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How often should my pet get vaccinated and what's the schedule?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year and 11 months old

what are the dates for vaccination

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 16th, 2017

It depends on the vaccine, the age of the animal and a few other environmental considerations. The core vaccines (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus2, Parainfluenza) are normally given every three years after they are over a year old. The necessity for other vaccines (leptospirosis, Bordetella, etc.) will depend on the dog's environment and are given more frequently. To help answer this question and give you more information, I've put a link to the vaccination guidelines below. http://www.wsava.org/sites/default/files/WSAVA%20Owner%20Breeder%20Guidelines%2014%20October%202015%20FINAL.pdf As always, I recommend the vaccines be given as directed by your veterinarian. I hope that helps and all is well with Katy.

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 28th, 2018

    Hello, thank you for your question. For core vaccines (Rabies and Distemper (DAPP, etc)) those vaccines should be given consistently throughout a dog's life. The frequency of the Distemper and Rabies vaccines are every 3 years; with some exceptions depending on where you live and the age of your pet. There are other non-core vaccines such as Bordatella, Influenza, Leptospirosis, etc. These vaccines are usually given once a year for the length of the pet's life depending on the need. For example, Bordatella (or Kennel Cough) is recommended for pets that go to the groomers or doggie daycare; if as Sofia get's older she stops going to these places, she probably doesn't need the vaccine anymore. One point to make is that if Sofia is not kept up to date or hasn't had any of the above mentioned vaccines, she will need more frequent vaccination in the initial stage. This ensures that her body builds appropriate immunity to the infectious organisms. For example, if you would like Sofia to be vaccinated for Leptospirosis (and she has never had these vaccines in the past) she will need an initial vaccine and then a booster in 3-4 weeks. To help ensure that Sofia is completely vaccinated and to help with your understanding I would definitely recommend reaching out to your veterinarian. Hope this helps, good luck!

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 28th, 2017

    It depends on the vaccines she was given, the age that they were given and a few other environmental considerations. The core vaccines (Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus2, Parainfluenza) are normally given every three years after they are over a year old. The necessity for other vaccines (leptospirosis, Bordetella, etc.) will depend on the dog's environment and are given more frequently. To help answer this question and give you more information, I've put a link to the vaccination guidelines below. wsava.org/sites/default/files/WSAVA%20Owner%20Breeder%20Guidelines%2014%20October%202015%20FINAL.pdf As always, I recommend the vaccines be given as directed by your veterinarian. I hope that helps and all is well with Molly.

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