Petroglyph Animal Hospital recommends the following puppy shots and dog vaccination schedule:
- 7-8 weeks: Distemper, Adenovirus 2, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza (DA2PP) #1
- 10-12 weeks: DA2PP booster #2
- 13-16 weeks: Rabies initial vaccine, DA2PP booster #3, Leptospirosis #1
- 16-20 weeks: DA2PP booster #4, Leptospirosis #2
- 15 months: Rabies annual vaccine, DA2PP vaccine, Leptospirosis vaccine
- Every 1-3 years subsequently: Rabies, DA2PP vaccine, Leptospirosis (every year)
- Bordetella is an optional vaccine, given at 8 weeks, boosters at 11-12 weeks, and every year subsequently.
Other optional vaccines offered by Petroglyph Animal Hospital protect against Canine Influenza or strengthen your dog’s immediate response to a rattlesnake bite.
With so many recommended and optional vaccinations available, it may be difficult to determine which ones your puppy needs. Thankfully, the knowledgeable veterinarians at Petroglyph Animal Hospital can advise you on which vaccinations would be the most beneficial for your puppy.