Vaccination Schedule
From the Humane Society:
- Distemper: An airborne viral disease of the lungs, intestines and brain
- Hepatitis: A viral disease of the liver
- Leptospirosis: A bacterial disease of the urinary system
- Parainfluenza: An infectious bronchitis
- Parvovirus: A viral disease of the intestines
- Rabies: A viral disease fatal to humans and other animals
- Corona: A viral disease of the intestines
- Bordetella: A bacterial infection (kennel cough)
Puppies (6 weeks to 1 Year)
6-8 weeks | 1st puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona |
11-12 weeks | 2nd puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona |
15-16 weeks | 3rd puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona |
Over 4 months | Rabies (repeat 1 year later) |
7-9 momths | First heartworm test |
Adult Dogs (After 1 year) | DHLPP Yearly Heartworm test yearly Rabies every 3 years Bordatella yearly |
Note: Some states have their own laws regarding the frequency & requirement of certain vaccinations. When in doubt, always ask your veterinarian or local humane society.