Vaccinations and Protocols

Based partially on Dr. Jean Dodds, DMV - 2016 Vaccine Protocol

Local Downloadable Copy of Protocol Summary

9-10 Weeks Old: Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV

14-15 Weeks: Same as above

18 Weeks: Parvovirus only, MLV

30 Weeks or 6 months (as allowable by law): Rabies

(Never within 2 weeks or same day as any other vaccination)

Optional (In consult with your veternarian) Influenza, Bordetella, Lepto or Lyme - not together with or within 2 weeks of other vaccine.

ShoMaiSou will not be vaccinating for Influenza, Lepto or Lyme.

Consult with your local veterinarian.

1 Year: Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV (optional = titer)

1 Year after the initial dose: Rabies, killed 3-year product (give 3-4 weeks apart from Distemper/Parvovirus booster). Consult Rabies Challenge Fund.

Perform vaccine antibody titers for Distemper and Parvovirus every three years thereafter, Vaccinate for rabies virus according to the law, rabies antibody titer recommended if allowed by your states law.

For titers, I like to use Dr. John Robb. To use Dr. Robb follow this link.

Every 30-45 days - Heartworm Preventatives