Vaccination Schedule for Dogs

Distemper (D): an airborne viral disease of the lungs, intestines and brain.
Hepatitis (H): a viral disease of the liver.
Leptospirosis (L): a bacterial disease of the urinary system which leads to kidney failure; also affects humans and other mammals.
Parainfluenza (P): a viral disease that causes respiratory infections. Not to be confused with Bordetella (kennel cough).
Parvovirus (PV): a viral disease of the intestines.
Rabies (RV): a viral disease fatal to humans and other animals.
Bordetella (Kennel Cough): a bacterial & viral infection. Only given yearly as needed (boarding, grooming, visiting dog parks.)

6 to 8 Weeks: Physical exam. First DHP-PV shot (no Leptospirosis). Fecal Test. Deworm. Heartworm & flea prevention (ongoing monthly for life).
11 to 12 Weeks: Physical exam. Second DHP-PV shot and first Leptospirosis shot (in one combined DHLP-PV shot). Deworm.
15 to 16 Weeks: Physical exam. Rabies shot. Third DHP-PV shot and second Leptospirosis shot (DHLP-PV). Fecal Test.
4 to 6 Months: Spay or neuter. Microchip if not already done.

DHPP: 1 year after final puppy booster, then every 3 years.
Leptospirosis: 1 year after final puppy booster, then yearly.
Rabies: 1 year after final puppy booster, then every 3 years.
Heartworm Test: Yearly. Repeated at 4-6 months if unknown history or missed dose.

Corona: Corona virus causes a self- limiting diarrhea only in dogs less than 8 weeks of age. It is not common. Adult dogs are immune to corona virus whether they are vaccinated or not. Thus, vaccination of adult dogs provides no benefit.
Giardia: Very rarely would we administer this vaccine. Around 90% of dogs respond to treatment for Giardia infection, most infected dogs are asymptomatic, and the disease is not usually life-threatening. The vaccine does not prevent infection.
Lyme: Lyme disease can be transfered through ticks, but only about 1% of ticks carry the disease. Furthermore, there is not enough confirmed incidence of the disease in Texas to substantiate vaccination at this time. If you are concerned about the possibility of your dog acquiring lyme disease, and/or you are traveling to a confirmed endemic area with your dog, we may be able to direct you to a resource for the vaccine.