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Vaccinations

Pet Vaccinations

Vaccinations against contagious and deadly diseases (such as rabies, canine parvovirus, canine distemper, canine bordetella, feline leukemia, feline panleukopenia, and other serious diseases) are important to protect your pet’s health. Vaccination type and frequency of inoculation may vary based on your pet’s age and medical condition. Please discuss a suitable vaccination plan with your pet’s veterinarian at its annual wellness exam. A schedule of recommended vaccinations can be found below.

Every dog and cat must be vaccinated against rabies before a license will be issued. A person keeping a dog or cat in the Department’s jurisdiction that is older than three months of age must have the dog or cat vaccinated against rabies and revaccinate the animal each year or every three years with an approved three-year vaccine. Failure to vaccinate or license a dog or cat may result in fines or penalties.

Low-Cost Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats

The Department offers low-cost vaccinations for dogs and cats and provides mobile vaccination and microchip clinics year-round in communities throughout our service area (shown below).

It is very important that you maintain current vaccinations for your pet’s health and well-being. Animals can become exposed to sick animals through contact between yard fencing, at parks, or other places of congregation. Ensuring that your pet’s health is protected will eliminate or reduce potential medical expenses and your family’s worry over an ill pet.

View DACC Low Cost Vaccine Clinics

Cat Vaccination Schedule

Less than four (4) months of age:

The following sets of vaccinations should be given 2-4 weeks apart beginning at 6 to 8 weeks of age:

  • FVRCP*
  • FVRCP*
  • FVRCP, Rabies*

*It is recommended that cats be dewormed at the same intervals above.
The last set of vaccines should occur on or after 16 weeks of age. This may mean your pet will require a 4th set of vaccines.

Older than four (4) months of age:

The following sets of vaccinations should be given 2-4 weeks apart:

  • FVRCP, Rabies*
  • FVRCP

*It is recommended that cats be dewormed at the same intervals above.
The vaccinations must be repeated one year after the last vaccination. From then on, the vaccinations may be repeated every three years.

NOTE: Your Veterinarian will evaluate your pet’s lifestyle and may recommend additional vaccines depending on risk of exposure to other diseases.

Dog Vaccination Schedule

Less than four (4) months of age:

The following sets of vaccinations should be given 2-4 weeks apart beginning at 6-8 weeks of age:

  • DAPP, Bordetella (may be given at 8 weeks of age)*
  • DAPP*
  • DAPP, Rabies*

*It is recommended that dogs be dewormed at the same intervals above.
The last set of vaccines should occur on or after 16 weeks of age. This may mean your pet will require a 4th set of vaccines.

Older than four (4) months of age:

The following sets of vaccinations should be given 2-4 weeks apart:

  • DAPP, Bordetella, Rabies*
  • DAPP

*It is recommended that dogs be dewormed at the same intervals above.
Vaccinations should be repeated yearly except in regard to rabies. The rabies vaccination must be repeated one year after the first vaccination. From then on, the rabies vaccination may be repeated every three years.

NOTE: Your Veterinarian will evaluate your pet’s lifestyle and may recommend additional vaccines depending on risk of exposure to other diseases.