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What it does Protects against
this variably fatal viral illness
which is spread through airborne
droplets. The course of the
disease may vary from days to
months and causes fever, discharge
from the eyes and nose, cough,
diarrhea, muscle wasting and seizures.
When recommended The first dose at 8 weeks
of age; then every 3 to 4 weeks until 4 months old.
Booster recommendations Once yearly.
Potential side effects Mild transient reactions include
lethargy, loss of appetite, lameness, fever, and tenderness at
the injection site. Rarely, life‐threatening allergic reactions can
occur.

INFECTIOUS CANINE HEPATITIS (Canine Adenovirus Infection)
What it does Protects against an occasionally fatal viral
disease that causes fever, poor appetite, conjunctivitis, nasal
discharge and less commonly vomiting. The virus is
transmitted by ingestion of contaminated body fluids (urine,
feces, or saliva) from an infected dog. Damage to the kidneys
and eyes can occur.
When recommended The first dose at 8 weeks of age; then
every 3 to 4 weeks until 4 months old, usually in combination
with the canine distemper vaccine.
Booster recommendations Once yearly.
Potential side effects The same as the canine distemper
vaccine, with the addition a very uncommon inflammatory
disorder of the interior of the eyes

RABIES
What it does Protects against this routinely fatal disease,
which has the potential to be transmitted to humans. Once
contracted, treatment is ineffective in dogs. Rabies is passed
from other infected mammals through bite wounds.
When recommended The first dose is given at 4 months of
age. The rabies vaccine is required by law in California.
Booster recommendations One year after primary
vaccination, then every three years.
Potential side effects Inflammatory reactions are commonly
seen at the site of injection; usually a transient small, firm,
nonpainful lump. Fever, soreness at the injection site and
rarely, a small localized area of permanent hair loss or thin skin
may develop. The most serious, but fortunately very rare,
adverse event that can occur is a life‐threatening allergic
reaction, called anaphylaxis.

CANINE PARVOVIRUS
What it does Protects
against this viral disease which
is a leading cause of death in
puppies. The virus is shed in
the feces of infected dogs
leading to watery diarrhea,
vomiting, dehydration and
secondary bacterial infections.
When recommended The first
dose at 8 weeks of age; then every 3 to 4 weeks until 4 months
old. Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers and Pit Bull Terriers may
require additional boosters.
Booster recommendations Once yearly.
Potential side effects Mild transient reactions include
lethargy, loss of appetite, fever, or tenderness at the injection
site. The vaccine has been implicated in stimulating immune
system diseases but this has not been reliably confirmed.
Rarely, life‐threatening allergic reactions can occur.

INFECTIOUS TRACHEOBRONCHITIS (Bordetella Kennel Cough)
What it does Protects against bronchitis‐type respiratory
disease caused by Bordetella bacteria. The disease is
transmitted through air borne transfer of bacteria. Fever, dry
hacking cough and lethargy are some of the consequences of
infection. Rarely, a secondary pneumonia may develop.
When recommended The first dose 12 to 16 weeks of age
followed by a second dose in 3 to 4 weeks.
Booster recommendations Once or twice yearly depending
on the specific vaccine utilized.
Potential side effects Mild transient discomfort at the
injection site, coughing (with intranasal product)

CANINE LYME BORRELIOSIS
What it does Protects against tick‐transmitted disease that
can result in lameness, arthritis and fever.
When recommended The first dose 12 to 16 weeks of age
followed by a second dose in 3 to 4 weeks.
Booster recommendations Once yearly.
Potential side effects Possible soreness at the injection site
and lameness.

RATTLESNAKE VACCINE
What it does Vaccination can reduce the overall effects of
snakebite, reduce or eliminate the need for antivenom, and
other treatment because antibodies made by your dog in
response to the vaccine start neutralizing venom immediately.
When recommended If your dog works or plays where
rattlesnakes live, you should consider vaccination. The first
year vaccine is given, two doses are spaced one month apart.
Booster recommendations Boosters are recommended
annually in the Spring, or about a month before you take your
dog into rattlesnake habitat.
Potential side effects Occasional mild swelling at the
injection site. Rarely, mild instances of vomiting, diarrhea or
lethargy for one to two days after vaccination. Cases of life‐
threatening allergic reaction to the vaccine are extremely rare.