Vaccination Schedule for Dogs
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 - 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 to 8 weeks - First puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
- 11 to 12 weeks - Second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
- 15 to 16 weeks - Third puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
- Over 4 months - Rabies (repeat l year later)
- 7 to 9 months - First heartworm test
Adult Dogs - After 1 year
- DHLPP - Yearly
- Heartworm test - Yearly
- Rabies - Every 3 years (after second Rabies shot)
- Bordetella - 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.
