Vaccination of dogs

Frequency of vaccination thereafter varies depending on the lifestyle of the individual dog, including:[4] Because these factors may change over time, many professional organizations[4][5] recommend routine annual examinations, where a vaccination plan for each individual canine can be decided during a discussion between the veterinarian and dog owner.

Core vaccines protect animals from severe, life-threatening diseases which have global distribution.

Non-core vaccines are those that are required by only those animals whose geographical location, local environment or lifestyle places them at risk of contracting specific infections.

In the executive summary section, the WSAVA guidelines[1] argue in support of "the development and use of simple in-practice tests for determination of seroconversion (antibody) following vaccination."

The open letter critique focuses on the less-nuanced summary of these recommendations in the tables given for vaccination guidelines, which could imply that re-vaccination should occur every three years.

Vets and owners should also consider factors that have been shown to increase the risk of adverse vaccine reactions.