Vaccination Schedule for Dogs: Core and Non-core Vaccines
Dog Vaccine
Rabies 1-year
Rabies 3-year
Distemper
Parvovirus
Adenovirus
(canine hepatitis)
Parainfluenza
Bordetella
bronchiseptica
(kennel cough )
Lyme disease
Leptospirosis
Canine influenza
Initial Puppy
Initial Adult Dog
(at or under 16 weeks)
(over 16 weeks)
Can be administered in one dose, as Single dose
early as 3 months of age. States
regulate the age at which it is first
administered.
Can be administered as one dose, Single dose
as early as 3 months of age. States
regulate the age at which it is first
administered.
At least 3 doses, given between 6
2 doses,3-4 weeks apart
and 16 weeks of age
Booster
Recommendation
Annual boosters are recommended.
Comments
Core dog vaccine. Rabies is 100%
fatal to dogs, with no treatment
available. Prevention is key.
A second vaccination is recommended Core dog vaccine.
after 1 year, then boosters every 3 years.
Puppies need a booster 1 year after
completing their initial series, then all
dogs need a booster every 3 years or
more.
Core dog vaccine. Caused by an
airborne virus, is a severe disease
that, among other problems, may
cause permanent brain damage.
Core dog vaccine. Is contagious,
2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart Puppies need a booster 1 year after
completing the initial series, then all dogs and can cause severe vomiting
need a booster every 3 years or more.
and bloody diarrhea. Usually fatal
if untreated.
Core dog vaccine. Spread via
At least 3 doses, between 6 and 16 2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart Puppies need a booster 1 year after
weeks of age
completing the initial series, then all dogs coughs and sneezes, can lead to
need a booster every 3 years or more.
severe liver damage, and death.
Administered at 6-8 weeks of age,
1 dose
A booster may be necessary after 1 year, Non-core dog vaccine.
then every 3-4 weeks until 12-14
depending on manufacturer
Parainfluenza infection results in
weeks old
recommendations; revaccination every 3 cough, fever. It may be associated
years is considered protective.
with Bordetella infection.
Non-core dog vaccine. Not usually
Depends on the vaccine type; 2
1 dose of the intranasal
Annual or 6-month boosters may be
doses are usually needed for
product or 2 doses of the recommended for dogs in high-risk
a serious condition, although it can
protection.
injected product
environments.
be dangerous in young puppies. It
is usually seen after activities like
boarding or showing.
Non-core dog vaccine. Generally
1 dose, administered as early as 9 2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart May be needed annually, prior to the
weeks, with a second dose 2-4
start of tick season
recommended only when a high
weeks later
risk for exposure to Lyme diseasecarrying ticks.
First dose at 12 weeks; second dose 2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart At least once yearly for dogs in high-risk Non-core dog vaccine. Generally
4 weeks later
areas
restricted to established risk areas.
Exposure to rodents and standing
water can lead to a leptospirosis
infection.
Non-core dog vaccine.
First dose as early as 6 weeks;
2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart Yearly
second dose 2-4 weeks later
Similar to bordetella.
At least 3 doses, given between 6
and 16 weeks of age
Adapted from source: http://pets.webmd.com/pet-vaccines-schedules-cats-dogs