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What vaccines does my 5-month-old pit bull puppy need for first shots?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

I have a I believe 5 month old pit bull he hasn’t had any shots yet what you you recommend he needs

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2020

Hello, congratulations on your new puppy. He will need 3 sets of vaccines 2 weeks apart each set. Vaccinations include to protect against distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, adenovirus, bordetella, and rabies. You should also discuss checking his stool for parasites and deworming him. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 26th, 2018

    Hello. Your puppy is a little young for vaccinations, but I would encourage you to have him seen by your veterinarian for a good wellness exam & stool check for fecal parasites. Between 6 - 8 weeks, he should be vaccinated for distemper, parvo, adenovirus, & parainfluenza. 12 weeks, he should be vaccinated again & lepto, possibly bordatella, will be added. At 16 weeks, another booster vaccination & rabies will be administered. all vaccinations will be repeated in 1 year. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on August 6th, 2018

    At the very least, she will need 2 distemper/parvovirus (DA2P) vaccines spaced 3-4 weeks apart and one Rabies vaccine. Lifestyle vaccines, given based on risk of exposure, include Bordatella, Leptospirosis, Lyme and Canine Influenza.

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    Answered By Sarah Box, BVSc

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    Published on June 15th, 2017

    Typically a distemper/parvo vaccination is recommended every 3-4 weeks from 6 weeks of age till between 18 and 20 weeks. Rabies vaccination is usually given at 12 weeks. Bordetella may be recommended by your veterinarian too depending on your location and intended activities with Pablo. Some parts of the country vaccinate for Lyme disease, and there are also some other less common vaccinations which your vet may recommend depending on the prevalence of disease in your local area. You will also need to enquire about a deworming protocol, heartworm prevention and flea and tick prevention.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 20th, 2017

    It's recommended to start the vaccination process at the age of 2 months or alternatively not taking your dog out at all until you do. the recommended vaccinations are 6 in 1 vaccine (it is given 2-3 times 2-4 weeks apart) and Rabies which is usually done last, each vaccine is done separately.

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