Have you recently brought a new puppy into your home? Please read on for very important information!
Puppy Vaccination Schedule:
**For information regarding vaccine schedules for adult dogs, please contact our office.
|
Vaccination |
Sequence |
Disease Transmission |
Symptoms |
|
DHPP
Distemper
Hepatitis (CAV-2)
Parainfluenza
Parvovirus |
Series of 3 or 4 vaccines, spaced 3-4 weeks apart Begin at 6-9 wks
|
Air, contaminated objects
Air, direct contact
Air, direct contact
Direct contact, contaminated objects |
Respiratory infections, diarrhea, vomiting, seizures Fever, reddening of mucous membranes, cough Respiratory infection, cough Severe bloody diarrhea, vomiting, death |
|
Bordetella (Kennel Cough) |
1 vaccine Give after 6 wks |
Air, contaminated objects |
Harsh, dry cough |
|
Rabies Virus |
1 vaccine Give at 16 weeks |
Bite wound from infected animal |
Behavioral changes, drooling, paralysis, death |
| Canine Influenza (H3N8) |
Series of 2 vaccines, spaced 2-4 weeks apart Begin after 6 wks |
Air, direct contact, contaminated objects | Cough, fever, lethargy, nasal discharge, can progress to pneumonia |
