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19106 – Vaccine Protocols and Requirements

Result Statement: To assure patient safety for all pets by knowing and following the doctor
recommendations for pets while appropriately service clients without
any surprise costs

Primary Responsible Position: All doctors, execs, department heads, receptionists, Techs, and TA’s

Puppies: Every 3 weeks until 4 months old, Exam on first visit, Recheck on follow-
ups if within 24 days.

1. 5-8 weeks:
o DA2PPV (without lepto)
2. 9-11 weeks:
o DA2PPV (without lepto)
3. 12-14 weeks (or older and overdue for vaccines)
o DA2LPPV (with lepto)
o Bordetella – 1 year
4. 15-18 weeks
o DA2LPPV (with lepto) – ONE YEAR (same vaccine as 3 year)
o Rabies – ONE YEAR (same vaccine as 3 year)

Puppy Boarding: All puppies can be boarded if current on vaccines AND
IF NOT completed with all puppy shots. If all puppy shots are not
complete they must:
 Have a bordetella vaccine NOW
 Be walked on the smaller concrete section of the boarding are, NOT
on the grass.

Fecals: LAST TWO fecal exams must be negative before going to yearly

De-wormings: 2 routine de-wormings 2-3 weeks apart from a vet. We
use Drontal Plus

Heartworm and Flea/tick Prevention: single dose every 3 weeks until
last puppy visit. ALWAYS get 6 month or more on last puppy visit.

** There are changes based on certain parasites, certain vaccines
previously given, weight of puppy, diseases, etc. The DOCTOR may
make changes to the above protocols based on many of these factors.

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