Recommended For:

All dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies Virus by law.

Recommended Protocol:

In accordance with San Diego County requirements: the minimum age for vaccination is 12 weeks.

For dogs, the first vaccine must have a booster in 1 year, then a booster every 3 years following.

Legal protocols for tags and registration are dictated by municipality. San Diego County requires dogs licensed before five months old.

What it Does:

Protects dogs against Rabies Virus.

Recommended For:

All dogs.

The 5-in-1 Vaccine helps protect puppies and dogs against many diseases including Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Infectious Hepatitis caused by Canine Adenovirus type-1, respiratory disease caused by Canine Adenovirus type-2, and Canine Parainfluenza Virus.

Recommended Protocol:

Minimum age of 6 weeks or older.

Vaccination of puppies should begin at 6-8 weeks of age and be repeated every 3-4 weeks until 16-18 weeks of age. Dogs over 4 months old, that have never received vaccinations, will receive an initial vaccination with one booster vaccination 3-4 weeks later. Adult dog booster vaccination should be given at a frequency recommended by your veterinarian.

What it Does:

The 5-in-1 (DA2PP or DHPP) vaccine protects against:

• Canine Parvovirus
• Canine Distemper Virus
• Canine Adenovirus type-1
• Canine Adenovirus type-2
• Canine Parainfluenza Virus

Recommended For:

All puppies and dogs. While all dogs should receive this vaccine, the most at risk are those that are frequently in contact with other dogs. The highest risk includes dogs frequently attending dog parks, doggy day care, training classes, boarding and grooming facilities. Speak with your veterinarian to decide how often your dog needs this vaccination.

Recommended Protocol:

The Bordetella Vaccine should be given to all puppies and dogs. We offer both intranasal and injectable Bordetella vaccines.

• Intranasal Bordetella vaccination can be administered at 8 weeks of age and is administered as a nasal spray. Annual booster vaccinations are recommended, or as recommended by your veterinarian.

The injectable Bordetella vaccination can also be administered at 8 weeks of age, and requires an initial vaccination followed by a booster 3-4 weeks later. Annual booster vaccinations are recommended.

What it Does:

This vaccine protects against the most common causes of Kennel Cough, a bacterium called Bordetella bronchiseptica. Most boarding, grooming, and dog training facilities require proof of vaccination. Check with your facility and your veterinarian several months prior to taking your dog.

Recommended For:

We recommend an initial vaccine series (2 injections given 3-4 weeks apart) and then an annual booster, or as recommended by your veterinarian.

Recommended Protocol:

This vaccination provides protection against Leptospirosis. This vaccine covers 4 types of Leptospirosis: Leptospira canicola, Leptospira grippotyphosa, Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae, and Leptospira pomona.

What it Does:

Protection against Leptospirosis.

Recommended For:

Dogs exposed to the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Discuss your pet’s lifestyle with a veterinarian before deciding if this vaccine is appropriate for your dog.

Recommended Protocol:

Minimum age 16 weeks. Booster recommendations are based on age, weight, and regional exposure.

Initial Series:

0-25 lbs.: 1 initial dose, 1st booster 3-4 weeks later, then 2nd booster 3-4 weeks after that (3 total injections)

26-99 lbs.: 1 initial dose, 1 booster 3-4 weeks later (2 total injections)

100+lbs.: 1 initial dose, 1st booster 3-4 weeks later, then 2nd booster 3-4 weeks after that (3 total injections)

Additional Boosters:

Recommended based on exposure to rattlesnakes.

Exposed <6 months out of the year: Annual booster one month before rattlesnake season begins (even if this date falls sooner than when the initial series was completed the year before – check with your local veterinarian)

Exposed >6 months out of the year: 1st booster one month before season begins, and then 2nd booster 4-6 months later

High year-round exposure: 1st booster one month before season begins, and then continue to booster every 4 months

What it Does:

This vaccine does not eliminate all adverse effects of a snake bite, and any dog bitten must still see a full-service veterinarian as soon as possible. On average, vaccinated dogs have a delay in onset of symptoms, less severe symptoms, and typically survive 2-3 times more than non-vaccinated dogs.

Recommended For:

Socially active puppies and adult dogs, 8 weeks and older. Dogs at highest risk for Canine Influenza Virus are those that are frequently in contact with other dogs. The highest risk includes dogs frequently attending dog parks, doggy day care, training classes, boarding and grooming facilities. Speak with your veterinarian before deciding if this vaccine is appropriate for your dog.

Recommended Protocol:

Any puppy or dog (8 weeks of age or older) that has never received a Canine Influenza Virus vaccine will receive an initial vaccine followed by a booster 3-4 weeks apart. An annual booster vaccination is recommended. Protective immunity after the initial vaccine series (2 injections given 3-4 weeks apart) does not begin until 2 weeks after the 2nd injection. Keep this in mind before boarding, grooming, or placing your dog into situations where higher risk of infection is possible.

What it Does:

The Canine Influenza Virus vaccination we use provides comprehensive coverage against both known strains of the Canine Influenza Virus – H3N8 and H3N2.

Recommended For:

Socially active puppies and adult dogs, 8 weeks and older. Dogs at highest risk for Canine Influenza Virus are those that are frequently in contact with other dogs. The highest risk includes dogs frequently attending dog parks, doggy day care, training classes, boarding and grooming facilities. Speak with your veterinarian before deciding if this vaccine is appropriate for your dog.

Recommended Protocol:

Any puppy or dog (8 weeks of age or older) that has never received a Canine Influenza Virus vaccine will receive an initial vaccine followed by a booster 3-4 weeks apart. An annual booster vaccination is recommended. Protective immunity after the initial vaccine series (2 injections given 3-4 weeks apart) does not begin until 2 weeks after the 2nd injection. Keep this in mind before boarding, grooming, or placing your dog into situations where higher risk of infection is possible.

What it Does:

The Canine Influenza Virus vaccination we use provides comprehensive coverage against both known strains of the Canine Influenza Virus – H3N8 and H3N2.

Recommended For:

Socially active puppies and adult dogs, 8 weeks and older. Dogs at highest risk for Canine Influenza Virus are those that are frequently in contact with other dogs. The highest risk includes dogs frequently attending dog parks, doggy day care, training classes, boarding and grooming facilities. Speak with your veterinarian before deciding if this vaccine is appropriate for your dog.

Recommended Protocol:

Any puppy or dog (8 weeks of age or older) that has never received a Canine Influenza Virus vaccine will receive an initial vaccine followed by a booster 3-4 weeks apart. An annual booster vaccination is recommended. Protective immunity after the initial vaccine series (2 injections given 3-4 weeks apart) does not begin until 2 weeks after the 2nd injection. Keep this in mind before boarding, grooming, or placing your dog into situations where higher risk of infection is possible.

What it Does:

The Canine Influenza Virus vaccination we use provides comprehensive coverage against both known strains of the Canine Influenza Virus – H3N8 and H3N2.