Core vaccinations include:
DOGS Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus 2 (Hepatitis), Parainfluenza, Rabies*

* The State of Texas requires an initial rabies vaccination, a one year booster, then boosters every 3 years thereafter.  Most killed rabies vaccines are licensed and proven efficacious for at least 3 years.  Bexar county recognizes the 3 year rabies vaccination, however Kendall and Comal counties still require annual vaccination with the 3-year rabies product.  Our policy at Bergheim Pet Hospital is to let the pet owner choose (informed consent) how they would like to have their pets vaccinated.

CATS Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Rabies**

Bergheim Pet Hospital & Clinic utilizes only non-adjuvented vaccinations by (Purevax by Merial) to minimize the risk of allergic reaction and vaccination-site sarcomas in cats.  Currently, the Purevax Rabies vaccination is only licensed for 1 year duration of immunity so annual vaccination is recommended.

Non Core (elective) vaccinations include:
DOGS Bordetella (kennel cough) recommended or dogs that board, groom, or train; Leptospirosis (the 4 serovar vaccine is recommended for dogs exposed to wildlife (raccoons, skunks, squirrels, rats, mice) or standing water (creeks, tanks, ponds); rattlesnake (Crotalus) vaccine (recommended for dogs that hunt, hike, or camp more than 2 hours from an emergency vet)

CATS feline Leukemia (recommended for cats with outdoor access or exposure to indoor/outdoor cats)

Bergheim Pet Hospital & Clinic does NOT currently utilize the following vaccinations due to 1) lack of efficacy 2) potential harm 3) low/no risk of exposure:

• Canine Coronavirus, Lyme disease, Giardia, Prophyromonas Denticanis-Gulae-Salivosa Bactrin ("Dental vaccine")

• Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), Chlamydia, Ringworm