Bringing your puppy to a veterinary clinic regularly for their shots may seem inconvenient, but our Glendale vets firmly believe that following a vaccination schedule is key to protecting your pup's health now and in the long term. Find out which shots your puppy needs in this post.
Why Puppy Vaccinations Are Important
Vaccinations are a critical aspect of your dog's preventive healthcare. Bringing your puppy in to your vet's office for their shots early in life and returning to ensure their booster shots are kept current as they move through adulthood will give your four-legged friend the best chance possible to live a long, healthy life.
Maintaining a schedule for routine vaccinations for your dog can also save you time and money, since treatment for the diseases these vaccines prevent can be time-consuming and very costly.
Which Shots Does My Puppy Need?
Vaccines recommended for puppies and dogs in Glendale include shots to help protect them against distemper, parvovirus, bordetella, hepatitis, and rabies.
Your veterinarian can recommend the shots most appropriate for your dog based on your canine companion's age, where you live, and their lifestyle.
Puppy Vaccination Schedule & Adult Booster Shots Chart
Your vet can help you identify the best deworming and vaccination schedule for your puppy. Below, we've provided a typical schedule for getting your puppy's shots and your adult dog's booster vaccines. We believe that if you follow these schedules, you'll offer your furry best friend the best chance possible of living a long, healthy life.
Puppy Shots Schedule
8 Weeks
- *DHPP Shot 1
- Bordatella
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
12 Weeks
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
- DHPP Shot 2
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Rabies
16 Weeks
- DHPP Shot 3
Adult Dog Vaccine Schedule
Annually
- Bordetella
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Rabies
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
Every 3 Years
- DHPP Booster
- Rabies
*DHPP: This vaccine protects against Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.
Age Restrictions
Ask your vet which vaccines are appropriate for your dog. Very young puppies and senior dogs with compromised immune systems will not be eligible for all shots.
Possible Vaccine Side Effects
Dog vaccines are considered very safe and few dogs experience side effects. Those that do typically only experience very mild reactions.
However, in rare cases some dogs may have an allergic reaction to getting their shots. This is typically due to a sensitivity to an individual ingredient of a specific vaccine. Different breeds tend to react to some ingredients.
Breeds including German shepherds, collies, and some sheepdogs are known to be sensitive to individual vaccines. Your veterinarian will skip any vaccines that contain ingredients that your dog may be sensitive to.
Note: The advice provided in this post is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice regarding people or pets. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding asthma or other allergy symptoms.