Why Is It Important To Vaccinate Your Puppy?
Dogs, especially puppies, are susceptible to various contagious diseases. Even if your pet doesn’t directly interact with other dogs, they can still be exposed to harmful viruses and bacteria that infected dogs shed on surfaces like footpaths, grassy areas, and water sources. So, taking your puppy for a walk in areas frequented by other dogs can put them at risk. Vaccinations protect your puppy from these diseases and prevent their spread.
What We Vaccinate Against
At Vets on Parker, we provide vaccination against five core diseases that pose serious health risks to your puppy:
- Canine Distemper Virus
- Canine Hepatitis
- Canine Parvovirus
- Parainfluenza Virus (Canine Cough or Kennel Cough)
- Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Canine Cough or Kennel Cough)
Puppy Vaccination Schedule
Our recommended vaccination schedule ensures your puppy gets the best protection with each vaccine administered at the appropriate weeks of their development.
Initial Course (Puppies)
- First booster: 6–8 weeks
- Second booster: 10–12 weeks
- Third booster: 16 weeks
First Annual Vaccination
12 months after the final booster
Dog Vaccinations Schedule
As your puppy grows up, booster vaccinations are necessary to maintain immunity. At Vets on Parker, we follow a triennial vaccination schedule. This means your dog will receive the full C5 vaccine every three years but will still need to come in annually for their Kennel Cough vaccine.
Ongoing Vaccinations
- Every three years: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus
- Annually: Parainfluenza Virus, Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Canine Cough)
Is Your Dog Going To Boarding or Daycare?
If you plan on enrolling your fur baby in doggy daycare or boarding, it’s important they are fully vaccinated, as many facilities will not accept puppies or dogs without up-to-date vaccinations.
Book An Appointment
At Vets on Parker, we make keeping your dog’s vaccinations up to date easy and convenient. Whether it’s for a puppy or maintaining an adult dog’s health, our team is here to guide you through the process.
Book your pooch’s vaccination appointment today and protect their health!
FAQs
You can take your puppy out seven to ten days after the 12-week vaccination. With two vaccinations and their mother’s antibodies on board, they should have sufficient protection to be able to start interacting with other dogs and exploring new environments.
Most puppy schools will accept puppies from nine weeks of age, provided they have had their first vaccination and passed a health check.
Vaccinating a pregnant dog is generally not advised, as certain vaccines may pose risks to the mother and her puppies. It is recommended to vaccinate them before breeding/ pregnancy occurs.
Yes, a complete health examination is needed before vaccinating your dog. This ensures they’re in good health, as certain conditions could get exasperated if vaccinated without care.
