Do limit the exposure of your puppy to other puppies and dog parks until he's received his vaccinations. This is because they need to be isolated from infections they can pick up from other dogs. On the other hand, you can allow them to meet other dogs and puppies who are healthy and have been fully vaccinated. Wait for at least 10 days from the final vaccinations before you take your puppy outside.
There is some variation according to region, so do discuss a suitable vaccination programme with your local veterinarian. The vaccination will involve an initial course of injections followed by booster injections at various times throughout your dog’s life.
Do follow our handy guide below -
Vaccine | Primary Dose Puppy | Primary Dose Adult | Booster | Recommendation |
Distemper | 3 doses, 2-3-4 months | 2 dose, 3-4 wk apart | Annual | Highly recommended for all ages |
Adenovirus – 2 | 3 doses, 2-3-4 months | 2 dose, 3-4 wk apart | Annual | Highly recommended for all ages |
Parainfluenza | 3 doses, 2-3-4 months | 2 dose, 3-4 wk apart | Annual | Highly recommended for all ages |
Bordetella bronchiseptica | 3 doses, 6-9-12 weeks | 2-3 doses 3 wk apart | Annual | Recommended for dog housed in Kennels, Pounds, etc. |
Parvovirus | 3 doses, 2-3-4 months | 1 dose | Annual | Highly recommended for all ages. Optional dose at 5 months- to overcome maternal antibody interference |
Lyme Disease : Borrelia burgdorferi | Two doses : may be at 12 and 15 wks | 2-3 doses 3 wks apart | Annual | Optional, has regional prevalence |
Corona Virus | Begin at 6 weeks & every 3 wks until 12 wks of age | 2-3 doses, 3 wks apart | Annual | Optional. Incidence not known – Routine vaccination to be justified. MLV not available. |
Giardia | 8thand 11thwk | 2 doses, 3-4 wk apart | 6 months | Optional |
Leptospirosis | 8thand 11thwk | 2 doses, 3-4 wk apart | Annual | Typically administered in combination with Distemper and ICH |
Rabies | 3 months of age | 1 dose | Annual | Booster optional but beneficial, IM route ( depends on local statutes). Some recommend first dose earlier than 3months in endemic/high exposure area |
