What dog vaccines are core? Do dogs need DPP, Lepto, or Lyme?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 4 years and 4 months old | 44 lbs
What is DPP vaccine. Does a dog need it. Does it come in Lyme vaccine. Is it safe not to give Lepto vaccine
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Published on August 15th, 2018
Leptospirosis spp vaccine is not a core vaccine and should only be given if necessary, i.e. if your dog has access to water (ponds, ditches, rivers, etc.) where rats may live and urinate in the water. DPP is vaccine against distemper, distemper, hepatitis (canine adenovirus-2 and -1), parvovirus, and parainfluenza., parvovirus, and parainfluenza and is one of the necessary core vaccines. It would be better to also include vaccination against hepatitis (canine adenovirus-2 and -1). Lyme vaccine is also a non-core vaccine ans should only be given if called for in your area. Your veterinarian will be able to advise you more specifically.
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Published on August 18th, 2019
The core vaccines are considered Rabies, Bordetella and Distemper-Parvo. Ask your vet if Leptospirosis or Lyme disease vaccines are indicated. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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