Canine Vaccinations

Leptospirosis

Recommended for:
All

This is a bacterial disease spread by the urine of wildlife and often contracted by drinking from contaminated bodies of water or puddles. Recommended for ALL dogs and puppies 12 weeks of age and older, especially those who live in rural areas, go camping or hiking or live and play in areas frequently visited by wildlife or in a neighborhood constructed on an area that formerly fit this description. This is a Zoonotic disease, which is contagious to humans.

Initial vaccine and one booster in 3-4 weeks, then annual booster

Lyme Disease

Recommended for:
Tick Exposure

This is a bacterial disease transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. Recommended for dogs and puppies older than 12 weeks which live, work, or play in areas where they are at high risk for exposure to ticks. Examples: camping, hiking, hunting, or living in rural, wooded, or grassy areas.

Initial vaccine and one booster in 3-4 weeks, then annual booster

Canine Influenza

Recommended for:
Contact with other dogs; Required by most boarding facilities

This is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory illness in dogs. Recommended for all dogs and puppies 12 weeks of age or older who have any contact with other dogs or visit facilities where other dogs frequent. Examples being boarding kennels, dog parks, puppy classes, or even the pet store. At JVC, our vaccine protects against both known strains of dog flu, H3N2 & H3N8.

Initial vaccine and one booster in 3-4 weeks, then annual booster