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What's the full vaccination schedule for my 13-week-old puppies?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 20 days old

Hey mam/sir I am a resident of India, Delhi and I have kept 2 stray puppies which I have decided I will raise them. I have got them vaccinated against 7in 1 on 11jan and anti rabies on 12 February from a vaccination camp and badly want to know the complete procedure of vaccinations. I'll be glad if you explain me. And also they both are 13-14 weeks old.

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on February 21st, 2020

Congratulations on adding the puppies to your family! Here is a link with good information about a new puppy:
https://www.petcoach.co/article/do-you-have-everything-you-need-for-your-new-puppy/

Here is a link about vaccines:
https://www.petcoach.co/article/vaccination-recommendations-for-puppies-puppy-shots/

Because your puppies just started there vaccines at 13-14 weeks of age, you wil still want to give them 3 rounds of vaccines. They should get the vaccines every 3 weeks until the three rounds are completed. Make sure the puppies get the distemper/parvo vaccine especially. You local veterinarian may also recommend other vaccines based on disease prevalence in your area.

Until the puppies are fully vaccinated, you will want to avoid any areas where other dogs are using the bathroom since this increases the likelihood of parvo. Avoiding contact with other dogs who are either sick or not fully vaccinated is also important. Fully vaccinated dogs should be fine. Also check with your veterinarian about deworming, other parasites and spaying/neutering. I hope this helps.

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