Vaccination helps to protect your pet from dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. As a responsible pet owner, it is very important to get vaccination done on time to avoid complications in future. Also re-vaccination – a booster – is required within one year of initial dose. However your veterinarian will know appropriate duration for the booster. Keep your pet’s vaccination record for future reference. Here is general idea of vaccination record.
| Puppy’s Age | Recommended Vaccinations | Optional Vaccinations |
| 6 — 8 weeks | Distemper, parainfluenza | Bordetella |
| 10 — 12 weeks |
DHPP (vaccines for distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus) |
Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease |
| 12 — 24 weeks | Rabies | none |
| 14 — 16 weeks | DHPP | Coronavirus, Lyme disease, Leptospirosis |
| 12 — 16 months | Rabies, DHPP |
Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease |
| Every 1 — 2 years | DHPP |
Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease |
| Every 1 — 3 years | Rabies (as required by law) | none |