What is a dog's 5-way shot? Does my adopted lab need more vaccines?

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We are hopefully adopting a 1yr old lab from the pound. They say she had a 5-way shot. What is that. Will she need shots when we adopt her or does that cover all her shots? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 1 year and 6 months old | 50 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

This typically cover distemper, parvo, parainfluenza, and 2 types for adenovirus. If this was her only vaccine, then she will also need a rabies vaccine and a repeated at the combination. Depending on her life style she may need a kennel cough vaccine or flu vaccine if she will be boarded or groomed or exposed to new dogs frequently. The combination vaccines are usually good for 3 years after a second year booster and the rabies vaccine is good for 1-3 years depending on your state law.

What is a dog's 5-way shot? Does my adopted lab need more vaccines?

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