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Doc-Dog

From Diet to Medical to General Information

The Doc-Dog section is designed to offer basic information on many subjects that affect the German Shepherd and other breeds. It isn’t intended to replace a licensed veterinarian, treat, cure, or prevent any K-9 condition. It’s basic information which many in the dog world use on a daily basis. Some folks say that, "it's common sense." If it isn't know to all, how "common" is it?

 

 

 

A Typical Puppy Vaccination Schedule

We follow the guidelines promoted by our vet. In addition to the shot schedule below, dewormings can also match these early puppy weeks. The use of Frontline or similar product is desired for flea and tick control.

 

Puppy Vaccination Schedule

Puppy’s Age

Recommended Vaccinations

Optional Vaccinations

6 to 8 weeks

Distemper, measles, parainfluenza

Bordatella

10 to 12 weeks

DHPP (vaccines for distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus)

Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordatella, Lyme disease

12 to 24 weeks

Rabies

None

14 to 16 weeks

DHPP

Coronavirus, Lyme disease, Leptospirosis

12 to 16 months

Rabies, DHPP

Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Boradetella, Lyme disease

Every 1 to 2 years

DHPP

Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease

Every 1 to 3 years

Rabies (as required by law)

None