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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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