Puppy Vaccination Schedule

6-9 weeks          Physical examination
                            DHPPC #1
                            Fecal and deworming
                            Start Heartworm prevention/flea/tick control


10-13 weeks       Physical examination
                            DHPPC #2
                            Lyme #1 (if needed)
                            Bordatella intranasal (if needed)
                            Fecal and deworming
                            Continue heartworm prevention/flea/tick control

      
14-17 weeks        Physical examination
                            DHPPC #3
                            Lyme #2 (if needed)
                            Fecal and deworming
                            Continue heartworm prevention/flea/tick control

16-20 weeks       Those puppies that started their vaccination series at 6-8 weeks  should have the last vaccine between 16 and 20 weeks of age therefore requiring a DHPPC #4.

DHPPC = Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Coronavirus vaccine.
See bottom of page for links to information on specific diseases.


Dog Vaccination Schedule

1 year             Physical examination
                        DHPPC vaccination
                        Rabies vaccination (good for 3 years)
                        Bordatella (if needed)
                        Lyme vaccination (if needed)
                        Fecal test
                        Heartworm test/wellness profile
                        Flea/Tick Prevention
                        Heartworm prevention

2-8 years         Physical examination yearly
                        DHPPC vaccination every 1 to 3 years (depending on exposure)
                        Rabies vaccination every  3 years (if on schedule)
                        Bordatella (if needed)
                        Lyme vaccination (if needed)
                        Fecal test
                        Heartworm test/wellness profile
                        Flea/Tick Prevention
                        Heartworm prevention

8 + years         As above. Consider geriatric blood profile and urinalysis yearly to screen for aging diseases (such as cushings, diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney and liver disease).
                      * Since large breeds of dogs age faster, these tests may be recommended earlier for large breeds such as Dobermans, Great Danes, Greyhounds, Labradors, Shepherds, and Mastiffs.


Disease information:

Bordatella (kennel cough)

Distemper

Ehrlichia

Heartworms

Lyme

Parvo

Rabies

Vaccination FAQs

Vaccination Reactions