Vaccinations, when given on a regular basis, are one of the best methods to keep your pet healthy. Yet, vaccines may have rare side effects. After a careful evaluation of the vaccines available from different manufacturers, we have selected vaccines which we deem best in class. Our vaccine protocol has been developed with the goal of maximizing protection and minimizing risk to your pet. We advise giving the core vaccines to cats and dogs (after completion of their puppy or kitten series) every three years. These core vaccines are to be given to all dogs and cats for life and include protection against canine and feline distemper, respiratory viruses, canine parvovirus, and rabies, which is required by law.
We administer Boehringer-Ingelheims's Imrab Rabies vaccines because they are thimerosal-free.
Our hospital also offers vaccines to protect dogs from Lyme disease, kennel cough (Bordetella), Canine Influenza, Distemper/Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis. We carry Zoetis' Vanguard line of Lyme, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza vaccines and Merck's line of Nobivac Edge Distemper/Parvovirus and Leptospirosis vaccines.
We recommend Vanguard crLyme vaccine because it is the only vaccine with seven OspC antigens, which provides the broadest coverage. Vanguard is also the only vaccine providing 15-month immunity and innovative technology that minimizes extraneous proteins, resulting in a safer, minimally reactive vaccine. It is important to vaccinate dogs against Lyme disease, especially in our area, where the incidence of Lyme was around 7.5% in 2020.
Vanguard Rapid Response is a trivalent intranasal Bordetella vaccine which also protects against parainfluenza and adenovirus type 2, in addition to Bordetella bronchiseptica. This single-nostril administration affords the first and only proven 1-year duration of immunity for all three antigens. For dogs who will not tolerate an intranasal bordetella vaccine, Zoetis offers an injectable Bordetella vaccine. We do not offer oral Bordetella vaccines because they are not as effective.
Vanguard CIV (H3N2/H3N8) is a bivalent canine influenza vaccine. We prefer this vaccine because it is thimerosal-free and adjuvanted to boost immune response.
For Distemper, Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis, Nobivac Edge vaccines provide effective protection at smaller doses, minimizing the risk of immune system vaccine reactions. Merck's Distemper/Parvovirus vaccine also protects against Adenovirus type 1 (Hepatitis) and Parainfluenza, while their Leptospirosis vaccine is the only one which provides the comprehensive protection against four serotypes. Merck's vaccine is also effective against urinary shedding and mortality in both urban and suburban environments.
In order to provide maximum safety for our feline patients, we use the PureVax line of vaccines by Boehringer Ingelheim. These vaccines contain no potentially harmful adjuvants as other vaccines do to boost immunity. A recommended vaccine for cats, especially those that go outdoors, is the Feline Leukemia Vaccine.
All optional, non-core vaccines are given only after a risk assessment by our veterinarians, which includes thoroughly discussing your pet's lifestyle and location in the Delaware area. Because vaccines do not all afford the same degrees of protection, we recommend clients vaccinate their pets at our hospital. We have developed a vaccine protocol we feel is best for your pet, providing maximum protection at minimum risk. Our vaccines are stored at manufacturer mandated temperatures and are monitored by both digital and traditional thermometers. We have a pharmaceutical grade refrigerator. Our staff would be glad to answer any questions you may have about our vaccines and your pet's needs.
We administer Boehringer-Ingelheims's Imrab Rabies vaccines because they are thimerosal-free.
Our hospital also offers vaccines to protect dogs from Lyme disease, kennel cough (Bordetella), Canine Influenza, Distemper/Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis. We carry Zoetis' Vanguard line of Lyme, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza vaccines and Merck's line of Nobivac Edge Distemper/Parvovirus and Leptospirosis vaccines.
We recommend Vanguard crLyme vaccine because it is the only vaccine with seven OspC antigens, which provides the broadest coverage. Vanguard is also the only vaccine providing 15-month immunity and innovative technology that minimizes extraneous proteins, resulting in a safer, minimally reactive vaccine. It is important to vaccinate dogs against Lyme disease, especially in our area, where the incidence of Lyme was around 7.5% in 2020.
Vanguard Rapid Response is a trivalent intranasal Bordetella vaccine which also protects against parainfluenza and adenovirus type 2, in addition to Bordetella bronchiseptica. This single-nostril administration affords the first and only proven 1-year duration of immunity for all three antigens. For dogs who will not tolerate an intranasal bordetella vaccine, Zoetis offers an injectable Bordetella vaccine. We do not offer oral Bordetella vaccines because they are not as effective.
Vanguard CIV (H3N2/H3N8) is a bivalent canine influenza vaccine. We prefer this vaccine because it is thimerosal-free and adjuvanted to boost immune response.
For Distemper, Parvovirus, and Leptospirosis, Nobivac Edge vaccines provide effective protection at smaller doses, minimizing the risk of immune system vaccine reactions. Merck's Distemper/Parvovirus vaccine also protects against Adenovirus type 1 (Hepatitis) and Parainfluenza, while their Leptospirosis vaccine is the only one which provides the comprehensive protection against four serotypes. Merck's vaccine is also effective against urinary shedding and mortality in both urban and suburban environments.
In order to provide maximum safety for our feline patients, we use the PureVax line of vaccines by Boehringer Ingelheim. These vaccines contain no potentially harmful adjuvants as other vaccines do to boost immunity. A recommended vaccine for cats, especially those that go outdoors, is the Feline Leukemia Vaccine.
All optional, non-core vaccines are given only after a risk assessment by our veterinarians, which includes thoroughly discussing your pet's lifestyle and location in the Delaware area. Because vaccines do not all afford the same degrees of protection, we recommend clients vaccinate their pets at our hospital. We have developed a vaccine protocol we feel is best for your pet, providing maximum protection at minimum risk. Our vaccines are stored at manufacturer mandated temperatures and are monitored by both digital and traditional thermometers. We have a pharmaceutical grade refrigerator. Our staff would be glad to answer any questions you may have about our vaccines and your pet's needs.
