Vaccine Schedule - Puppies

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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
st
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).

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