Vaccination Programs For Your Dog
Your veterinarian will recommend a vaccine program suitable for your dog. Type and frequency of vaccination will be based on your dog’s age, lifestyle (for example, indoor versus outdoor, frequency of contact with other dogs, etc.) and risk of exposure to infectious disease. The following list is a typical canine vaccination program that can be modified depending on your veterinarian’s recommendations and your preferences.
Puppies
Typical Vaccination Program
- Canine distemper
- Canine adenovirus-2
- Canine parainfluenza
- Canine parvovirus
Additional Vaccinations
- Canine coronavirus
- Bordetella bronchiseptica
- Four-way Leptospira serovars:
- L. canicola
- L. icterohaemorrhagiae
- L. grippotyphosa
- L. pomona
Frequency: Six weeks of age or older, two doses administered three to four weeks apart. If vaccinated before sixteen weeks of age, revaccinate with a single dose upon reaching sixteen weeks of age.
Adult Dogs
Typical Vaccination Program
- Canine distemper
- anine adenovirus-2
- Canine parainfluenza
- Canine parvovirus
Additional Vaccinations
- Canine coronavirus
- Bordetella bronchiseptica
- Four-way Leptospira serovars:
- L. canicola
- L. icterohaemorrhagiae
- L. grippotyphosa
- L. pomona
Frequency: Annually or as determined by your veterinarian
Rabies
Frequency: A single dose at three months of age or older. A repeat dose should be administered one year later. Repeat vaccination every one to three years, depending on state law.