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Did you know that federal law requires all pets to be vaccinated against rabies?

There are many vaccines available. Here is a list of the most common:

Vaccine (Species)	Primary Interval	Alternate Interval Recommended protocol	Exposure risk
Rabies (Dog/Cat/Ferret)	Yearly	2 year for indoor pets	Common transmission from contact with wildlife. (Bats, Skunks, Raccoons)
Distemper (Dog/Cat/Ferret)	Yearly	3 monthly boosters for first timers	Common transmission from contact with other animals, vomit, diarrhea.
Lyme (Dog)	Yearly	Hunting dogs, Living near wooded areas 2 monthly boosters for first timers	Transmission through bite of ticks.
Giarida (Dog)	Yearly	Dogs that goto cabins, camping or live near open water 2 monthly boosters for first timers	Acquired through drinking of contaminated water.
Kennel Cough (Dog)	Yearly	10-14 days before boarding	airborne, confined area with other dogs.
Feline Leukemia (Cat)	Yearly	Cats that go outside 2 monthly boosters for first timers	Contact with infected cats
Parvo (Dog)	Yearly	2 monthly boosters for first timers Combined with Distemper shot	Common transmission from contact with other animals, vomit, diarrhea, contaminated surfaces.

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