Recommended Vaccination Schedule
Your puppy should receive his first core vaccines when he is between 6 and 8 weeks of age and should be revaccinated every 3 to 4 wks until his is 12 to 16 weeks of age. A single dose of rabies vaccine should be administered when your puppy is between 12 and 16 weeks of age. A booster vaccine for the core diseases and rabies should then be administered one year after finishing the initial series.
Historically, veterinarians have encouraged owners to vaccinate adult dogs annually. However, recent studies have shown that vaccine protection lasts much longer than one year and annual vaccinations are neither necessary nor beneficial for the majority of dogs. For this reason, the American Veterinary Medical Association recommends adult dogs receive booster shots at three year intervals rather than annually. Dogs who are at higher risk of exposure to disease, such as show dogs, may still benefit from more frequent vaccination
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