Vaccination Schedule for Puppies

6–8 Weeks

• Distemper/Parvo (DAPP #1)

  • Next Due: 3–4 weeks after date given

• Dewormer (First Dose)

  • Next Due: at 10–12 weeks

• Bordetella (Kennel cough)

  • Next Due: 1 year after date given

10–12 Weeks

• Distemper/Parvo (DAPP #2)

  • Next Due: 3–4 weeks after date given

• Leptospirosis #1

  • Next Due: 3–4 weeks after date given

• Bordetella (if not previously given! Only need 1)

  • Next Due: 1 year after date given

• Dewormer (Second Dose)

  • Next Due: Start monthly parasite prevention (vet recommendation)

14–16 Weeks

• Distemper/Parvo (DAPP #3)

  • Important: Puppy must receive final DAPP vaccine at or after 16 weeks of age. If final dose is given earlier, an additional dose is required after 16 weeks for full immunity. If puppy is 14 or 15 weeks old, must do another 3-4 weeks later.

• Rabies Vaccine (required by law)

  • Next Due: 1 year after date given

• Leptospirosis #2

  • Next Due: 1 year after date given

1 year old

• DAPP

• Rabies

• Bordetella

• Lepto

2 years old

• Bordetella

• Lepto

3 years old

• Rabies

• DAPP

• Bordetella

• Lepto

Monthly (beginning at 8–10 weeks)

• Flea/Tick Prevention

Heartworm Prevention (typically includes additional intestinal parasite control)

Additional Notes:

• Core Boosters: (DAPP, Rabies) are repeated 1 year after initial series, then every 3 years.

• Non-core Boosters: (Bordetella, Lepto) repeated annually.