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How many vaccine shots does my 10-week-old puppy really need?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 8 days old | 10.5 lbs

Hello I live in India. My puppy is 2 months 10 days old. He was given a Canigen DHiPP/L vaccine at 6 weeks. Amd again the same vaccine at 8 weeks. His next vet appointment is when he will be 10 weeks old, it is mentioned that Rabies vaccination will be done on that day and then just annual boosters are fine. Is it okay if only 2 shots are given?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on January 24th, 2018

No, this doesn't sound like a complete vaccination plan. Puppies need to have a DHPP booster every 3-4 weeks until they are 16 weeks or older to be considered fully vaccinated - if you stop vaccinating at 10 weeks, your pup will still be at risk for contracting serious illnesses like parvo and distemper. 10 weeks is also very early to give the rabies vaccine. In the United States, puppies have to be at least 12 weeks by law to receive this vaccine, and it's more common to do it at 4-6 months of age. I don't know the regulations in India, but I would be concerned that the pup's immune system is not mature enough at 10 weeks for the rabies vaccination to be effective. I would suggest getting a second opinion on Kiko's vaccination from another clinic in your area, if possible.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 12th, 2018

    Great question! Rocks will need his DHPPi combination shot (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza) now. He will need two additional boosters each given four weeks apart in order to be fully vaccinated. When he is 12-14 weeks old, he will need his first rabies vaccine. He will need an additional booster of the rabies shot four weeks after the first to be fully protected. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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