Animal Health Exam

Vaccinations

At Coombs Veterinary Hospital we believe that vaccinations are important to keep your animal happy and healthy, as well as to protect your human family, and others in the community. We like to find a balance between appropriate coverage and over-vaccination. As such, we recommend certain "Core" vaccines that should be continued in all animals, and offer others as optional choices based on your pet's life style and risk factors. Your veterinarian will discuss these risk factors with you during an Annual Health Examination to determine which vaccines are appropriate for your pet.

Our Vaccination Protocol for Dogs:

DA2PP (CORE) - Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type II, Parainfluenza, and Parvo virus
Rabies (CORE)
Bordetella (aka "Kennel Cough")
Leptospirosis

Age	DA2PP	Rabies	Bordetella	Leptospirosis
8 weeks	√
12 weeks	√
16 weeks	√	√	as needed	as needed
1 year	√	√	as needed	as needed
2 years +	Every 3 yrs as needed	Every 3 yrs as needed	Every year as needed	Every year as needed

These vaccine protocols are provided as guidelines, and your veterinarian will help to determine a vaccination schedule that is appropriate for your individual animal.

We also believe in splitting our vaccines to reduce the overall load on your pet's immune system, and reduce vaccine reactions.

Our Vaccination Protocol for Cats:

FVRCP (CORE) - Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici Virus, and Panleukopenia Virus
Rabies (CORE)
LVK - Feline Leukemia Virus

Age	FVRCP	Rabies	LVK
8 weeks	√
12 weeks	√
16 weeks	√	√	as needed
1 year	√	√	as needed
2 year +	Every 3 yrs as needed	Every 3 years as needed	Every year as needed

While we encourage all rabbit owners to vaccinate against the Viral Hemorrhagic Diarrhea virus, there are currently no FILAVAC vaccines available in central Vancouver Island.
These vaccines are not yet licensed in Canada, and come all the way from Europe.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and will be ordering an increased supply for use in 2022.