Which vaccines are considered core for dogs and cats, and what is the typical initial vaccination schedule for a healthy young animal?

• A. Dogs: DA2PP and rabies; Cats: FVRCP and FeLV. Schedule: initial vaccines at 12 weeks only, boosters every year.
• B. Dogs: DA2PP and rabies; Cats: FVRCP and rabies. Schedule: initial vaccines at 6-8 weeks, boosters every 3-4 weeks until about 16 weeks, then annual or triennial boosters as guidelines.
• C. Dogs: Bordetella and rabies; Cats: FVRCP and FeLV. Schedule: initial vaccines at 4 weeks; boosters every 2 weeks.
• D. Dogs: DA2PP and rabies; Cats: FVRCP only. Schedule: initial vaccines at 4 weeks with continuous boosters.

Answer: (C)