Vaccination

Depending upon the pet’s lifestyle your pet needs different vaccines. Our professional veterinary team members will create a vaccination plan that benefits your lifestyle. Please call Cornwall Animal Hospital at 905-842-8800 for assistance in creating your individual vaccine care plan. We are pleased to offer the following vaccines.
Rabies–It is considered a core vaccine, started at 14-16 weeks of age and repeated the first year then every at 3 years if with due date. It is mandatory by law in Ontario. Rabies is important to consider because it almost always causes death once neurological symptoms occur. A bite from an infected animal can spread the infection to humans which is not reversible.
Distemper-It is also considered part of a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease for domestic dogs and other animals such as ferrets, skunks, and raccoons, etc. It is often a fatal disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems.

Canine Hepatitis– It is also considered part of a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Infectious canine hepatitis is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver leading to serious complications.
Parvo – It is also considered part of a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus causing infectious gastrointestinal (GI) illness in puppies and young dogs borne on nonvaccinating/vaccinated moms. Without/delayed treatment, it is potentially deadly. The virus spreads by direct contact with an infected dog, or through feces.
Parainfluenza (Canine Influenza). It is also considered part of a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. The canine influenza virus is primarily the result of two influenza strains.
Leptospira-It is considered a lifestyle vaccine that is given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that mainly affects the liver or kidneys. The bacteria that cause leptospirosis thrive in water and are highly recommended to any dog that enjoys drinking from puddles or swimming in contaminated water.
Borrelia Burgdorferi (Lyme disease)– It is considered a lifestyle vaccine, given on a yearly basis starting with booster doses initially. Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs through the bite of an infected Deer tick. Once in the bloodstream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints or kidneys.
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)- It is considered a lifestyle vaccine, given on a yearly basis. Because the infection spreads when dogs are housed together, it is often seen soon after dogs have been in kennels, hence the name kennel cough. We recommend this vaccine to any dog that frequents the Dog Park, groomer, or kennel.

Dog’s Age	Recommended  Core Vaccine	Optional Vaccine
6 — 8 weeks	DHPP ( Distemper, Adenovirus [hepatitis], Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus)
10 — 12 weeks	DHPP	Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease ( lifestyle as recommended Vaccines)
16 — 18 weeks	DHPP, rabies	Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease ( lifestyle as recommended Vaccines)
Every 1 year	DHPP	Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease ( lifestyle as recommended Vaccines)
Every 3 years	Rabies (Mandatory by law ) if repeated  within Due date with an initial booster in a year	none

Cat’s Age	Recommended Vaccine	Optional Vaccine
6 — 8 weeks	FVRCP (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia)
10 — 12 weeks	FVRCP	Feline leukemia virus (FeLV), Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
16 — 18 weeks	FVRCP, Rabies	Feline leukemia virus (FeLV), Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
Every  year	FVRCP, Rabies	Feline leukemia virus (FeLV), Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)

Depending upon your lifestyle different vaccines are important for your fluffy friends. Our professional veterinary team members will create a vaccination plan that benefits your lifestyle. Please call Cornwall Animal Rabies. It is considered a core vaccine, started at 14-16 weeks of age and repeated the first year then every at 3 years if with due date. It is mandatory by law in Ontario. Rabies is important to consider because it almost always causes death once neurological symptoms occur. A bite from an infected animal can spread the infection to humans which is not reversible.
Feline Panleukopenia infection (FPV)- It is also considered a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis after initial booster doses for the first time. Once disease occurs, it is very severe and always fatal gastroenteritis (stomach and intestinal infection), with profound depression, dehydration, and collapse. It is very contagious to other household cats.
Feline respiratory virus infection (VFR)- It is also considered a core vaccine, given on a yearly basis after initial booster doses for the first time. This disease is caused by the VFR virus (FHV-1) or the calicivirus (FCV) – sometimes simultaneously. The syndrome is commonly termed feline upper respiratory infection (URI) and can cause long-term problems.
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV)– infection. It is considered as a lifestyle vaccine, given on a yearly basis after an initial booster for the first time after a Blood test showing free from disease. This virus is widespread and infection of outdoor cats or in catteries is common. Most persistently infected cats will die either from tumors or from immune system damage caused by the viral infection.
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)- It is also considered a lifestyle vaccine, given on a yearly basis after initial booster doses for the first time FIP is caused by a corona-virus. Infection with coronavirus is common, but the development of FIP is less common. This vaccine may be advised in some high-risk situations.