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Vaccinations for Puppies

1. Vaccination for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Parainfluenze (DHPP) given 3-4 weeks apart through sixteen weeks of age. The first set may be given as early as 6-8 weeks of age. Typically puppies get two to four of these vaccines during their puppy hood. This vaccine is required for surgery, puppy class, all boarding facilities and will need to be boostered annually.
2. Rabies vaccine after twelve weeks of age, many times on the last puppy visit. This vaccine is required by state law and is good for one year. Subsequent vaccinations are given every two years.
3. Lyme disease vaccination given as early as nine weeks of age, with a booster in 2-3 weeks. This is highly recommended for dogs likely to encounter deer ticks. It is boostered annually.
4. Bordetella (Kennel Cough) vaccine given to dogs that are boarded, attend puppy class, participate in dog shows, are regularly groomed or hunt with other dogs. The intranasal vaccine protects for six months and can be given as early as four weeks of age. The injectable vaccine protects for twelve months and can be given at eight weeks of age. It needs to be boostered 2-4 weeks later.