Potential Side Effects From Vaccination Include:
Depression may occur for the first 24 hours following vaccination. If this persists after 24 hours, call your local veterinarian.
Vomiting and/or Diarrhea may occur following vaccines but should not persist for more than 24 hours. If this should occur, call your local veterinarian.
Welts, facial swelling or generalized shaking can be an allergic reaction. Call your local veterinarian immediately for instructions.
Most vaccines are recommended annually.
| Vaccine | Canine | Feline |
| Rabies | 16 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Lepto - Only given to dogs at risk | 12 weeks | |
| Corona | 8 weeks | |
| Bordetella | 8 weeks | |
| Parvo | 8 weeks | |
| Lyme | 16 weeks | |
| 4 in 1 (FVRCP+C) | 8 weeks | |
| Feline Leukemia | 10 weeks | |
| Deworming | ||
| Roundworm / Hookworm | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Tapeworm | 6 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Diagnostic Testing | ||
| Heartworm Test | 6 weeks | |
| Fecal Test | No Minimum | No Minimum |
| Feline Leukemia Test | 8 -12 weeks | |
| Felv/ FIV Combo Test | 8-12 weeks - repeat at 6 months if positive | |
| Flea control | ||
| Frontline | 10 weeks | 12 weeks |
| Heartworm Preventative | ||
| Interceptor | 6 weeks | |
| Proheart6 | 6 months |
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This article reprinted with permission from Luv My Pet, Inc.