Getting your puppy vaccinated protects your companion from a wide range of serious diseases, making vaccination schedules an essential part of your pet's annual health care. Our Ceres vets recommend following the vaccination schedule below.
What shots do dogs and puppies need?
Puppy Vaccination Schedule
6 - 8 Weeks
DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
9 - 11 Weeks
DHPP First Booster (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
14 - 16 Weeks
DHPP Second Booster (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
Bordetella
Leptospirosis
16 - 20 Weeks
DHPP Third Booster (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
Bordetella Booster
Leptospirosis Booster
Rabies
Adult Dog Vaccination Schedule
Annually
Bordatella
Leptospira
Lyme
Rabies
Every 3 Years
DHPP Booster
Rabies
*DHPP: this vaccine protects against Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.
Age Restrictions
Very young puppies and senior dogs with compromised immune systems are not eligible for all shots. Talk to your vet to find out more about vaccines for your dog.
The Importance of Vaccinations
Our vets believe that getting your dog vaccinated is an essential part of your pet's annual preventive health care. By getting your dog vaccinated early in life, and regularly throughout their lifetime, you help to provide your pet with their best chance of living a long, and healthy life.
Vaccines can protect your dog against a number of serious, often fatal diseases such as rabies, hepatitis, and parvovirus. When it comes to caring for your dog, prevention is always better than treatment.
Is your dog or puppy due for their shots? Contact our Ceres vets today to get started.
