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Puppy Vaccine Schedule: What Shots Puppies Need

Puppy Vaccine Schedule: What Shots Puppies Need

Having your puppy vaccinated is one of the best things you can do for them as a pet owner. Our Moreno Valley vets discuss why they are so important and which ones your puppy should get.

Dog & Puppy Shot Schedule

Puppy Vaccination Schedule

6 - 8 Weeks

  • *DHPP

10 - 12 Weeks

  • Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)

  • Bordetella (Optional)

  • Leptospirosis (Optional)

14 - 16 Weeks

  • Rabies

  • Booster: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)

  • Booster: Bordetella (Optional)

  • Booster: Leptospirosis (Optional)

Adult Dog Vaccination Schedule

Yearly

  • Bordatella (Optional)

  • Lyme

  • Rabies

  • Leptospirosis (Optional)

Every 3 Years

  • DHPP Booster

  • Rabies

*DHPP: this vaccine protects against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.

Age Restrictions

Very young puppies and senior dogs with compromised immune systems are not eligible for all vaccinations. Your vet will discuss how you can effectively keep your dog protected.

The Importance of Vaccinations For Dogs

Our vets firmly believe that having your dog vaccinated every year is an essential part of their annual preventive health care. By having your dog vaccinated right from the start, throughout their life, you are helping protect them from deadly diseases and giving them the opportunity to live a long and healthy life.

Vaccinations are proven to keep your dog safe from a number of fatal diseases such as rabies, parvovirus, hepatitis, and more. When it comes to caring for your dogs health, prevention is always better than treating conditions that have already taken hold.

Is your new puppy ready for their first round of vaccines? Contact our Moreno Valley vets today to book their first examination.

Book an Appointment at Sunnymead Veterinary Clinic

New pets are always welcome at Sunnymead Veterinary Clinic. Our friendly veterinary staff looks forward to providing our neighbors in the area and surrounding communities with the veterinary care they need.

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