Vaccines protect puppies and dogs from a variety of diseases, making vaccination schedules an important part of their long-term health care. Continue reading to learn what shots your puppy or dog requires and when they are required.
What shots do dogs and puppies need?
Puppy Shot Schedule Chart
6 - 8 Weeks
- *DHPP Shot 1
- Bordatella
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
10 - 12 Weeks
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
- DHPP Shot 2
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Rabies
14 - 16 Weeks
- DHPP Shot 3
Adult Dog Shot Schedule Chart
Annually
- Bordatella
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Rabies
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
Every 3 Years
- DHPP Booster
- Rabies
*DHPP: this vaccine protects against Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.
Age Restrictions
All shots are ineligible for very young puppies and senior dogs with compromised immune systems. Consult your veterinarian for more information on vaccines for your dog.
The Importance of Vaccinations
Pet vaccinations are an essential part of your dog's preventative health care. By making sure your dog is vaccinated early in life, and regularly as an adult, you provide them with the best chance at a long, healthy life.
Rabies, hepatitis, and parvovirus are all serious and potentially fatal diseases in puppies. Vaccines help to prevent these diseases from developing in the first place, which is always preferable to trying to treat them after they have already developed in your pet.