Rabies 1 year and 3 year
Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks):
Can be administered in one dose, as early as 12 weeks of age.
Initial Adult dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks):
Single dose
Booster Recommendation:
Annual boosters required
1 year can become 3 year vaccine if in boosted in year time frame
Comments:
Core dog vaccine
Rabies is 100% fatal to dogs, with no treatment available. Prevention is key.
Distemper
Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks):
At least 3 doses, given between 6-16 weeks of age
Initial Adult dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks):
2 doses, given 3-4 weeks apart
Booster Recommendation:
Booster every 2-3 years depending on vaccine given.
Comments:
Core dog vaccine
Caused by an airborne virus, distemper is a severe disease that among other problems, may cause permanent brain damage.
Parvovirus
Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks):
At least 3 doses, given between 6 -16 weeks of age. Combined with distemper vaccine
Initial Adult dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks):
2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart
Booster Recommendation:
Booster every 2-3 years depending on vaccine given.
Comments:
Core dog vaccine
Core dog vaccine Canine “parvo” is contagious and can cause severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Parvo is usually fatal if untreated.
Adenovirus (Canine hepatitis)
Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks):
At least 3 doses, between 6 – 16 weeks of age. Combined with distemper vaccine
Initial Adult dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks):
2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart
Booster Recommendation:
Booster every 2-3 years depending on vaccine given
Comments:
Core dog vaccine
Spread via coughs and sneezes, canine hepatitis can lead to severe liver damage and death.
Parainfluenza
Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks):
At least 3 doses, between 6-16 weeks of age. Combined with distemper vaccine
Initial Adult dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks):
1 dose
Booster Recommendation:
Booster every 2-3 years depending on vaccine given.
Comments:
Core dog vaccine
Parainfluenza infection results in cough, fever,. It may be associated with Bordetella infection.
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks):
Depends on type of vaccine, 2 doses are usually needed for protection
Initial Adult dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks):
1 dose of intranasal or 2 doses of injected
Booster Recommendation:
Yearly or every 6 months
Comments:
Non-core dog vaccine
Not usually a serious condition, although it can be dangerous in young puppies. It is usually seen after activities like boarding or showing.
Lyme Disease
Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks):
1 dose administered as early as 9 weeks, with second dose 2-4 weeks later
Initial Adult dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks):
2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart
Booster Recommendation:
Yearly
Comments:
Non-core dog vaccine
Generally recommended only for dogs with a high risk for exposure to lyme disease- carrying ticks
Leptospirosis
Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks):
3 doses between 6-16 weeks of age Can be combined with distemper vaccine
Initial Adult dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks):
2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart
Booster Recommendation:
Yearly
Comments:
Non-core dog vaccine.
Vaccination is generally restricted to established risk area. Exposure to rodents and standing water can lead to a leptospirosis infection.
Canine influenza
Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks):
First dose as early as 6-8 weeks, second dose 2-4 weeks later
Initial Adult dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks):
2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart
Booster Recommendation:
Yearly
Comments:
Non-core dog vaccine
Similar to Bordetella