A Shot in Time - Dog Vaccination Recommendations
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- PetSmart
April 24, 2009
One of the easiest and most effective ways of preventing your dog from getting sick is by making sure he gets all his vaccinations on a regular basis. Puppies need vaccinations every two to four weeks until they are at least 14 weeks of age. Most vets follow the schedules given below, although there may be some variation from state to state. Some vaccines are given separately, while others may be combined into a single shot, which makes things easier.
If a dog over 16 weeks of age has an unknown vaccine history, has not been previously vaccinated, or is more than six months overdue, vaccinate and booster in three weeks, then annually. Intranasal Bordetella and Rabies are exceptions to the two to four weeks booster rule (see recommendations below).
| Disease | Age at 1st Vacci- nation (weeks) |
Age at 2nd Vacci- nation (weeks) |
Age at 3rd Vacci- nation (weeks) |
Age at 4th Vacci- nation (weeks) |
Revaccination Interval (months) |
| DHLPPC (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Corona combination) |
6-8 | 9-11 | 12-14 | 16-17 | 12 |
| Bordetella (Internasal) |
14 | -- | -- | -- | 6 |
| Rabies | 16* | -- | -- | -- | 12-36* |
| Giardia | 14 | 17 | -- | -- | 12 |
| Lyme | 14 | 17 | -- | -- | 12 |
*Check with your veterinarian as to type of vaccine and state regulations.
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