DODDS CANINE VACCINATION PROTOCOL – 2016
MINIMAL VACCINE USE
W. Jean Dodds, DVM
Hemopet
Hemopet / NutriScan
11561 Salinaz Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Note: The following vaccine protocol is offered for those dogs where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable. The schedule is one I recommend and should not be interpreted to mean that other protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less satisfactory. It's a matter of professional judgment and choice.
Age of Pups |
Vaccine Type |
9 - 10 weeks |
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV |
14 - 15 weeks | Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV |
18 weeks | Parvovirus only, MLV Note: New research states that last puppy parvovirus vaccine should be at 18 weeks old. |
20 weeks or older, if allowable by law | Rabies  – give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines |
1 year | Distemper + 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 | Rabies - give 3-4 weeks apart from distemper/parvovirus booster |
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
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Page last update: 08/20/2016