Should my puppy get DHLPP and rabies vaccines together or separate?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dogs. I typically give these vaccines at the same time so this is just your veterinarian's preference to separate them. So the precise number of days should not matter. If 5 days is more convenient for your schedule, then that should be fine. I hope this information helps!

For small dogs, I generally do recommend to separate vaccines by a few weeks. This will decrease the chances of a vaccine reaction. You can also give the pups diphenhydramine prior to the vaccines to further decrease reaction rates. Definitely discuss these options with your veterinarian. Possible side effects of vaccines are vomiting, diarrhea, facial swelling, lethargy and collapse. If your pups exhibit any of these afterwards, be sure to have them seen immediately. The vast majority of pets are fine with vaccines however and reactions are rare. Most vets vaccinate based up risks associated with life style and the diseases found in your area. I recommend to have a conversation about risk factors for your pups but I suspect they are present if your vet is recommending these vaccines. Clear communication however is always best. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Most vaccines can be given in a series on the same day as long as they are given in different injection sites, and your dog doesn't have a history of adverse reactions to vaccines. However, your vet will know your pet best and it's best to contact them with regards to any vaccine protocols they use, as they will have the most up to date information on the vaccine type and manufacturer they are using in their clinic that may counter indicate giving it on the same day. The only other thing I could think would be a potential liability issue if the injection is given the same time as a home-given injection and then an adverse reaction occurred, as it would be hard to determine what injection caused the reaction if not properly documented. If you have documentation of the vaccines you've given at home, I would make sure these are all up to date with your veterinarian to ensure there isn't any miscommunication going on.

It would be fine to give both at the same time in my opinion but it would be at the discretion of your veterinarian. The timing of when to go depends on her last vaccine. I would recommend you call ahead of time to check in with your veterinarian specifically as they need to decide if to proceed with the vaccines at the same time or not. Best of luck!

Great questions! Yes, I would get Ivy her kennel cough vaccine. It's best to wait two weeks between different vaccines, so I would get the DA2PPV now and rabies in another two weeks. I would start with the lepto now. Best of luck.

They are usually given on the same day without any problems. Animals that have had vaccine reactions in the past are the only ones that I recommend giving them at different times. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

Great question! I'm assuming Marcelino was given his third round of DHPPi (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza), and he will not need another booster of that vaccine until one year after the last one was given. As for this rabies vaccine, I would wait two weeks before getting that vaccine done. Good on you for getting his vaccines! I hope this helps.