Core vaccinations include:
Dogs:
- Distemper
- Parvovirus
- Adenovirus 2 (Hepatitis)
- Parainfluenza
- Rabies*
* The State of Texas requires an initial rabies vaccination, a one year booster, then boosters every 3 years thereafter. Most killed rabies vaccines are licensed and proven efficacious for at least 3 years.Most counties recognize the 3-year rabies vaccination, some counties still require annual vaccination with the 3-year rabies product. Our policy at Bergheim Pet Hospital & Clinic is to let the pet owner choose (informed consent) how they would like to have their pets vaccinated.
Cats:
- Rhinotracheitis
- Calicivirus
- Panleukopenia
- Rabies*
Bergheim Pet Hospital & Clinic utilizes only non-adjuvented vaccinations by (Purevax by Merial) to minimize the risk of allergic reaction and vaccination-site sarcomas in cats. Currently, the Purevax Rabies vaccination is only licensed for 1 year duration of immunity so annual vaccination is recommended.
Non Core (elective) vaccinations include:
Dogs:
- Bordetella (kennel cough): recommended for dogs that board, groom, or train
- Leptospirosis: the 4 serovar vaccine is recommended for dogs exposed to wildlife (raccoons, skunks, squirrels, rats, mice) or standing water (creeks, tanks, ponds)
- rattlesnake (Crotalus) vaccine: recommended for dogs that hunt, hike, or camp more than 2 hours from an emergency vet
Cats:
- Feline Leukemia: recommended for cats with outdoor access or exposure to indoor/outdoor cats
Bergheim Pet Hospital & Clinic does NOT currently utilize the following vaccinations
Dogs:
- Canine Coronavirus
- Lyme disease
- Giardia
- Prophyromonas Denticanis-Gulae-Salivosa Bactrin (“Dental vaccine”)
Cats:
- Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
- Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
- Chlamydia
- Ringworm
Why not?
- Lack of efficacy
- Potential harm
- Low/no risk of exposure
