Vaccines protect dogs and puppies from a wide range of diseases, making vaccination schedules an essential part of their long-term health care. Continue reading to find out what shots your puppy or dog needs and when they need them.
What shots do dogs and puppies need?
Puppy Shots Schedule
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 Shots Schedule
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
Vaccinations are an important component of your dog's preventative health care. By ensuring that your dog receives vaccinations early in life and regularly as an adult, you give them the best chance of living a long and healthy life.
Rabies, hepatitis, and parvovirus are all potentially fatal diseases, especially in puppies. Vaccines prevent these diseases from developing in the first place, which is always preferable to treating them once they have developed in your pet.