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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.
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Both Core
Rabies
Protects against rabies, a fatal zoonotic disease. Legal requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Cat Core
Feline Panleukopenia
Critical feline core protection typically included in FVRCP.
Cat Core
FVRCP (Feline Core Combination)
Core feline vaccine that protects against common severe viral diseases.
Cat Non-core
Bordetella (Feline)
Considered for some high-density feline environments with outbreak risk.
Cat Non-core
Chlamydia felis
Used in settings with documented chlamydial respiratory risk (multi-cat populations).
Cat Non-core
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
Important for cats with outdoor exposure or unknown-contact risk.
Cat Other
H3N2 Influenza (Feline Risk Context)
Cats can be affected during certain outbreaks; prevention planning may include facility-level risk controls.
Dog Core
Canine Adenovirus-2
Component usually delivered within DHPP to support respiratory/hepatic protection.
Dog Core
Canine Distemper
Core distemper protection delivered via combination vaccines.
Dog Core
Canine Parvovirus
High-priority protection in puppies and under-vaccinated dogs.
Dog Core
DHPP (Canine Distemper Combination)
Core canine vaccine covering severe viral diseases that can be life-threatening.
Dog Non-core
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Helps reduce risk and severity of kennel-cough complex in higher-exposure dogs.
Dog Non-core
Canine Influenza
Recommended for dogs with frequent close-contact exposure (boarding/daycare/events).
Dog Non-core
Canine Parainfluenza
Part of respiratory-risk prevention strategies in multi-dog environments.
Dog Non-core
Leptospirosis
Reduces risk of leptospirosis, an environmental zoonotic disease that can affect kidneys/liver.
Dog Non-core
Lyme (Borrelia burgdorferi)
Can reduce Lyme disease risk in dogs with tick exposure in endemic regions.
Dog Other
Canine Coronavirus
Limited-use vaccine in specific contexts; not routinely recommended in most pet settings.
Dog Other
Rattlesnake Toxoid
Discussed in selected high-risk snake-exposure regions; preventive utility depends on local context.