Many canine diseases may be prevented by proper vaccination programs. Vaccinations are broken into two groups.

• Core vaccine
• Elective vaccine

Core vaccine

Vaccinations that every dog should receive regardless of life style or activity are 

• DA₂PPv (this vaccine is a combination vaccine protecting against several diseases including Distemper and Parvovirus)
• Rabies

Elective Vaccines

Vaccinations that are recommended to each dog based on life style and risk assesment for the individual dog are 

• Lymes
• Leptospirosis
• Bordetella
• Canine Dental Vaccine