It is important that you vaccinate all of your animals, because after all, "prevention is the best medicine."
The common vaccines for dogs are as follows: DHPPC (vaccinates for distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parinfluenza, and corona), Bordetella (kennel cough), Giardia, Lyme, and Rabies. Not all vet clinics offer all of these in their yearly vaccinations. If you have concerns consult your veterinarian.
Vaccination for your dog should start as early as 6 - 8 weeks. As a puppy, your pet should have the following vaccination schedule:
6 - 8 weeks: DHPPC
9 - 11 weeks: DHPPC, Bordetella
12 - 14 weeks: DHPPC, Bordetella, Lyme, Giardia
16 - 17 weeks: DHPPC, Lyme, Giardia, Rabies
After your puppy reaches 17 weeks it only needs to be taken in once a year for boosters on each vaccine.
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