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Which vaccinations are truly essential for my 3-month-old puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 13 days old | 6.61 lbs

Which are the vaccinations can be given to my pet at this age?

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Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 2nd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If Tuttu is 3 months old, he should be receiving his distemper/parvo/adenovirus combination vaccines (a set of 3 every 3-4 weeks) and his kennel cough vaccine. When he is older he will also need a rabies vaccine.

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    Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

    Published on May 22nd, 2018

    Congratulations on your new addition! The answer to which vaccinations he will need depends his individual risk factors. I am attaching a link to the American Animal Hospital Association's vaccine guideline below. https://www.aaha.org/guidelines/canine_vaccination_guidelines/practice_vaccination.aspx They recommend that all dogs receive DAPP and Rabies vaccinations. Those vaccines are considered Core vaccinations. Any other vaccinations are considered Non-Core and are only recommended for dogs that are at risk of contracting those diseases. The above website also includes a Lifestyle-Based Vaccine Calculator to help you determine which diseases he may be at risk for, but be sure to discuss that with your veterinarian to make the best decision. I am also attaching a link to VetCo vaccination prices for vaccinations for your reference. https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/vaccination-packages-and-prices/ Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 28th, 2019

    The three core vaccines for dogs are Rabies, DAPP (also known as distemper/parvo) and bordetella (also known as kennel cough). Other vaccines for dogs at risk for exposure are influenza, lyme and leptospirosis. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 14th, 2017

    When she goes back for her second round is when I recommend to give her the 1st bordetella vaccine. This is for upper respiratory infections. She should receive a distemper/parvo vaccine every 3 weeks until she is 15-16 weeks old, 2 bordetella vaccines starting around 9 weeks old, and a rabies vaccine no earlier than 12 weeks old. I hope this helps!

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