What's the order for puppy shots, neutering, and dog licensing?

Hi there! Congratulations on your new pup :) He will need his first DAPP vaccine (for distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, and parainfluenza) at 8 weeks of age. This vaccine needs to be boostered every 3-4 weeks until he is 16 weeks or older. He will also need a rabies vaccine at 16 weeks. Additional vaccinations such as Lyme disease, leptospirosis, or Bordetella (kennel cough) may be recommended depending on what is common in your area and what your pup's risk of exposure is. Your veterinarian should be able to tell what else, if anything, would be recommended for Dallas. Dallas can be enrolled in a good puppy kindergarten class starting at 8 weeks, and can also be around healthy, vaccinated adult dogs. I would wait until after he's finished with his vaccinations at 16 weeks to take him to high-traffic areas where lots of strange dogs have been, such as pet stores, dog parks, etc. For medium to large breed dogs, it's best if they can finish growing before being neutered - this reduces their risk of developing orthopedic issues such as hip dysplasia later in life. Because of this, I usually recommend neutering around 10-12 months of age.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would get puppies in by 8 weeks for thei first DHPP vaccines. Bring a stool sample. They will start them on heart worm and flea and tick medication. Your local township should have forms for licensing. Most people wait until their dogs receive their rabies vaccine and are spayed or neutered. Otherwise I’m not sure what you mean by registered. Good luck!

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!

Hi there! I would recommend taking your pup to the vet for a wellness exam and first set of vaccines - he/she can get you started on everything she needs. :) As far as getting her registered, I'm not sure what you mean? Your local city or county may require that you get a dog license for her, so you can check with your town hall or county courthouse to find out. If you're asking about kennel club registration, your breeder should have given you registration papers to fill out and send in.

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.

Hi and thanks for your question. If at 5 months, this will be the first time he will be receiving vaccines, then I would recommend he receive his rabies vaccine and distemper-hepatitis-parvovirus vaccine as well as bordetella if he will be around other dogs or kenneled. He will need a booster of the distemper and bordetella in 3-4 weeks. At your first appointment with Sash's vet, you and the veterinarian can decide what other vaccines are recommended based on Sash's risk level and health status. I hope this helps!

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.