Vaccination Recommendation for your dog

Do limit the exposure of your puppy to other puppies and dog parks until he's received his vaccinations. This is because they need to be isolated from infections they can pick up from other dogs. On the other hand, you can allow them to meet other dogs and puppies who are healthy and have been fully vaccinated. Wait for at least 10 days from the final vaccinations before you take your puppy outside.

There is some variation according to region, so do discuss a suitable vaccination programme with your local veterinarian. The vaccination will involve an initial course of injections followed by booster injections at various times throughout your dog’s life.

Do follow our handy guide below -

Vaccine	Primary Dose Puppy	Primary Dose Adult	Booster	Recommendation
Distemper	3 doses, 2-3-4 months	2 dose, 3-4 wk apart	Annual	Highly recommended for all ages
Adenovirus – 2	3 doses, 2-3-4 months	2 dose, 3-4 wk apart	Annual	Highly recommended for all ages
Parainfluenza	3 doses, 2-3-4 months	2 dose, 3-4 wk apart	Annual	Highly recommended for all ages
Bordetella bronchiseptica	3 doses, 6-9-12 weeks	2-3 doses 3 wk apart	Annual	Recommended for dog housed in Kennels, Pounds, etc.
Parvovirus	3 doses, 2-3-4 months	1 dose	Annual	Highly recommended for all ages. Optional dose at 5 months- to overcome maternal antibody interference
Lyme Disease : Borrelia burgdorferi	Two doses : may be at 12 and 15 wks	2-3 doses 3 wks apart	Annual	Optional, has regional prevalence
Corona Virus	Begin at 6 weeks & every 3 wks until 12 wks of age	2-3 doses, 3 wks apart	Annual	Optional. Incidence not known – Routine vaccination to be justified. MLV not available.
Giardia	8^th and 11^th wk	2 doses, 3-4 wk apart	6 months	Optional
Leptospirosis	8^th and 11^th wk	2 doses, 3-4 wk apart	Annual	Typically administered in combination with Distemper and ICH
Rabies	3 months of age	1 dose	Annual	Booster optional but beneficial, IM route ( depends on local statutes). Some recommend first dose earlier than 3months in endemic/high exposure area

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