Vaccination Requirements

The following vaccination schedule is recommended for every dog. If you have any questions please contact your Veterinary Office.

DHLPP - Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza

1. 6-9 weeks old-DHPP; then booster next vaccine in 3-4 weeks
2. 10-13 weeks old-DHLPP; the booster in 3-4 weeks
3. 14-16 weeks old-DHLPP
4. After this booster DHLPP yearly

RABIES - This is a lethal virus of the neurological system. Pennsylvania law requires that ALL dogs 12 weeks of age and older be vaccinated against rabies. Boosters are needed in one year, then every 3 years. You can be fined $300 per day if you do not have proof of rabies vaccination. Because of the health risk to our staff, the Western PA Humane Society requires that all patients coming to this clinic be up-to-date on their Rabies vaccine.

BORDATELLA - This is an intranasal vaccine given to any puppy 3 weeks of age or older. This should be boostered annually. This helps to prevent "kennel cough" and is required by most kennels and some groomers. Bordatella is a bacterium that can effect a dog's respiratory tract, especially the trachea, causing a highly contagious cough. This is not a life-threatening disease but can make a dog very uncomfortable and, rarely, cause severe bronchitis. It is recommended if your dog will be spending time around other dogs, often, is groomed or kenneled routinely or if they are participating in dog shows.