Preventive Care

Vaccines A-Z

Core vs non-core, by species.

How to use this library

Start with species and exposure context, then review category (core/non-core). Final schedules should always be individualized by your veterinarian and local regulations.

Protects against rabies, a fatal zoonotic disease. Legal requirements vary by jurisdiction.

Feline Panleukopenia

Critical feline core protection typically included in FVRCP.

FVRCP (Feline Core Combination)

Core feline vaccine that protects against common severe viral diseases.

Bordetella (Feline)

Considered for some high-density feline environments with outbreak risk.

Chlamydia felis

Used in settings with documented chlamydial respiratory risk (multi-cat populations).

Feline Leukemia (FeLV)

Important for cats with outdoor exposure or unknown-contact risk.

H3N2 Influenza (Feline Risk Context)

Cats can be affected during certain outbreaks; prevention planning may include facility-level risk controls.

Canine Adenovirus-2

Component usually delivered within DHPP to support respiratory/hepatic protection.

Canine Distemper

Core distemper protection delivered via combination vaccines.

Canine Parvovirus

High-priority protection in puppies and under-vaccinated dogs.

DHPP (Canine Distemper Combination)

Core canine vaccine covering severe viral diseases that can be life-threatening.

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

Helps reduce risk and severity of kennel-cough complex in higher-exposure dogs.

Canine Influenza

Recommended for dogs with frequent close-contact exposure (boarding/daycare/events).

Canine Parainfluenza

Part of respiratory-risk prevention strategies in multi-dog environments.

Reduces risk of leptospirosis, an environmental zoonotic disease that can affect kidneys/liver.

Lyme (Borrelia burgdorferi)

Can reduce Lyme disease risk in dogs with tick exposure in endemic regions.

Canine Coronavirus

Limited-use vaccine in specific contexts; not routinely recommended in most pet settings.

Rattlesnake Toxoid

Discussed in selected high-risk snake-exposure regions; preventive utility depends on local context.