how often should I have my dog vaccined?

Question

my dog had vaccined when he is 3 month old.when should he take another shot again?every year or every half year?

Answer 1

Depends on the shots.

Rabies shots can be given at 12 weeks of age. The first shot is good for a year, no matter when it is given, and subsequent shots are generally good for three years. You should talk to your vet about what the laws are in your area. This is a very important shot and is required by law in most areas.

If he had a distemper combo shot (usually distemper/adenovirus type 2/parainfluenza/parvovirus) at 12 weeks, he should have it boosted in 3-4 weeks and then again in a year. After that you should talk to your vet--sometimes that shot is good for one year, sometimes for three, sometimes for longer.

Canine coronavirus vaccines are not necessary.

Lyme disease vaccines depend on where you are and what the dog does--if he goes out in the woods, or there are a lot of ticks in the area, or Lyme disease is common in your area, he should get the shot. You should discuss this with your vet.

Leptospirosis is a very serious disease that can cause rapid kidney failure and can spread to humans. It is common in some areas and not in others. You should discuss this with your vet. This shot is generally not given to puppies under 6-12 months of age.

Kennel cough (Bordetella) shots may be helpful if your dog will be going to dog parks, classes, doggie day care, boarding kennels, etc. You should talk about this with your vet.

Also, vaccinations do not reduce life span if given every year. Many vets are moving away from giving them every year, because studies have shown that the immunity conferred by vaccinations often lasts much longer than previously thought. There is a risk in giving any vaccination (to people too), but in general the risk of the disease greatly outweighs the risk posed by the vaccination. New studies are going on in this area all the time, and vaccines are constantly being improved, so it's a good idea to ask your vet what current recommendations are.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I try to vaccinate as little as I can, but it really depends on where you take your dog...rabies is a must if you live in the woods like I do. I have raccoons and other critters in my yard. Parvo is essential if you see and come in contact with strange dogs.....ask your vet but be aware that there is some documented degree of risk associated with vaccinations...

Answer 3

In my area ( southern california) there's Petco's that offer vaccine clinics on the weekends. when I got my dog, she was eight weeks old, I took her there and got the puppy pack which included 11 shots in 3 visits. She got her first shots when she was about 2 months old. The on her first visit was DHPP, Corona, Strongit, and Droncit shots. Then I brought her back in 4 weeks and they gave her DHPP, Corona, Bordetella, Giardia, and another Strongid shots. Then I took her back for her final set of shots in another 4 weeks and they gave her DHPP, Corona, Bordetalla, and Giardia shots.
She didn't get her rabies shot until she was fully 4 months old. They wouldn't give it to her when I brought her in for her last set of shots even though she was a week away from being an estimated 4 month old pup. The shelter I got her from could only estimate that she was at least 8 weeks old when we got her. So then that weekend we went to go get her shots and could only estimate her birthday.

After that she got her next set of shots which was her rabies, DHPP, Corona, and Bordetella shots a year later from her first rabies shot date.

After that the rabies shot expires in 3 years I think, and then you would need to get the rabies shot again as well as update the other shots.

Each time I go to the vet I usually check with them when she needs to get her next shots and they tell me but I wouldn't get them there because they charge a little over twice as much as the vetco clinic Petco holds on the weekends.

Hope that helps! Good luck !

Answer 4

well i herd on the news a few years ago that giving your dog yearly shots can actually lower their life span. and really all any animal needs is their first set, rabies, and worm shots. of course rabies and deworming at the recomended time by your vet

Answer 5

Well, the only valid time is 8 weeks first booster 12 weeks 2nd booster 16 weeks 3rd booster with rabies shot. Ask any vet even on the phone they will tell you the exact same information why....... I am a Veternarian!!! (Stuent) have any more questions please aske them!

Answer 6

Your vet is the best source of information, as he will vacinate the dog and keep track of the vacination records for your dog.

Answer 7

Vaccines actually lower their life span if you do it every year. Only do it when it's serious.

Answer 8

ask your dog's veterinarian