Vaccine questions

Rabies, distemper/parvo (often one combination shot), Bordetella and canine influenza. No dog is accepted without proof of current rabies.

Yes. The first dose is accepted for boarding, then the booster follows 3 to 4 weeks later and the vaccine is repeated yearly. Do not miss the booster.

Leptospirosis, heartworm prevention and flea prevention. Ask your veterinarian about them.

No. It can be an injection, intranasal or oral form. Your veterinarian sets how often it is repeated.

Rabies and FVRCP, the feline combination that covers rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia.

California law requires it for cats and dogs, and the vaccine is repeated every three years in healthy adults. Your veterinarian sets the schedule.

They must be current through the end of the stay. A vaccine that expires mid-stay is a problem, so check the dates.

Upload them to your online account, email them, or bring a copy to the first check-in. Send updated records after boosters.

Allow time for the canine flu booster, which comes 3 to 4 weeks after the first dose. Pets must be 16 weeks old before the first day.

No vaccine covers every respiratory illness, because several viruses and bacteria can cause kennel cough. Vaccinating still helps, which is why Bordetella and canine influenza are asked.

See the kennel cough and canine influenza pages for plain-English detail.

Send the new record before the stay. A record that expires partway through the stay must be updated, so ask your veterinarian for a current copy.

Pets must be 16 weeks old before the first day of the stay and have received the vaccinations recommended for their age.