When should I start vaccinating my puppy?
Puppies should typically start receiving vaccinations at around 6 to 8 weeks of age. The exact timing may vary depending on the specific vaccination schedule recommended by your veterinarian.
How do vaccinations help in boosting dog’s immunity?
By vaccinating dogs, we aim to ‘prime’ their immune systems to respond effectively to potential threats. Vaccinations help prepare the immune system, so it can quickly recognize and combat specific pathogens, ultimately reducing the risk of severe illness or even death.
What is the recommended vaccination schedule for puppies?
The vaccination schedule varies slightly, depending on the region and the specific vaccine protocols recommended by your veterinarian. Generally, vaccinations start at around 6 to 8 weeks of age, with boosters given every 2 to 4 weeks until the puppy is around 16 weeks old. Additional boosters and annual vaccinations may be needed to maintain immunity.
Puppy Vaccine Schedule: Puppies should start their vaccinations at 6-8 weeks old. They will need a booster shot every 3-4 weeks of core vaccines until they are 16 weeks old. After that, they will need an annual booster shot.
Puppy’s Age | Core Vaccinations (Highly Recommended) | Non-Core(Optional) |
6-7 Weeks | DHPPi L (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza) | Bordetella |
9 – 10 Weeks | DHPPi L: Booster 1 | ParaInfluenza, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease per lifestyle as recommended by veterinarian |
12 – 16 Weeks | DHPPi L Booster 2 + Rabies | ParaInfluenza, Lyme disease, Leptospirosis, Bordetella per lifestyle |
12 Months – 16 Months | DHPPi L + Kennel Cough | Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease |
Every Year after 1 year | Bordetella, Leptospirosis | Influenza, Coronavirus,Lyme disease |
Adult Dogs Vaccination Schedule:
Once your puppy reaches the age of 1 and has been administered with all the core vaccines, you can start implementing a schedule for your adult dog vaccination needs. These are usually periodic booster doses of DHPP and a few more additions.
Booster Doses:
DHPP: Every 3 years once after the 1st year booster dose
Rabies: Every 3 years once after the 1st year booster dose
Leptospirosis: Every year after the 1st year booster dose
Bordetella: Every year after the 1st year booster dose ( If the vet recommends it for your dog)