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Vaccinations
Protect your pet from preventable diseases with vaccination plans tailored to their age, lifestyle, and health needs, for pets in Shorewood, Whitefish Bay and Glendale.
Vaccine | Type | What It Protects Against | First Dose | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DHPP | Core | Distemper, Hepatitis (Adenovirus), Parvovirus, Parainfluenza | 6–8 weeks | Every 3–4 weeks until 16 weeks of age |
Bordetella | Core | Kennel cough | 6–8 weeks | 2 doses, 3–4 weeks apart |
Rabies | Core | Rabies virus | 16 weeks | 1 dose. Required by Wisconsin law |
Leptospirosis | Core | Leptospira bacteria | 12 weeks | 2 doses, 3–4 weeks apart |
Lyme | Lifestyle | Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi, spread by ticks) | 12–14 weeks | 2 doses, 3 weeks apart |
Canine Influenza | Lifestyle | Dog flu (H3N2/H3N8 strains) | 12–14 weeks | 2 doses, 3 weeks apart |
Core = recommended for every puppy at Bayshore.
Lifestyle = recommended based on your dog's activities and exposure, such as ticks, boarding, daycare or dog parks.
About Each Dog Vaccine
DHPP
DHPP protects against four viruses: distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), parvovirus and parainfluenza. Parvo and distemper spread easily between dogs and are often fatal in unvaccinated puppies. Puppies need a series of shots because the protection they get from their mother fades at an unpredictable age.
Bordetella
Bordetella is the most common cause of kennel cough, a contagious cough that spreads wherever dogs share air, toys or water bowls. Most boarding kennels, daycares, groomers and training classes require it.
Rabies
Rabies is a fatal virus that can spread from animals to people. Wisconsin law requires all dogs to be vaccinated. The first shot lasts one year, and after that boosters are given every one or three years.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection spread through the urine of wildlife such as raccoons, rats and deer, often in puddles and standing water. It can cause serious kidney and liver damage and can also spread to people. We consider it core because city and suburban dogs are exposed too.
Lyme
Lyme disease is spread by ticks, and Wisconsin is one of the highest-risk states. It can cause fever, lameness, tiredness and, in some dogs, kidney disease. We recommend it for dogs that spend time in wooded areas, tall grass or parks, along with year-round tick prevention.
Canine Influenza
Dog flu is a contagious respiratory virus that causes coughing, nasal discharge and fever, and it can lead to pneumonia. We recommend it for dogs that board, go to daycare, visit dog parks or attend shows and training classes.
Kitten Vaccine Schedule
Most kittens start their vaccines at 8 weeks. Your veterinarian will tailor the plan to your kitten's health and whether they will spend time outdoors.
Vaccine | Type | What It Protects Against | First Dose | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FVRCP | Core | Rhinotracheitis (feline herpesvirus), Calicivirus, Panleukopenia | 8 weeks | Every 3 weeks until 16 weeks of age |
Rabies | Core | Rabies virus | 16 weeks | 1 dose |
FeLV/FIV Test | Highly Recommended | Screens for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) | 12–14 weeks | Quick blood test |
Feline Leukemia (FeLV) | Lifestyle | Feline leukemia virus | After a negative FeLV/FIV test | 2 doses, 3–4 weeks apart |
Core = recommended for every kitten at Bayshore.
Lifestyle = recommended for cats that go outdoors or live with or meet cats that do.
About Each Cat Vaccine
FVRCP
FVRCP protects against feline herpesvirus (rhinotracheitis), calicivirus and panleukopenia. Herpesvirus and calicivirus cause sneezing, eye discharge and mouth ulcers. Panleukopenia, also called feline distemper, is often fatal in kittens. The virus survives a long time in the environment, so indoor cats need protection too.
Rabies
Rabies is a fatal virus that can spread to people. Even indoor cats can be exposed, most often by a bat that gets into the house. Some municipalities require cats to be vaccinated. The first shot lasts one year, and after that boosters are given every one or three years.
FeLV/FIV Test
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) weaken a cat's immune system. Kittens can carry either virus and still look healthy. A quick blood test tells us your kitten's status, which guides their care and is important before they meet other cats.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
FeLV spreads through close contact such as grooming, shared food bowls and bites. We recommend the vaccine for cats that go outdoors or live with cats that do. Cats need a negative FeLV/FIV test before their first dose.