What vaccines should my dog get if I don't know their past shots?

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If I am unsure what shots my dogs have had what shots should I give them. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 10 months old

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you don't know what vaccines have been given the safest thing to do is to start the vaccine series again. Core vaccines recommended for all dogs are the DHPP combination vaccine and the rabies vaccine. The DHPP vaccine covers distemper, parvovirus, the hepatitis virus and parainfluenza. This vaccine may or may not require a booster 3-4 weeks after the initial vaccine depending on the manufacturer. Rabies does not require a booster. Other vaccines that Shappire may need based on lifestyle and location include a Bordetella or kennel cough vaccine, Leptospirosis vaccine, Influenza vaccine, or Lyme vaccine. You should talk to your veterinarian about to see if any of these would be recommended for your dogs. Most require a booster 3-4 weeks after the initial vaccine, although if an intranasal or oral Bordetella vaccine is given it may not require a booster.

What vaccines should my dog get if I don't know their past shots?

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