Vaccination Guide

Pet Vaccination Schedule

A complete vaccination timeline for puppies, kittens, and adult pets. Enter your pet's birth month to see a personalized calendar of when each vaccine is due.

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Vaccination Calendar

Enter your puppy's birth month to see when vaccines are due

June 2026

DHPP (5-in-1)

First dose (6 weeks old)

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

First dose (if boarding/socializing) (8 weeks old)

July 2026

DHPP (5-in-1)

Second dose (10 weeks old)

Leptospirosis

First dose (12 weeks old)

Lyme Disease

First dose (if in endemic area) (12 weeks old)

Canine Influenza (H3N2/H3N8)

First dose (if recommended) (12 weeks old)

August 2026

DHPP (5-in-1)

Third dose (14 weeks old)

Rabies

First dose (required by law) (16 weeks old)

Leptospirosis

Second dose (booster) (16 weeks old)

Lyme Disease

Second dose (booster) (16 weeks old)

Canine Influenza (H3N2/H3N8)

Second dose (booster) (16 weeks old)

Puppy Vaccination Schedule

First-year vaccination timeline

VaccineTypeAgeNotes
DHPP (5-in-1)Core6-8 weeksFirst dose
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)Non-Core8 weeksFirst dose (if boarding/socializing)
DHPP (5-in-1)Core10-12 weeksSecond dose
LeptospirosisNon-Core12 weeksFirst dose
Lyme DiseaseNon-Core12 weeksFirst dose (if in endemic area)
Canine Influenza (H3N2/H3N8)Non-Core12 weeksFirst dose (if recommended)
DHPP (5-in-1)Core14-16 weeksThird dose
RabiesCore16 weeksFirst dose (required by law)
LeptospirosisNon-Core16 weeksSecond dose (booster)
Lyme DiseaseNon-Core16 weeksSecond dose (booster)
Canine Influenza (H3N2/H3N8)Non-Core16 weeksSecond dose (booster)

Vaccine Details

Learn about each vaccine and what it protects against

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Important Notes

  • Core vaccines are recommended for all pets regardless of lifestyle.
  • Non-core vaccines are recommended based on your pet's risk factors (outdoor access, boarding, geographic location).
  • • Your veterinarian may adjust this schedule based on your pet's individual health needs.
  • • Puppies and kittens need multiple doses because maternal antibodies can interfere with early vaccinations.
  • • Never vaccinate a sick pet. Wait until they are fully recovered before scheduling vaccines.
  • • Keep vaccination records in a safe place — you'll need them for boarding, travel, and licensing.