Veterinary care now, pay later! - Find out more
Veterinary care now, pay later! - Find out more
Dog vaccinations are an essential part of preventative healthcare for growing pups. We’re going to cover off all the main points of puppy vaccinations, including:
Puppy vaccinations help young dogs to fight off contagious diseases while their vulnerable immune system is still developing defences.
Plus, dog vaccinations continue to guard against preventable disease as your puppy becomes an adult dog. Their immune system is strengthened by the immunisations, which keeps your best friend, your family, and other dogs safeguarded against disease.
Growing dogs encounter a wide assortment of other dogs, animals, food, creepy crawlies and unfamiliar germs. As a pet owner, you have a responsibility to socialise your puppy safely. That means before you take them to the dog park, or the beach, or even for a walk around your neighbourhood, you should have completed the 3-month puppy vaccination schedule recommended by your vet.
Puppy vaccinations, and annual adult dog vaccinations, are targeted to protect these common preventable diseases.
At Vetwest, we highly recommend protecting our pets the best we can. We recommend the C5 or 5 in 1 vaccination for dogs to give them the best chance at fighting off preventable diseases that can be picked up in the community. But also, to ensure that we’re helping make our local Perth community a safer place for all our canine friends by reducing the chances of spreading disease too.
At Vetwest, we recommend all dogs be vaccinated against the following common preventable diseases:
• Canine distemper virus
• Canine hepatitis (or adenovirus)
• Canine parvovirus
• Parainfluenza virus
• Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough)
Read more about common dog vaccinations here.
Dog vaccinations should begin by the time they are six weeks old. This initial immunisation schedule, which lasts for three months, helps them to develop a strong immune system into adulthood.
If you miss a vaccination appointment, or your puppy has fallen behind before you bring them home, then get in touch with us at the earliest opportunity to catch up on essential puppy immunisations.
Puppy vaccination schedule | ||
1st vaccination | 6 - 8 weeks of age | Includes core disease protection against:
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2nd vaccination | 10-12 weeks of age | Includes optimal 5 in 1 disease protection against:
Early finish vaccination program allows your puppy to safely start socialising earlier (and saves you some money) |
3rd Vaccination | 14-16 weeks of age | Final vaccination in the standard vaccination schedule:
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Annual Vaccination | 15 months of age | Includes optimal 5 in 1 disease protection against:
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Regular dog immunisation boosters protect your pet – and your family – from spreadable disease so they have the best chance at living a long and happy life.
Sometimes your puppy might be lethargic or lose their appetite for 24-48 hours after a puppy immunisation appointment. This is normal, so you should be prepared to keep an eye on them and provide a safe, comfortable space at home.
If the signs continue for more than 2 days, or you are worried your pup might be experiencing an allergic reaction to dog vaccinations, then get in touch with Vetwest immediately for healthcare advice.