Vaccines for puppy? Is there a set guildline to when to get each one done?

Question

My puppy is almost eight months old. She has all of her "first" shots, but I don't know when she is due for booster shots. Is there a recomended guideline. I don't have a regular vet yet I have just been going to the local humane society or I would ask my vet.

Answer 1

Yes there is a set guideline..it is set by the AAHA/AVMA as well as all 27 vet schools. It is the one vets are suppose to go by but unfortunately some don't thus they over vaccinate.
The guideline is as follows:

8-9 weeks distemper/parvo/adenovirus-2/canine hepatitis
12-14 weeks same as above
16-18 weeks same as above

20 weeks or older rabies vaccination

one year from the date of the last vaccinations a booster is needed then only every 3 years after (unfortunately some states unnecassarily require yearly rabies vaccinations)

Vaccinations NOT recommended for ALL dogs:

Lepto, Lymes, Parainfluenza, kennel cough...these are only needed by some dogs depending on risk of exposure.

NOT EVER recommended for ANY dog:

coronavirus, giardia, dental vaccination, adenovirus-1


No puppy should ever be vaccinated under the age of 7 weeks preferably 8 weeks. To do so interfers with natural immunity and can predispose the puppy to the very illness the vaccine is suppose to help prevent. It also can cause future problems with vacciantions.Also NO puppy should have more then the AVMA/AAHA recommended series of three vacciantions. more then this is overvaccination and can suppress the immune system and cause some seriosu problems.

Answer 2

Puppies should have 5-1 shots @6,12,15,18 weeks and then a booster or 7-1 and Distemper in three weeks following the last shot .That is a total of 5 visits @ 3 week intervals.It is very important to follow that regimen or the immunizations will not be affective also they should be wormed at least 1X per month for ever!!!!After all initial immunization are completed Doctors are undecided about Boosters but I would follow up with them until age 5 anyway.Good Luck Hope this Helps!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

Yes, your puppy is way overdue for boosters - there is a set schedule. Go see your vet ASAP and don't take her out where other dogs have been until you do. She is at risk for diseases, especialy parvo and distemper. Don't wait on this one.

Puppies typically have a series of four sets of vaccinations in their first year between 6-16 weeks. Only after that do they have annual boosters.

Answer 4

Yes, there are guidelines, however, the trend now is to re-examine the "guidelines" as there is an epidemic of over-vaccination and resultant auto-immune/cancer issues thought to be caused by over-vaccination. Cornell University has a new standard protocol with less vaccinations, and if possible, it is better to titer your dogs (to test immunity) rather than automatically vaccinate.

Answer 5

Rabies needs to be done once a year unless you vet specifically has the three year vaccine. Lepto, coronavirus, hepatitis, distemper and the lot need to have a booster done once a year. Also, remember to screen for worms and other intestinal parasites a few times a year if you are in a bad area for them. You also need to keep your dog on a heartworm preventative all year round. Also, make sure that you use some sort of flea, tick, and mosquito repellant for your dog to prevent Lyme disease, bird flu and nasty skin sores from flea bites.

Answer 6

I just took my 4 month pup in for her first shots and the Vet said for me to come back in 3 weeks for her booster.

Technically the vaccines consist of Canine Parvovirus, Distemper Virus, and Adenovirus-2 Vaccines


Vaccination Recommendations for Dogs -
Disease: DHLPPC (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Corona combination)
Age at 1st vaccination - 6 to 8 weeks;
Age at 2nd vaccination - 9 to 11 weeks;
Age at 3rd vaccination-12-14 weeks;
Age at 4th vaccination- 16 to 17 weeks;
Revacinate every 12 months.

Disease: Bordetella (Internasal)
Age at 1st vaccination - 14 weeks;
Revaccinate every 6 months (or Vet recommendation)

Disease: Rabies
Age at 1st vaccination - 16 weeks;
Revaccination every 1-2 years (or Vet recommendation)

Disease: Giardia (intestinal bug that causes diarrhea and vomitting)
Age at 1st vaccination - 14 weeks;
Age at 2nd vaccination - 17 weeks;
Revaccinate every year

Disease: Lyme (cause by deer tick)
Recommended by vet depending on where you live
Age at 1st vaccination-14 weeks;
Age at 2nd vaccination - 17 weeks;
Revaccination every year

*Check with your veterinarian as to type of vaccine and your state regulations as I have lived in 3 different states over the years and found each one had different guidelines as far as vaccinations and rabies shots.

Since you are working with the local humane society they should be able to help you find a regular vet and they should know what the state regulations are where you live.

I hope this information helps. Check this web site out for more information:

http://www1.petsmart.com/global/articles/article_detail.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673267683&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302026138&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1076059950898

Answer 7

Boosters are usually given anually along with the rabies vaccine. some vaccines vary by state so call your local humane society or vets offie to find out the schedule for your state.

Answer 8

Puppy shots are given at 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks. After that they are only due their annual shots.