Southern Maine Veterinary Care
Puppy/Dog Vaccines
Distemper (DHPP)
Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvo
It is recommended to start this vaccine at 8 weeks of
age. Then a booster shot is given at 12 and 16 weeks.
This vaccine is then given every 3 years
Leptospirosis
A bacterial disease that is spread by the urine of
wildlife (ie: skunks, raccoons, and squirrels). It affects
dogs and humans
It is recommended to start this vaccine at 6 months of
age. Then a booster shot is given 3-4 weeks later.
This vaccine is then given every year
Rabies
It is recommended to start this vaccine at 12 or 16
weeks of age. Then a booster shot is given 1 year
later
This vaccine is then given every 3 years
Kennel Cough
A bacterial upper respiratory infection
This vaccine is recommended for dogs that will be
around other dogs (ie: boarding, grooming, classes,
and daycare)
This vaccine can be started at 8 weeks of age
This vaccine is then given every year, or as needed
Proheart Injection
For the prevention of heartworms
This vaccine can be given at 6 months of age (after a
negative heartworm test is performed)
This injection is then given every 6 months
Heartworm/Lyme/Erlichia/Anaplasmosis (4DX)
A blood test that test for heartworm disease and 3
tick-borne diseases
Lyme
A serious tick-borne disease that can affect the joints
and kidneys of dogs
It is recommended to start this vaccine at 6 months of
age. Then a booster shot is given 2-3 weeks later
This vaccine is then given every year
This test can be administered at 6 months of age
It is recommended to retest annually