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How Many Parvo Vaccines Should Puppies Have Before Transport?

Discover the results of the ASPCA’s study on vaccinating puppies for parvovirus by reading the study and reviewing an accompanying video.

Shelter Guidelines: Animal Transport

Learn how the Association of Shelter Veterinarians shelter guidelines can be implemented to create safe animal transport programs.

FAQ: Must We Vaccinate All Foster Animals?

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services veterinarians explain why vaccinating foster puppies and kittens is crucial.

Vaccinating Special Populations

The benefits of immediately vaccinating on entry almost every animal over four weeks of age typically outweigh the risks.

Preventive Health Care & Vaccinations

When vaccination protocols are appropriately developed and properly applied, they can be among the most important and lifesaving tools available to shelters.

Frequently Asked Vaccination 101 Questions

Here are the answers from our shelter medicine veterinarians to common questions about vaccination.

FAQ: Must We Always Vaccinate on Intake?

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services veterinarians explain the importance of vaccinating on intake and using the right vaccines.

Why Puppies & Kittens Need Frequent Core Vaccines

This article provides an overview of vaccine timing and the role that maternal antibodies play in animal health.

FAQ: How Should We Vaccinate Special Populations?

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services veterinarians explain the best procedures for vaccinating special populations.

FAQ: Why Does Disease Still Happen Even When We Vaccinate?

ASPCA Shelter Medicine Services veterinarians explain why disease still happens in shelters where regular vaccinations take place.