Recommended Dog Vaccination Schedule

Use this table as a guideline for vaccinating your puppy. Be sure to give 3 to 4 weeks in between vaccination, to give your dog's immune system the proper time to rebuild.

6-8 weeks	Core Vaccines: Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus Non-Core based on need: Parainfluenza, Bordetella, Corona (not including Lepto)
10-12 weeks	2^nd stage Core Vaccines 2^nd stage Non-Core Vaccines, including Lepto
12-16 weeks	Rabies Lyme disease (based on need)
14-16 weeks	3^rd stage Core Vaccines 3^rd stage Non-Core Vaccines
Yearly	Core Vaccines - booster Non-Core - booster, based on need Rabies (may be every 3 years, depending on vaccine given)

The materials, information and answers provided through this website are not intended to replace the medical advice or services of a qualified veterinarian or other pet health care professional. Consult your own veterinarian for answers to specific medical questions, including diagnosis, treatment, therapy or medical attention.

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