Vaccination Schedule for Dogs
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff
A
possible vaccination schedule for the "average" dog is shown below.
Age
|
Vaccination
|
5 weeks
|
Parvovirus: For puppies at high risk. Check
with your
veterinarian.
|
6 & 9
weeks
|
Combination vaccine* without leptospirosis.
Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
|
12 weeks
or older
|
Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian
(age at vaccination may
vary according to
local law).
|
12 & 15
weeks**
|
Combination vaccine*
Leptospirosis: include leptospirosis in the
combination vaccine
where leptospirosis is a concern, or
if traveling to an area where it
occurs.
Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or
if traveling to an area
where it occurs.
|
Adult
|
Combination vaccine*
Leptospirosis: include leptospirosis in the
combination vaccine
where leptospirosis is a concern, or
if traveling to an area where it
occurs.
Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or
if traveling to an area
where it occurs.
Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian
(time interval between
vaccinations may vary
according to local law).
|
Recommendations vary depending on the age, breed, and
health status of the
dog, the potential of the dog to be exposed to the
disease, the type of vaccine,
whether the dog is used for breeding, and the
geographical area where the dog
lives or may visit.
Dog Vaccination Schedule |
*A combination vaccine, often called a 5-way vaccine,
usually includes
adenovirus cough and hepatitis, canine distemper,
parainfluenza, and
parvovirus. Some combination vaccines may also include
leptospirosis (7-way
vaccines) and/or coronavirus. The inclusion of either
canine adenovirus-1 or
adenovirus-2 in a vaccine will protect against both
adenovirus cough and
hepatitis; adenovirus-2 is highly preferred.
**Some puppies may need additional vaccinations against
parvovirus after 15
weeks of age.
Consult with your local veterinarian.
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