When do I need to vaccinate my new puppy?

Question

I am getting a puppy on Friday. He will be 8 1/2 weeks old when I get him. He will have already been given one of vaccinations before he comes. But I need to know at what ages does he need to keep getting his vaccinations? Please list all ages he needs to get his shots. Thanks.

Answer 1

The usual protocol is to give the first vaccination at 8 weeks of age. This is known as a 'C3', and covers the three very serious, potentially fatal dog diseases- Parvovirus, Infectious Hepatitis and Canine Distemper. A second vaccination is given at around 12 weeks of age. This one is a 'C5'- it includes the 'C3' as I've listed above, and also canine parainfluenza virus and Bordatella, which are the most commonly involved organisms in Kennel Cough. Another 'C5' is given at around 16 weeks of age. Some C3's are registered for use only once every 3 years, some are recommended to be done every year. Kennel cough should be done every year, as it doesn't provide long lasting immunity.

If you live in the US, vaccination against rabies is required, however as an Australian I'm not 100% sure of the protocols. As far as I know, the first shot is 3-4 months old, a booster at 12 months old, and then every 3 years, but this is something you'll need to double check if it's applicable to you.

You will also need to worm him (gastrointestinal worms). Double check that he was given a dose just before you got him, and he will then need repeat treatments at 10 weeks, 12 weeks, 4 months, 5 months and 6 months (then every 3 months thereafter). You should also have him on heartworm prevention by around 5-6 months of age, and be getting him desexed at around 6 months of age also.

Also, as someone else said, get him vet checked as soon as you bring him home. If you register him as a patient, many clinics will do an initial puppy check free of charge, as long as you plan on returning there to have his vaccinations done.

Answer 2

You vaccinate at 7-8 weeks, then every 2-3 weeks thereafter until the puppy is 16 weeks old. Then you give a booster once a year. Rabies are administered at 4 months. Then you get one again in a year, the next one will be due in 3 years, and every 3 years thereafter. You should also be taking a stool sample to your vet to check for worms. Most all puppies will have worms and you need the correct medication for the type of worms your puppy may have. Most contracts will give you 72 hours in order to have your puppy examined - if you bought it from a reputable breeder, so it's important to have it checked out by your vet.

P. S. Administer shots when you are able to stay with your puppy for a 3-4 hour period after the shots. Some dogs (but rare) have an allergic reaction to the shots.

Answer 3

This depends on when the pup got it's shots and your vet. I start vaccines at 6 weeks and they get shots at 6,9 and 12 weeks and then yearly. they should get a rabies shot at 16 weeks or 4 months old and the first one is good for a year and then every 3 years.
If you plan to spay or neuter that should be done at 5-6 months.
Some breaders don't start shots until 8-10 weeks and then you need to ask where you are getting your pup from when the next shot is due.
I strongly suggest you take the pup to the vets as soon as possible wether it needs vaccines or not and have it checked by your vet. there are laws htat you should be aware of such as lemon laws each state is different but most only give you 10 days to get a dog to the vets.
make sure you get a health guarantee and check the laws out yourself,
Good luck with your new pup

Answer 4

Even if your 9 months historical dog has been vaccinated, she can still get diseased that may be transmitted by using your un-vaccinated pup. Parvo for example has several one-of-a-kind traces. Even a vaccinated pup can get parvo when exposed to it. The very younger and really historic dogs are most prone to this sickness. One more bad health problem is distemper. It could actually appear rather a lot like rabies and young puppies should not have what it takes to fend this off. I in my view can not factor of any 'excellent and legit' causes to now not vaccinate a dog. Having worked for a vet, I've noticeable adequate pups are available with distemper, parvo and so forth and that i ought to inform you, now not best did it fee an arm and a leg for their remedy, the final result was once on no account assured! Rather a couple of of them didn't make it

Answer 5

If he has already had one of the vaccinations you don't have to worry till about 12 weeks when you get the final booster canine 5 in 1. This lasts a year. You will have other optional vaccinations (rabies) after this time, but that is up to you. Do get your dog microchipped if he isn't already, you would hate to lose him.
That 5 in 1 is all you have to worry about, but through the year make sure you keep up with worming, flea and tick treatments. You can get a good one from your vet.
Make sure you walk him, just remember that pavement in summer can get very hot and burn the little puppies paw pads.

Answer 6

shots are at 2 months, 4 months 6 months, and after that once a year. the 6 month shots are when the rabies shot is administered.
no matter what, take your pup to a vet right away and have it examined. usually you will have a week to do that, and if there is something wrong with the animal the breeder will replace it. (I don't know about pet stores, they are much more unscrupulous, and their dogs are 99% defective, as they all come from puppy mills) . also make sure that the breeder gives you at least at 2 week supply of the food he's been eating. you can chose to continue with that, or, you can change to something else. the vet will advise you about all of that.
and the last thing. SPAY OR NEUTER the pup as soon as it turns 6 months old.

Answer 7

The regime of vaccinations is slightly different in the UK Canine Distemper, Parvovirus are usually the standard puppy vaccinations.

If you live in an area where there are rats, I STRONGLY suggest that if you have a purebred pup you get the Leptospirosis added to the mix, otherwise known as Weils Disease, it is fatal to dogs. Mutts normally have an inbuilt immunity.

Rabies is not a standard vaccination either and comes surrounded with all sorts of pre-conditions and post-vaccination requirements, talk to your vet about this if you intend to travel outside the country with your dog.

The URL's will give you more information.

Answer 8

1st shot 6weeks old
2nd shot 10-12 weeks old
3rd shot 14-16 weeks old & then once a year there after
First rabie shot is to be given at 12 weeks old.

Answer 9

8 to ten weeks and then another 2 weeks later only take your puppy out into your garden for toilet until a week after his last jab and then you can take him further but you should still carry him around until then to get to know the sounds and smells of cars people and other dogs then yearly boosters. hope this helps

Answer 10

There's a chart in the middle of this page .. It shows when and what vaccines are given to your pup!

Good luck!

http://www.animalforum.com/dvaccinate.htm