified live distemper-measles virus
Parainfluenza virus (MLV-parenteral)
Bordetella bronchiseptica (killed) OR Bordetella bronchiseptica (live) + Parainfluenza virus (MLV) OR Bordetella bronchiseptica (cell wall antigen extract)
Lyme borreliosis OR rLyme borreliosis
Leptospira interrogans (killed)

Not Recommended

Killed canine parvovirus
Canine-adenovirus-1
Canine Adenovirus-2 (killed or MLV-topical)
Canine coronavirus (killed or MLV)
Giardia lamblia (killed)

Fast Facts:

Subcutaneous immunization: Under the skin
Intramuscular immunization: Into the muscle
Three types: Live, modified live or killed
Bordetella vaccines: Given in liquid form through the nose

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Dog Vaccines

The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Vaccination For Dogs
WSAVA: Canine Vaccination Protocols
UC Davis: Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines
Veterinary Partner.com: Vaccine FAQ and General Information
Mar Vista Animal Medical Center: Can Vaccinations Hurt My Pet?
Provet: Dog Vaccines | Vaccination Information
PetEducation.com: Frequently Asked Questions Related to Vaccination of Dogs

Dog Vaccines News and Articles

Google News: Dog Vaccines
DVM: "Canine Lyme Disease Still Raises Debate on Definitive Diagnosis" (March 1, 2003)
KSBY News: "Outbreak Hits Man's Best Friend: Deadly...Virus...Santa Barbara..." (September 27, 2007)

Dog Vaccine Schedule Information

Doctor Foster and Smith: Vaccination Schedule
PetEducation.com: Vaccination Recommendations for Puppies (Puppy Shots)
PetEducation.com: Vaccination Recommendations for Dogs:Types and Schedule
Animal Hospitals-USA: Vaccination Schedule
Petfinder.com: Dog Vaccination Schedule

Core Dog Vaccines

Canine Parvovirus (CPV)

Mahalo's Guide to Canine Parvovirus
Wikipedia: Canine Parvovirus
Parvo Virus: Canine Parvovirus
Veterinary Partner.com: Parvovirus Information Center
Mar Vista Animal Medical Center: Canine Parvovirus
Provet: Canine Parvovirus

Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)

Mahalo's Guide to Canine Distemper
Wikipedia: Canine Distemper
UC Davis: Information Sheet - Canine Distemper virus (CDV)
Mar Vista Animal Medical Center: Canine Distemper
Provet: Canine Distemper
Zoologix: Canine Distemper

Canine Adenovirus (CAV)

Mahalo's Guide to Canine Hepatitis
Wikipedia: Infectious Canine Hepatitis
The Merck Veterinary Manual: Infectious Canine Hepatitis
PetEducation.com: Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Future of Vaccination: Infectious Canine Hepatitis

Rabies Virus Vaccines

Note: Rabies Vaccinations can only be administered through a licensed veterinarian.

Mahalo's Guide to Rabies
Wikipedia: Rabies
Mar Vista Animal Medical Center: Rabies
Provet: Rabies
Animal Hospitals-USA: Rabies - Symptoms and Treatment Information

Non-Core Dog Vaccines

Canine Coronavirus Vaccine

Mahalo's Guide to Canine Coronavirus
Wikipedia: Canine Coronavirus
PetEducation.com: Coronavirus: A Cause of Diarrhea in Puppies
LooLogix: Canine Coronavirus (CCV)
Centers for Disease Control: Highly Pathogenic Canine Coronavirus

Bordetella and Parainfluenza Virus (CPiV) Vaccination

Mahalo's Guide to Kennel Cough
Wikipedia: Bordetella
Veterinary Partner.com: Kennel Cough
The Merck Veterinary Manual: Kennel Cough
Mar Vista Animal Medical Center: Kennel Cough
Provet: Bordatella | Kennel Cough

Canine Borrelia Burgdorferi (Lyme) Vaccine

Mahalo's Guide to Canine Lyme Disease
Wikipedia: Borrelia Burgdorferi | Lyme Disease
Mar Vista Animal Medical Center: Lyme Disease
American Veterinary Medical Association: Lyme Borreliosis
Working Dogs: Canine Lyme Disease

How to Give Dog Vaccines

Doctor Foster and Smith: Vaccinate Your Dog at Home
wikiHow: How to Administer a Vaccine to a Dog
eHow: How to Give a Dog a Shot

Dog Vaccine Side Effects

Mar Vista Animal Medical Center: Allergic Reactions
The Pet Center: Vaccine Reaction In A Dog
PetEducation.com: Adverse Reactions to Vaccinations in Dogs
Petco: Vaccination Services: Minimum Age Requirements

Dog Vaccines Products and Accessories

Doctor Foster and Smith: Dog and Puppy Vaccinations and Supplies
Omaha Vaccine Company: Dog Vaccines
Vet Vax: Dog Vaccine and Supplies
1800PetMeds.com: Vaccines and Supplies
PetCareRx: Vaccines and Supplies
Amazon.com: Dog Vaccines

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