Vaccination guidelines for dogs (canine) and cats (feline) in Peru

Authors

  • Alicia Rubio Veterinaria Rubio, Lima
  • Ricardo Martínez Ávila Veterinaria Corpac, Lima
  • Héctor Guzmán Iturbe Veterinaria Las Garzas, Lima
  • Fernando Chávez Zapata Veterinaria Berchi, Lima
  • Gabriela De la Colina INVETSA, Lima
  • José Salazar Guevara Asociación de Médicos Veterinarios en Práctica de Pequeños Animales – AMVEPPA, Lima
  • Ignacio Antonio Ramírez Universidad Alas Peruanas, Lima
  • Helio Autrán de Morais Comité Internacional COLAVAC-FIAVAC , Barcelona
  • Jorge Guerrero Comité Internacional COLAVAC-FIAVAC , Barcelona

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v29i4.15205

Keywords:

manual, vaccination, dog, cat, COLAVAC

Abstract

The Peruvian Committee of COLAVAC has prepared this vaccination guide for the Peruvian veterinarian to be used as a tool in the design of vaccination schedules for dogs and cats, based on risk analysis, presence of endemic diseases and characteristics of vaccines currently available in Peru. The document present recommendations for vaccination schedules with essential vaccines as well as those of optional use. Vaccination is a medical act, so the final decision must be made by the clinician considering in addition to the factors mentioned above, the characteristics of each patient including the risk/benefit of immunization. In each case, the vaccination strategy should be discussed with the owner so that the owner can make an informed decision.

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Published

2018-11-25

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Artículos Primarios

How to Cite

Rubio, A., Martínez Ávila, R., Guzmán Iturbe, H., Chávez Zapata, F., De la Colina, G., Salazar Guevara, J., Antonio Ramírez, I., Autrán de Morais, H., & Guerrero, J. (2018). Vaccination guidelines for dogs (canine) and cats (feline) in Peru. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 29(4), 1463-1474. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v29i4.15205