Our Fort Worth vets understand that repeated appointments for your dog's vaccinations, and boosters may seem inconvenient, but following the vaccination schedule below is the best way for you to protect your canine friend from a host of serious and potentially deadly diseases.
Should you get your dog vaccinated?
As with the vaccinations that have been designed for people, dog vaccines protect your pet against a host of serious diseases that could threaten the life of your pet.
While getting your dog vaccinated may seem like an unnecessary expense at the time, your dog's shots are likely to cost far less than treatment for the illnesses vaccines protect against.
Does my dog need all of the available vaccines?
The vaccines recommended for dogs in the Fort Worth area include immunizations to help prevent Bordetella, distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and rabies.
Your vet will be able to recommend the vaccines which are most appropriate for your dog based on your dog's age, where you live and your dog's lifestyle.
Vaccination Schedule for Puppies & Adult Dogs
Puppy Vaccination Schedule
6 - 8 Weeks
*DHPP Shot 1
Bordatella
Leptospira
Lyme
Influenza Virus-H3N8
Influenza Virus-H3N2
10 - 12 Weeks
Influenza Virus-H3N8
Influenza Virus-H3N2
DHPP Shot 2
Leptospira
Lyme
Rabies
14 - 16 Weeks
DHPP Shot 3
Adult Dog Vaccination Schedule
Annually
Bordatella
Leptospira
Lyme
Rabies
Influenza Virus-H3N8
Influenza Virus-H3N2
Every 3 Years
DHPP Booster
Rabies
*DHPP: This vaccine protects against Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.
Age Restrictions
Consult your veterinarian to learn more about which vaccines are appropriate for your dog. All shots are ineligible for very young puppies and senior dogs with compromised immune systems.
Are there any possible side effects of dog vaccinations?
Some dogs may experience an allergic reaction to their vaccinations. This is usually due to a reaction to a single ingredient in a specific vaccine. Some ingredients cause different reactions in different breeds.
Individual vaccinations are known to cause reactions in German shepherds, collies, and some sheepdogs. Your veterinarian will avoid any vaccines that contain ingredients to which your dog is allergic.
The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are an important component of your dog's preventive health care. You give your dog the best chance of living a long and healthy life by getting him or her shots early in life and then on a regular basis as they grow older.
If your dog or puppy is due for their shots, contact our Fort Worth vets today to get started.
