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Based on these responses, as well as considering the animal's age and health condition, the practice can decide which non-core vaccinations are essential for each specific patient. Each practice may customize a survey based on its locality and the prevalence of infectious diseases, or it can utilize the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) canine and feline Vaccination Calculator, available online, to generate vaccine recommendations in accordance with the 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines and the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines.
REFERENCES 1. Johnson A. Customized Vaccination Protocols Making Them Work in Your Practice . Insight Companion Animal Edition 2021. Available at: https://www.qgdigitalpublishing. com/publication/?m=54561&i=714542&p=6&ver=html5. Accessed March 15, 2024. 2. Canine Vaccine Lifestyle Calculator . Available at https:// www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/2022-aaha-canine- vaccination-guidelines/vaccine-lifestyle-calculator/. Accessed March 18, 2024. 3. Feline Vaccine Lifestyle Calculator . Available at https://
Questions to consider include, but are not limited to: 1, 2, 3
• Where do you live? Apartment, home with a yard, etc.? • What type of area do you live in? Urban, suburban, rural, etc.? • Does your animal have access to wildlife or areas to which wildlife also have access? • Does your animal have access to farm animals or farms? • Does your animal have access to rodents? • If your animal plays in the yard, do they have dogs on the other side of shared fences? • Is your cat indoors, outdoors, or indoor/outdoor? Consider catios, balconies, yards, etc. • Does your pet travel with you? If yes, where? • What outdoor activities does your pet do with you? Hiking, boating (including paddleboarding and kayaks), hunting, playing in lakes, etc. • Where does your animal go with you? • Does your animal go to a boarding facility, grooming facility, or doggie daycare?
www.aaha.org/resources/2020-aahaaafp-feline- vaccination-guidelines/feline-vaccine-calculator/. Accessed March 18, 2024.
RESOURCES 1. 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines . Available at: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/2022-aaha-canine- vaccination-guidelines/home/. Accessed March 13, 2024. 2. 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines . Available at: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/2020-aahaaafp- feline-vaccination-guidelines/feline-vaccination-home/. Accessed March 13, 2024.
• Does your dog go to stores or restaurants with you? • Does your dog go to dog parks or off-leash areas?
• Do you foster animals for a humane society, shelter, or rescue? • Does your dog have the potential to be bitten by a rattlesnake? • Does your dog live in or travel to areas where ticks are common? It is essential to save the responses as a part of the patient’s medical records, especially the declination of any vaccines. Whether the recommendations are straightforward or not, engaging the clients in the conversations is crucial to ensure they possess the information needed to make an informed decision for their animal. These discussions and veterinary recommendations will assist everyone in navigating and determining what is best for their pet's well-being. Selecting appropriate non-core vaccines for dogs and cats requires a personalized approach and a consideration of all essential factors. By understanding the risks and benefits associated with non-core vaccines, pet owners can ensure optimal protection against infectious diseases while minimizing unnecessary vaccinations.
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