W. Jean Dodds, DVM

11561 Salinaz Avenue

Garden Grove, CA 92843

Phone: (714) 891-2022

Fax: (714) 891-2123

Note: The following vaccine protocol is offered for those dogs where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable. The schedule is one I recommend and should not interpreted to mean that other protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less satisfactory. It's a matter of professional judgment and choice.

Age of Pups

Vaccine Type

9 - 10 weeks

14 weeks

16 -18 weeks (optional)

20 weeks or older, if allowable by law

1 year

Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV (e.g. Intervet

Progard Puppy DPV)

Same as above

Same as above (optional)

Rabies

Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV

Rabies, killed 3-year product (give 3-4 weeks apart from distemper/parvovirus booster)

Perform vaccine antibody titers for distemper and parvovirus every three years thereafter, or more often, if desired. Vaccinate for rabies virus according to the law, except where circumstances indicate that a written waiver needs to be obtained from the primary care veterinarian. In that case, a rabies antibody titer can also be performed to accompany the waiver request.

Purchase a DVD of Dr. Dodds speaking at the 2010 Safer Pet Vaccination and Health Care Seminar. She spoke for more than 2 hours and answered questions on vaccination safety and managing and avoiding adverse reactions. Sign up for more information on the DVD and Program Guide at www.dogs4dogs.com/saferpet All proceeds above cost benefit the RabiesChallengeFund study of the rabies vaccine.

Dr. Dodds does diagnostic testing, including titer testing, at Hemopet.org