What is an antibody/vaccicheck and when should I consider this for my dog?

Antibody testing acts as a tool to test for cells that would provide protective immunity against certain viruses for our dogs and cats 

If adequate levels are present, your dog/cat might need not require additional booster vaccinations. It is thereby a means of preventing over vaccination 

   

Titer test for dogs tests for antibodies against: 

• Canine infectious hepatitis (CIH)/ Canine Adenovirus 
• Canine distemper virus (CDV) 
• Canine parvovirus (CPV) 

Titer test for cats tests for antibodies against: 

• Feline Panleukopenia (FPLV) 
• Feline Herpes Virus (FHV)
• Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

Kai's recommends using antibody testing (Vaccicheck) has a screening tool in the following scenarios 

• Determining revaccination intervals of core vaccinations in dogs and cats after completion of their puppy vaccination series AND first year booster shot 
• For pets who previously had a history of an adverse reaction to a core vaccine 
• For owners who wish to confirm if their puppies and kittens has induced protective immunity after their primary course of vaccinations