Here at the Blue Oasis Pet Hospital, we have a care standard that extends from the AAHA-certified Canine Vaccination Guidelines, with a twist for any Tennessee lifestyle differences that might be necessary:
All dogs should have the following core vaccines (unless there’s a medical reason not to vaccinate):
- Distemper
- Adenovirus
- Parvovirus
- +/- Parainfluenza
- Rabies
In addition to these, other vaccines are just as essential for some dogs based on their lifestyle and risk. These include:
- Leptospira (should be considered for all dogs based on increasing prevalence)
- Lyme disease
- Bordetella
- Canine influenza
- Rattlesnake toxoid
- Core for an individual patient means they get the vaccines required for ALL dogs PLUS vaccines required based on the dog’s lifestyle and risk factors.
- When vaccines are overdue or unknown, consider that the benefits of vaccinating outweigh the risks in most cases. A good rule of thumb is: When in doubt, we vaccinate.