Vaccine Schedule-Puppies
6-8 Weeks- DHPPC#1, Bord1 if needed, Canine Influenza 1
9-11 Weeks- DHPPC#2, Bord1 or BordA if needed, Influenza 1 or Influenza A
12-14 Weeks-
DHPPC#3 (includes Lepto), Bord1 or BordA if needed, Canine
Influenza or Influenza A, Rabies.
14-18 Weeks-
DHPPC#4, BordA if needed, Canine Influenza 1 or Influenza A,
Rabies if not previously given.
DHPPC#1 and #2 are first and second vaccinations against Distemper, Hepatitis,
Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza.
Bord1 and BordA are first and second/annual vaccinations against Bordatella.
DHPPC#3 and DHPPC#4 are third and last puppy vaccines- they vaccinate
against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Corona. These two
shots also vaccinate against Leptospirosis.
Rabies vaccine is for puppies greater than 12 weeks of age, and protects against
rabies infection.
Influenza vaccine may be given as early as 6 weeks. Re-booster in 3-4 weeks and
then annually.
DHPPC/DHLPPC for Puppies
DHPPC vaccines start at 6-8 weeks of age.
DHPPC vaccines are boosted every 3 weeks until the puppy is 16 weeks old.
DHPPC#3 includes the first lepto vaccine.
DHPPC#4 includes the second lepto vaccine.
DHLPPC includes a lepto booster vaccine.
Older puppies or dogs (12 weeks or older) should get at least 2 DHLPPC (or
DHPPC#3 and DHPPC#4) vaccines 3 weeks apart, with the last vaccine at 16
weeks or older.
DHPPC#1 and #2 are first and second vaccinations against Distemper, Hepatitis,
Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza.
DHPPC#3 and DHPPC#4 are third and last puppy vaccines- they vaccinate
against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza. These two shots
also vaccinate against Leptospirosis.
Lepto for Puppies
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by a bacteria that can also cause serious
disease in humans. The bacteria is shed in the urine of an infected pet, and so
can contaminate the environment. It can cause kidney/liver disease and even
death in dogs and people.
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Puppies receive lepto vaccination in 3
and 4
distemper booster shots
(DHPPC#3 and DHPPC#4).
At the 1
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yearly shot of an adult dog, the dog will receive DHLPPC (unless allergic
to lepto). Then lepto vaccine is given every year.
Bordetella
The bordetella vaccine is recommended but not required for all dogs.
The disease is transmitted through respiratory droplets (sneezing/coughing).