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What vaccinations are necessary for my dog's health and safety?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male

What are the vaccines a dog need

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 18th, 2017

Great question! Your dog needs a combination vaccine containing DHPPi (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza), as well as a rabies vaccine. If leptospirosis is a problem in your area, then I would recommend having your dog get a lepto vaccine. A kennel cough vaccine would be recommended as well if your dog will be placed in kennels at any time over the next year.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 23rd, 2019

    Great question! Rabies and the DHPPi (distemper hepatitis parvovirus parainfluenza) combination shot. I recommend the leptospirosis vaccine if that’s a problem in your area, and the kennel cough vaccine if you plan on boarding Simba sometime in the next year. I hope this helps!

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