--- title: Which Vaccines Do You Require? | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/which-vaccines-do-you-require/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) - Which vaccines do you require? # Which vaccines do you require? Dogs need rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Cats need rabies and FVRCP. Records must show every vaccine up to date and not expiring during the stay. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Recommended but not required are leptospirosis, heartworm prevention and flea prevention. ## Dogs | Vaccine | Note | | --- | --- | | Rabies | Required by California law for dogs, with few exceptions. | | Distemper/parvo | Often given as a combination shot. | | Bordetella | Injection, intranasal or oral; does not cover every respiratory illness. | | Canine influenza (H3N2 and H3N8) | Recommended, not required. One vaccine covers both; first dose, booster in 3 to 4 weeks, then yearly. | ## Cats Cats need rabies and FVRCP, the combination that covers rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia. ## How to send records - Upload them to your ProPetware account. - Or email a copy. - Or bring a copy to the first check-in. - Send updates after any booster. ## Flea and tick Pets should arrive flea and tick free. If a problem is found after drop-off, the pet is bathed and the owner pays for the bath. ## Why records must stay current The records have to show the vaccines are current on the first day and still valid on the last. A rabies certificate that expires halfway through the stay is the most common problem, so check the dates a month before you travel. Rabies is every three years for healthy adult dogs and cats, while Bordetella boosters follow your vet's schedule and canine influenza is yearly after the booster. ## Recommended extras Leptospirosis, heartworm prevention and flea prevention are recommended, not required. Talk to your vet about which fit your pet's life. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [Happy Paws Kennels things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [Vaccine readiness checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/vaccine-readiness-checker/) - [Vaccines](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/) - [Do you require the canine flu vaccine?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-require-the-canine-flu-vaccine/) - [Vaccines](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/vaccines/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [Do you require the canine flu vaccine?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-require-the-canine-flu-vaccine/) - [Can I bring my dog's bed?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-my-dogs-bed/) - [Can I bring toys?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-toys/) - [Why do you ask me to leave my dog in the car at check-in?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/why-do-you-ask-me-to-leave-my-dog-in-the-car-at-check-in/) - [Why remove a prong collar?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/why-remove-a-prong-collar/) - [Can I tour without an appointment?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-tour-without-an-appointment/) - [Are the runs heated and air-conditioned?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-the-runs-heated-and-air-conditioned/) - [How big are the kennels?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-big-are-the-kennels/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### Is the leptospirosis vaccine required? No. It is recommended along with heartworm and flea prevention. ### What if a vaccine expires mid-stay? Records need to be good through the end of the stay, so renew before you come. ### Do older pets need titers? Please call 707-678-6600 about records other than standard vaccines. ### Does a kitten need the same shots? Kittens need rabies and FVRCP for their age. The minimum age for any stay is 16 weeks.