Dog Vaccine | Initial Puppy Vaccination (at or under 16 weeks) | Initial Adult Dog Vaccination (over 16 weeks) | Booster Recommendation | Comments |
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Rabies 1st initial and 3-year | Can be administered as one dose, as early as 4 months of age. States regulate the age at which it is first administered. | Single dose | A second vaccination is required after the initial or the 1st rabies vaccine- 1 year, then boosters every 3 years. | Core dog vaccine. |
Distemper | At least 3 doses, given between 6 and 16 weeks of age | 2 doses, given 3-4 weeks apart | Puppies need a booster 1 year after completing their initial series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more often. | Core dog vaccine. Caused by an airborne virus, distemper is a severe disease that, among other problems, may cause permanent brain damage. |
Parvovirus | At least 3 doses, given between 6 and 16 weeks of age | 2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart | Puppies need a booster 1 year after completing the initial series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more often. | Core dog vaccine. Canine “parvo” is contagious, and can cause severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Parvo is usually fatal if untreated. |
Adenovirus (canine hepatitis) | At least 3 doses, between 6 and 16 weeks of age | 2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart | Puppies need a booster 1 year after completing the initial series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more often. | Core dog vaccine. Spread via coughs and sneezes, canine hepatitis can lead to severe liver damage, and death. |
Parainfluenza | Administered at 6-8 weeks of age, then every 3-4 weeks until 12-14 weeks old | 1 dose | A booster may be necessary after 1 year, depending on manufacturer recommendations; revaccination every 3 years is considered protective. | Non-core dog vaccine. Parainfluenza infection results in cough, fever. It may be associated with Bordetella infection. |
Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough) | Depends on the vaccine type; 2 doses are usually needed for protection. | 1 dose of the intranasal or oral product, or 2 doses of the injected product | Annual or 6-month boosters may be recommended for dogs in high-risk environments. | Non-core dog vaccine. Not usually a serious condition, although it can be dangerous in young puppies. It is usually seen after activities like boarding or showing. |
Lyme disease | 1 dose, administered as early as 9 weeks, with a second dose 2-4 weeks later | 2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart | May be needed annually, prior to the start of tick season or if pet will travel to the East coast or tick area | Non-core dog vaccine. Generally recommended only for dogs with a high risk for exposure to Lyme disease-carrying ticks. |
Leptospirosis | First dose at 12 weeks; second dose 4 weeks later | 2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart | At least once yearly for dogs in high-risk areas | Non-core dog vaccine. Vaccination is generally restricted to established risk areas. Exposure to rodents and standing water can lead to a leptospirosis infection. |
Canine influenza | First dose as early as 6-8 weeks; second dose 2-4 weeks later | 2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart | Yearly | Non-core dog vaccine.
Similar to bordetella. |
Rattlesnake | First dose as early as 4 months old | 2 doses 4 weeks apart | Yearly update in early spring | Non-core dog vaccine |

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