Vaccinations

At the O'Neill Veterinary Clinic, we recommend the following vaccination protocols for our patients. Not every vaccination protocol will apply to every animal - occasionally more or less frequent vaccination may be recommended. In addition, certain situations such as travel, an outbreak of a certain disease, or lifestyle may require vaccination on a different schedule or for additional diseases. If you have any questions regarding vaccination, please contact one of the doctors to discuss your animals' individual needs.

DOGS

    DA2PP Vaccination- protects your dog against Distemper Virus, Adenovirus, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza.
                                     for puppies, this is given at 6,9,12, and 16 weeks of age
                                    adult dogs with no history get two doses given 3-4 weeks apart.
                                    one year after the initial series a booster shot is given, then the vaccination is given every three years afterwards.

   Rabies Vaccination-Initial vaccination is given at 12-16 weeks of age.
                                  Adults with no history of vaccination, initial vaccination is given right away.
                                  One year after the initial vaccination, a booster shot is given, then every third year.
                
 

CATS

CVR Vaccination- this protects your cat from Feline Herpesvirus, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia and Chlamydiosis.
                             cats and kittens over 8 weeks of age, two doses are given 3-4 weeks apart.
                             one year after the initial vaccination, a booster shot is given, then every third year afterwards.

Feline Leukemia Vaccination- This is a disease primarily transmitted by bite wounds from cat to cat, this is strongly recommended for all outdoor cats.
                                                cats or kittens over 9 weeks of age, two doses are given 3-4 weeks apart.
                                                 one year after the initial vaccination, a booster is given, then every third year afterwards.

Rabies Vaccination- for kittens, initial vaccinaiton given at 12-16 weeks of age
                                 adults with no history are given the initial vaccination right away
                                 one year after the initial vaccination, a booster is given then every third year afterwards

Horses

Tetanus (Clostridium Tetani)-- Initial vaccination at 12-48 hours of age, booster in 1-2 months, then annual booster.  Also after injury if vaccinated greater than three months previously.  Tetanus antitoxin provides immediate protection against tetanus in unvaccinated horses.

Sleeping Sickness (Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis)-- Initial vaccination at 3 months of age, booster in 1-2 months, then annual booster before insect season (usually given in combination with Tetanus).

Potomac Horse Fever (Erlichia Ristici)-- Initial vaccination at 3 months, booster in 3-4 weeks, then booster every spring and fall.  This vaccine can be given with Tetanus and Sleeping Sickness.

Flu (Influenza)-- Initial vaccination at 3 months of age, booster in 3-4 weeks, then booster every spring and fall.  We suggest boosters every three months for busy show barns or boarding facilities.  This vaccine is usually given with the Rhino vaccine.

Rhino (Rhinopneumonitis)-- Initial vaccination at 3 months of age, booster in 3-4 weeks, then booster every spring and fall.  We suggest boosters every three months for busy show barns or boarding facilities.  Pregnant mares should be vaccinated against Rhinopneumonitis with Pneumabort K during the 5th, 7th and 9th month of gestation. 30 days prior to foaling is a good time to vaccinate broodmares, foals carrying this protection up to 3 months after foaling.

West Nile Fever-- Initial vaccination at 3 months of age, booster in 3-6 weeks, then booster every spring.  For older horses new to the vaccination program--Initial vaccination and a booster in 3-6 weeks, then booster every spring.  Good protection is not obtained until 2 weeks after the BOOSTER is given.   

Strangles (Streptococcus Equi)-- Initial vaccination at 3 months of age, booster in 3 weeks, then annual booster.   

Rabies-- Initial vaccination at 3 months of age, then annual booster.

 

Cattle

O'Neill Veterinary Clinic carries a wide variety of vaccines for cattle, however due to the wide varieties amongst herds and their needs, it is difficult to make general recommendations.  Please contact your veterinarian to discuss your animals' vaccination needs on an individual basis.