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). * 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)