Sample Vaccination Schedule for Dogs

 

  • Distemper - an airborne viral disease of the lungs, intestines and brain.
  • Hepatitis - a viral disease of the liver.
  • Leptospirosis - a bacterial disease of the urinary system.
  • Parainfluenza - infectious bronchitis.
  • Parvovirus - a viral disease of the intestines.
  • Rabies - a viral disease fatal to humans and other animals.
  • Corona - a viral disease of the intestines.
  • Bordetella - a bacterial infection (kennel cough)

Puppies - 6 weeks to 1 year

6 to 8 weeks - First puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona

11 to 12 weeks - Second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona

15 to 16 weeks - Third puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona

Over 4 months - Rabies (repeat l year later)

7 to 9 months - First heartworm test

Adult Dogs - After 1 year

  • DHLPP - Yearly
  • Heartworm test - Yearly
  • Rabies - Every 3 years (after second Rabies shot)
  • Bordetella - Yearly

 

 

Note: Some states have their own laws regarding the frequency & requirement of certain vaccinations.
A lways ask your veterinarian or local humane society if in doubt .