Guide To Puppy Vaccination

Are you planning to adopt a puppy? Knowing about mandatory and recommended vaccinations is a must to keep your pet healthy.

Important Vaccinations

• Name: DHLPP
• What does it do:  It is a core, 5-way vaccine covering the following health issues among puppies:
  • Distemper
  • Hepatitis
  • Leptospirosis
  • Parvovirus
  • Parainfluenza
• When to give: This vaccination should be provided starting from 6 weeks of your puppy’s age. 
• Duration: Continue on five instances, at an interval of 2 to 4 weeks, till your puppy reaches 16 weeks of age. 

Recommended Vaccinations 

• • Name: Kennel Cough
    • What does it do: CAV-2 Vaccine protects puppies against kennel cough and hepatitis.
    • When to give: Puppies should receive this vaccine in an injectable version between the age of six to eight weeks. A booster dose should be given four weeks later.

• Duration: Age of the puppy between six weeks to twelve weeks. 

• • Name: Rabies
    • What does it do: CAV-2 Vaccine protects puppies against kennel cough and hepatitis.
    • When to give: Given to 12 weeks old puppies. A booster dose should be administered at an interval of 3-4 weeks.
• Duration: Puppy’s age of 6 to 8 weeks – till 16 weeks.

Ideal Vaccination Schedule For Your Puppy

Depending upon the age and the environment your puppy lives in, the vets decide on the vaccination schedule. 

The schedule should be between the puppy’s age of 7 weeks to 15 months. Your puppy may need annual boosters for some diseases. The vet can help with this.

Care Tips For Your Puppy After Injections

Your puppy may stay quiet for a day or two after injections, as its immune system is being activated. 

• Provide complete rest to your puppy for a few days.
• See if the puppy is back to normalcy within 24 hours. If not, contact your veterinarian.