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Vaccinations

Protect Your Pet Against Infectious Disease

Animal Medical Center of Orland Park, in Orland Park, IL, specializes in providing required and supplementary vaccines for your dog or cat. Vaccines help cats and dogs live longer, healthier lives. Our staff is dedicated to your pet’s health, and we offer a wide variety of vaccines to prevent infectious diseases. Core vaccines are highly recommended for all dogs and cats, and supplementary vaccines are available depending on your pet’s situation or lifestyle. 

We know that all pets are unique, and no one vaccine plan fits every animal. Your dog or cat’s health is our primary concern! Our staff works with you to determine your pet’s risk level for certain diseases and develops a vaccine and booster schedule that is customized to your pet. Call our clinic today at 708-460-6000 to get your pet on a vaccination schedule.

Vaccinations For Dogs

Veterinarian-recommended vaccinations for dogs can be broken down into two categories – vaccines that are recommended for all dogs and vaccines that may be recommended depending on your pet’s lifestyle and situation. For example, if you board your dog frequently, they may require more vaccinations than a dog that doesn’t have a lot of interaction with other dogs. 

Core/Recommended Vaccinations

Rabies 1-year

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    One dose, as early as 3 months. Varies by state.

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    One dose

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Required annually

  • Additional Info:

    There is no treatment available for rabies, and it is 100% fatal. 

Rabies 3-year

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    One dose, as early as 3 months. Varies by state.

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    One dose

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Second vaccination recommended after 1 year. Boosters recommended every year after that.

  • Additional Info:

    There is no treatment available for rabies, and it is 100% fatal.

Distemper

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    Minimum 3 doses given between 6 & 16 weeks.

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses given 3-4 weeks apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Puppies need a booster 1 year after full series & all dogs need a booster every year.

  • Additional Info:

    Distemper is a severe disease which can cause permanent brain damage, among other effects.

Parvovirus

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    Minimum 3 doses given between 6 & 16 weeks.

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses given 3-4 weeks apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Puppies need a booster 1 year after full series & all dogs need a booster annually. 

  • Additional Info:

    Parvo is contagious & can be fatal if left untreated.

Adenovirus, Type 1 (also called Canine Hepatitis) 

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    Depends on the vaccine

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    Depends on the vaccine

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Puppies need a booster 1 year after full series & all dogs need a booster every year.

  • Additional Info:

    Adenovirus spreads via saliva, urine, or feces. It can lead to serious liver damage or death.

Adenovirus, Type 2 (also called Kennel Cough)

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    Minimum 3 doses given between 6 & 16 weeks.

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses given 3-4 weeks apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Puppies need a booster 1 year after full series & all dogs need a booster every year.

  • Additional Info:

    Spreads via coughs & sneezes

Non-Core/Situational Vaccinations

Parainfluenza

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    Administered at 6-8 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 12-14 weeks old

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    1 dose

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Boosters may be needed after 1 year. Revaccination annually. 

  • Additional Info:

    Symptoms include a cough & a fever. 

Bordetella Bronchiseptica

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    Depends on the vaccine type. Usually, one dose is needed.

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    If using intranasal or oral version: 1 dose. If using injected version: 2 doses.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Dogs that are boarded frequently may need 6-month or annual boosters.

  • Additional Info:

    Not usually serious but can be dangerous for young puppies. Usually occurs after boarding. 

Lyme Disease

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    1 dose as early as 9 weeks. A second dose 2-4 weeks later. 

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart. 

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Recommended annually, prior to the start of tick season.

  • Additional Info:

    Only recommended for dogs at high risk of exposure to Lyme disease-carrying ticks. 

Leptospirosis

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    1 dose as early as 8 weeks. A second dose 2-4 weeks later. 

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Annually for dogs in high-risk areas.

  • Additional Info:

    Vaccination restricted to high-risk areas. Exposure to rodents & standing water can lead to an infection.

Canine Influenza

  • Initial Puppy Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    1 dose as early as 6-8 weeks. A second dose 2-4 weeks later. 

  • Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Revaccination annually. 

  • Additional Info:

    Not usually serious but can be dangerous for young puppies. Usually occurs after boarding.

Vaccinations For Cats

Veterinarian-recommended vaccinations for cats can be broken down into two categories – vaccines recommended for all cats and vaccines that may be recommended depending on your pet’s lifestyle and situation. For example, if your cat is a majority outdoor cat, they may require other vaccinations than indoor cats. 

Core/Recommended Vaccinations

Rabies

  • Initial Kitten Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    Single dose as early as 16 weeks. Revaccinate 1 year later.

  • Initial Adult Cat Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    Single dose with yearly booster

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Revaccination annually. 

  • Additional Info:

    There is no treatment available for rabies, and it is 100% fatal.

Feline Distemper

  • Initial Kitten Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

  • Initial Adult Cat Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    1 dose 1 year after the last dose of initial series. Revaccination annually. 

  • Additional Info:

    A severely contagious disease that normally strikes kittens & can cause death.

Feline Herpesvirus

  • Initial Kitten Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

  • Initial Adult Cat Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    1 dose 1 year after the last dose of initial series. Revaccination annually. 

  • Additional Info:

    This virus causes feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), which is a very contagious upper respiratory condition.

Calicivirus

  • Initial Kitten Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

  • Initial Adult Cat Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    1 dose 1 year after the last dose of initial series. Revaccination annually. 

  • Additional Info:

    A very contagious upper respiratory condition that causes joint pain, oral ulcerations, fever, & anorexia.

Non-Core/Situational Vaccinations

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

  • Initial Kitten Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    As early as 8 weeks, then 3-4 weeks later.

  • Initial Adult Cat Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Every cat should get a booster at 1 year. Annual vaccination only recommended if the cat is an outdoor cat.

  • Additional Info:

    Transmitted via cat-to-cat contact & can cause cancer.

Bordetella

  • Initial Kitten Vaccination (under 16 weeks):

    As early as 4 weeks.

  • Initial Adult Cat Vaccination (16 weeks+):

    2 doses, 1 year apart.

  • Booster Recommendations:

    Revaccination annually. 

  • Additional Info:

    A contagious upper respiratory condition.

Does Your Cat Or Dog Need A Vaccination? Call 708-460-6000 To Get Scheduled.

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