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Does my dog need a flu shot? Is the canine flu vaccine annual?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 45 lbs

Should my dog have a dog flu shot. If so is it an annual shot

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 16th, 2018

The Canine Flu vaccine is initially two vaccines given 3-4 weeks apaRt. After that, it is a yearly vaccine. If your dog has increased risk of exposure, she should be vaccinated. Dogs with increased risk are dogs that board frequently, go to daycare or dog parks regularly or get groomed regularly.

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