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What shots do newborn puppies need and when should they get them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Schnoodle | Female | unspayed | 12 lbs

hi, i have a schnoodle breed of dog, she is a year old and is expecting puppies any day know, so my question is when the puppies come, what shots do we need to get them and how old should the puppies be when they get them

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 10th, 2017

We recommend vaccinations start at 8 weeks of age starting with a distemper/parvo combination. A booster is required at 12 & 16 weeks. But even more important is to begin deworming at about 2 weeks of age & repeating the wormer every 2 weeks until weaning. You can just use pyrantal pamoate for the pups. Hope all goes very well. Take care.

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