Canine Vaccination Schedule
The following is a general vaccination schedule for your dog.
Please consult with your veterinarian for specific recommendations and vaccination due dates.
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PUPPY VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS |
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6-8 weeks of age
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· DA2PPCV—Initial vaccination without Lepto |
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9 weeks & older
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· DA2LPPCV—every 3 weeks for 2-3 total shots · Bordatella—Initial, may need a booster in 3 weeks (See your veterinarian for requirements.), then annually · Lyme—Initial, booster in 3 weeks, then annually · Rabies—Initial at 12-20 weeks of age, booster in 8-12 months, then every 3 years |
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ADULT DOG VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS |
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1 year of age |
· DA2LPPCV · Lyme, if at risk · Bordatella, if at risk · Rabies |
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2 years & older |
· DAP adult—booster every 3 years · Lyme, if at risk—yearly booster · Lepto, if at risk—yearly booster · Bordatella—yearly booster |
Distemper--The distemper vaccine protects against the following viruses:
Distemper--A highly contagious, often fatal virus that affects a dog's respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. The distemper virus generally spreads as airborne infection, so vaccination is the only effective control.
Hepatitis--A viral disease that affects the liver and cells lining the blood vessels, causing high fever, edema and hemorrhage. This disease is very serious in puppies and aged dogs.
Leptospirosis--An extremely contagious disease that spreads through contact with nasal secretions, urine or saliva of infected animals. Symptoms include fever, vomiting and diarrhea. This disease can cause permanent kidney damage.
Parvovirus--A highly contagious viral infection spread by contact with virus infected body secretions. This disease strikes quickly, causing damage to the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and can cause sudden death in some cases.
Parainfluenza--A highly contagious disease that spreads via contact or airborne transmission. This disease attacks the respiratory system.
Coronavirus--A highly contagious viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, high fever and dehydration.
Bordatella--A bacterial infection involved in infectious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough) and spread by airborne bacteria. A dog may catch this disease through contact with other dogs at places like kennels, grooming facilities and dog shows.
Lyme--A tick-borne disease that affects both dogs and humans. Symptoms include arthritis with the sudden onset of severe pain and lameness, fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and depression.
Rabies--A fatal viral infection of the central nervous system. It is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, however it may be transmitted when the saliva of a rabid animal comes in contact with broken skin.
(Information from the Purina Puppy Kit--A Lifetime of Wellness book.)