My dog hasn't had shots in two years. What vaccinations does he need?

Without vaccinations your dog will not be protected against the most common diseases that can harm him, the 6 in 1 vaccination is usually given first and the rabies is given after the set of 3 vaccinations is done.

Hi there. If he hasn't had any vaccines since 2015, he would likely be due for DAPP (distemper, adenovirus, parvo, and parainfluenza) and rabies vaccines at minimum. Depending on his lifestyle and what diseases are prevalent in your area, he may also need to be vaccinated for leptospirosis, Bordetella (kennel cough), and/or Lyme disease. Your veterinarian should be able to advise you on what would be recommended for Polo based on these factors.

This typically cover distemper, parvo, parainfluenza, and 2 types for adenovirus. If this was her only vaccine, then she will also need a rabies vaccine and a repeated at the combination. Depending on her life style she may need a kennel cough vaccine or flu vaccine if she will be boarded or groomed or exposed to new dogs frequently. The combination vaccines are usually good for 3 years after a second year booster and the rabies vaccine is good for 1-3 years depending on your state law.

It is not too late for vaccines. Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. Discuss your dog's lifestyle. Together, you can determine which vaccine protocol is best for your dog. At the very least your dog should get a rabies vaccine and a distemper/parvovirus combo vaccine. He may require boosters 4 weeks after the initial vaccines. Consider a heartworm test and fecal as well. Monthly preventatives are also strongly recommended.

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.

Yes, absolutely. Your puppy will need 4 courses of vaccinations. At this age he had one se, or at thee most two sets. Please find out where he was vaccinated (veterinarian) and which vaccines he received. If you cannot find out , treat him as if he were never vaccinated and take him to your vet for vaccinations.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Linus. Based on the information you have provided, it doesn't sound like he ever finished his puppy series. The distemper-parvo combination vaccine (DHPP) is typically given every 2-4 weeks until the puppy is at least 16 weeks of age. The "L" of that combination is leptospirosis. That takes two vaccines to complete the series so this is likely fine. He should have a bordetella vaccine and depending on his lifestyle, influenza. I hope this information helps!