What is the difference between core and non-core vaccines?
Core vaccines are the vaccinations that all pets will receive regardless of breed, lifestyle, and other factors. For dogs, these include rabies, bordetella, parvo, distemper, and hepatitis. For cats, these include rabies, feline viral rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia, feline distemper, and calicivirus. Non-core vaccines are given to animals that are at a higher risk, including animals that live in rural areas, spend time outdoors, and pets who are frequently kenneled.