1. A. All dogs and cats may be vaccinated upon initial impound. A veterinarian or trained staff member may administer the following core vaccines:

   1. (1) Dogs:

      1. (a) DA2PP or DHPP vaccine to provide protection against distemper, adenovirus-2, parvovirus, parainfluenza. Adult dogs may be vaccinated upon intake. Puppies may be vaccinated starting at 4-6 weeks of age and re-vaccinated every 2-4 weeks until 16-18 weeks of age.
      2. (b) Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine to protect against kennel cough for puppies and adult dogs.
   2. (2) Cats: FVRCP vaccine to provide protection against feline herpesvirus, feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, and feline panleukopenia. Adult cats may be vaccinated once upon intake. Kittens may be vaccinated starting at 4-6 weeks of age and re-vaccinated every 2-4 weeks until 18 weeks of age. A modified live vaccine is recommended.
2. B. All animals shall be considered unvaccinated unless a documented medical record exists. Special consideration shall be given to animals with medical conditions, pregnant animals and animals less than 4 weeks old.
3. C. Core vaccines may be administered at the time of intake for optimum disease control.
4. D. Rabies vaccinations may be given at the time of adoption or by the adopter’s veterinarian depending on local municipal or county ordinance.
5. E. Rabies vaccinations shall be administered pursuant to Section 77-1-3 NMSA 1978.

[16.24.7.15 NMAC - N, 5/25/2021]