What Shots Do Dogs And Puppies Need?
Similar to vaccines that are designed for people, vaccines for dogs in Johns Creek help to protect your pooch from a wide range of serious, and even fatal diseases that can quickly spread between unvaccinated dogs.
These diseases include everything from Bordatella to Influenza, Lyme disease, Rabies and more. See our puppy and dog vaccination schedule below for recommended general timeframes regarding your four-legged friend's shots. Always ask your veterinarian for advice regarding your pet's specific needs and circumstances.
Puppy Vaccination Schedule
6 - 8 Weeks
- *DHPP Shot 1
- Bordatella
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
10 - 12 Weeks
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
- DHPP Shot 2
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Rabies
14 - 16 Weeks
- DHPP Shot 3
Adult Dog Vaccination Schedule
Annually
- Bordetella
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Rabies
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
Every 3 Years
- DHPP Booster
- Rabies
*DHPP: this vaccine protects against Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.
Age Restrictions
Very young puppies and senior dogs with compromised immune systems are not eligible for all shots. Talk to your vet to find out more about vaccines for your dog.
The Importance of Vaccinations
Our vets believe that having your dog vaccinated is an important aspect of your pet's annual preventive healthcare. By ensuring your dog is vaccinated early in life and regularly throughout their lifetime, you can help offer your pet the best chance of living a long, healthy life.
Vaccines can protect your dog against many serious, often fatal diseases. When it comes to caring for your dog, prevention is always better than treatment, both in terms of financial cost and your pet's health and quality of life.
Our vets believe that getting your dog vaccinated is an essential part of your pet's annual preventive health care. By getting your dog vaccinated early in life, and regularly throughout their lifetime, you help to provide your pet with the best chance of living a long, and healthy life.
Vaccines can protect your dog against several serious, often fatal diseases such as rabies, hepatitis, and parvovirus. When it comes to caring for your dog, prevention is always better than treatment.