East Ridge Veterinary Hospital

Puppy Vaccination  & Wellness Schedule
6-8 weeks          Physical examination
                            DHPPC #1
                            Intestinal parasite testing
                            Start Heartworm prevention/flea/tick control
                            Counseling on house training


9-12 weeks           Physical examination
                            DHPPC #2
                            Bordetella intranasal 
                            Continue heartworm prevention/flea/tick control

       
14-16 weeks        Physical examination
                            DHPP #3
                            Bordetella #2
                            Rabies                            
                            Continue heartworm prevention/flea/tick control

6 months             Spay or neuter
                         Dental Exam
                         Microchipping
DHPPC = Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Coronavirus vaccine.
See bottom of page for links to information on specific diseases.
Dog Vaccination Schedule
1 year             Physical examination
                        DHPPC vaccination
                        Rabies vaccination (good for 3 years)
                        Bordetella vaccination yearly (if needed)
                        Rattlesnake vaccination yearly (if needed)
                        Intestinal Parasite Test
                        Heartworm/Ehrlichia/Lyme/Anaplasmosis test
                        Flea/Tick Prevention
                        Heartworm prevention

2-8 years         Physical examination yearly
                        DHPPC vaccination every 3 years 
                        Rabies vaccination every 3 years 
                        Bordetella vaccination (if needed)
                        Rattlesnake vaccination yearly (if needed)
                        Gingivitis vaccination yearly
                        Intestinal Parasite Test
                        Heartworm/Ehrlichia/Lyme/Anaplasmosis test
                        Flea/Tick Prevention
                        Heartworm prevention

8 + years         As above
                      Consider geriatric blood profile and urinalysis yearly to screen for aging
                      diseases (such as cushings, diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney and liver
                      disease).
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Since large breeds of dogs age faster, these tests may be
                         recommended earlier for large breeds such as Dobermans, Great Danes,
                        Greyhounds, Labradors, Shepherds, and Mastiffs

Disease information:
Bordetella (kennel cough)

Distemper

Ehrlichia

Parvo

Rabies

Vaccination FAQs

Vaccination Reactions