Health Tip #3
Getting ShotsHow many dog vaccines does my puppy need? There is no one solid answer to this question.
A minimum of two multivalent vaccinations (including parvo and distemper) should be administered to your puppy (a puppy over 3 months of age will need a minimum of 3 or 4 weeks between the shots). Your puppy will also require a rabies vaccination. Some other vaccinations include Lyme Disease, coronavirus, and Bordatella—these are not required but highly recommended. Verify with your veterinarian if your puppy requires specific vaccines.
A puppy should typically begin receiving vaccinations when he or she is 6 to 8 weeks old and should continue receiving them every 3 to 4 weeks until he or she reaches 16 weeks of age. After 16 weeks of age, your dog should be vaccinated annually. Verify with your veterinarian on a healthy vaccine schedule.