VACCINATION RULES

- ANNUAL BOOSTER:

• Given once a year, must be up to date

• Often called Lepto 2 or Lepto 4

• No wait time required

• Example: If your dog has had their booster on Thursday, they can come to us the same day

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- DHP:

• Given once every 3 years, must be up to date

• Often called DHP or DHPPI

• No wait time required

• Example: If your dog has had their booster on Thursday, they can come to us the same day

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- CANINE COUGH (KENNEL COUGH):

• Optional, they do not have to have this to come to us

• If you do choose to give it to your dog, you must do it AT LEAST 2 weeks before they come here. If it is done any sooner, they cannot stay as it is a live contagious vaccine

• Example: If your dog has the vaccine on the 10th of the month, they wouldn't be able to come until after the 24th of the month

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- PRIMARY VACCINATIONS:

• These are your dog's first ever vaccines, often given to puppies or dogs whose annual vaccinations expired and are now having to start again

• They are given in 2 parts, after the first part is given, your vet will tell you to return in 2/4 weeks for the second part. 

• Your dog can stay with us 2 weeks AFTER the 2nd part of the primary vaccine is given.

• Example: You take your dog for the second part of the primary vaccine on the 1st of the month, your dog can stay with us after the 14th of the month.

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