Puppy vaccine schedule: 5-way, Bordetella, and intranasal boosters?

Puppies typically get three vaccines starting at 6-8 weeks of age. Starting at 6 weeks is better than starting at eight. The boosters are 2-4 weeks apart depending on their risk. High risk puppies (in contact with a lot of dogs, or infected dogs) should get the vaccine every two weeks. The last vaccine should be around 16-18 weeks and is very important for them to get, because this is when they are most susceptible to getting one of the diseases we vaccinate for. For more information, I recommend you read the article at the link below. It's best to have your vet give the vaccines, so they can ensure they are stored correctly, given appropriately, and are available in case of a vaccine reaction or adverse event. https://www.petcoach.co/article/everything-you-should-know-about-pet-vaccines/ I hope that helps and all is well with Luke.

If Bolt had his first vaccination over 4 weeks ago, you will need to re-start his vaccination program. So, the first vaccination typically contains 3-5 diseases (parvovirosis, distemper, infectious hepatitis and canine influenza and leptospirosis). The same vaccine is repeated 2-4 weeks later. After that, booster is given once a year. Finally, rabies is vaccinated depending on the current legal requirements.

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!

I would consult your veterinarian for the best choice for your dog given his age and lifestyle. We may give a 5 in 1 vaccine more than twice depending on the dog's age at initial vaccination, the labeling of the vaccine, and the vaccine manufacturer's specifications, as well as you dog's lifestyle. In some cases, the vaccines may be split into separate vaccinations (i.e. a Leptosporosis vaccine may be added to the Distemper-Parvo combination or may be given separately in a different injection). Discuss your concerns with your dog's vet as they may have reasons for the schedule they are using.

If you give one vaccine every two weeks until they are 16-18 weeks, then that should be adequate. The L4 stands for Leptospirosis, which should only be given twice 2-4 weeks apart. If you give it more than that, then you risk a vaccine reaction. After the second vaccine, you should give just the vanguard 5 without the L4. Here is a link to vaccine guidelines that gives more information: http://www.wsava.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines

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!