When should my 8-month-old dog get his next round of shots?

I suggest you take him soon. I usually recommend vaccines one year after ends of puppy shots. After that, vaccine schedule for years to come and can be adjusted following his lifestyle (aka, exposure to other dogs, outdoor activities ). During the visit, In addition to vaccines, a thorough exam should be performed. It is also a good time to discuss any concerns you may have. Where I work in Florida, it is also the time we test for heartworms and discuss heartworm prevention. In a nutshell, Loxus should be going to the vets shortly! PS, I live in Florida but grew up and went to vet school in Canada,

No, Royal does not need to start his vaccines from the beginning. Because he got his second round when he was four months old, his immune system was developed enough and he will have low maternal antibodies that will enable protect. Dogs do need a booster shot one year after the first, and Royal should therefore get another booster of the vaccines by the time he is 16 months old.

If Snowball received her first shots last March , then her boosters would be due in May/ June. Your veterinarian has records of Snowball's vaccinations and can give you the exact dates and an appointment. If you have changed vet in the meantime, have your present vet request Snowball's medical records. Often veterinary offices will send out reminders when it is time for boosters and the annual exam.

Hello, and thanks for your question about Jack. What a handsome pup! The "core" vaccines that all dogs should get as puppies would be the distemper/parvovirus combination, and rabies. Beyond that, there are a number of vaccinations that can be given depending on what's prevalent in your area and what Jack's exposure risk is likely to be. These include bordetella (kennel cough), canine influenza, lyme, and leptospirosis. Jack is old enough for all of these vaccines, so I recommend discussing these vaccines with your vet to decide what makes the most sense to keep Jack well protected. The oral flea & tick preventative pills (Nexgard, Bravecto, Simparica) are prescription medications, and in my opinion are the best options available for good flea & tick control! Hope this helps

That;s a great question! Foggy may need a booster in a month for a couple of his vaccines, but will probably not need a whole new series like he did as a puppy. There are other vaccines that may be good for a year, despite him being overdue. I recommend contacting your veterinarian to book Foggy's vaccination appointment as soon as possible, as certain vaccines (like rabies) can be required by law.

Yes, Koa does need a booster shot, but these should be given four weeks apart to incur immunity. Because it's been two months since he last shot, he will need to start the series over again. You can bring him into a Vetco vaccine clinic to get it done.

Vaccine recommendations to partially depend upon his lifestyle and where you live. Also, that second vaccine should have been given in a 2 to 4 week window from the initial vaccine. If it was given later than four weeks after the first vaccine, he will need booster vaccines within a 2 to 4 week window. Assuming he was given the vaccines at the appropriate time, Kai should get another DHLPP and a rabies vaccine. If he gets groomed, goes to the park or has contact with other dogs in general, you may consider getting a kennel cough vaccine. Other vaccines are for Lyme disease and Influenza (dog flu). Your local veterinarian can discuss if these diseases are present in your area and what potential risk factors exist. You may be able to find lower cost vaccinations at a low-cost vaccine clinic or a vaccine clinic in general. You can generally find information online. Please feel free to post any additional questions.