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New baby coming: What dog shots and health prep are essential?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs

Hi, I am wanting to know what shots my dog needs to get before my baby arrives. I am in my 8th month of pregnancy with my husband & I first child. I am needing to get our dog the needed shots asap. She just turned 1 in December, she is a blue heeler-black lab mix. On the smaller side since she is a mixed dog. But looks 100% black lab.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 17th, 2018

She will need D(distemper)H(hepatitis caused by adenovirus)P(parvovirus)Pi(parainfluenzavirus)+L(leptospira) and rabies vaccinations. Flea treatment and treatment against gastrointestinal parasites would be needed as well. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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