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My 8-week puppy had vaccines. What's the next vaccine schedule?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd - miniature | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 26 days old | 5 lbs

My 8-week puppy has had 2 neopar vaccinations and 2 neoVac DA2 vaccinations. What are the next round of vaccinations? And when should they be administered?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 9th, 2020

That's too many vaccines for such a young. A puppy isn't old enough for their first vaccines until they are 6-8 weeks of age, and they must be given four weeks apart. In this case based on Kylo's age, he's only had one run of vaccines that count. He needs both those vaccines given again four weeks after they were given, then another round four weeks after that. He is old enough for his rabies vaccine at 12 weeks of age, and will need another one of those four weeks after the first.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on November 2nd, 2017

    You can schedule an appointment for Layla now. She will need vaccines every 3-4 weeks until she is 16 weeks old. Discuss with your veterinarian what Layla's lifestyle will be so, together, you can formulate an appropriate vaccine protocol. Core vaccines include distemper parvovirus combination and Rabies vaccine. Every dog should get these at the very least. Lifestyle vaccines, given based on risk of exposure, include Bordetella, Canine Flu, Lyme and Leptospirosis.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on March 6th, 2018

    He should get distemper/parvo combination (DHPP) in 3 weeks, then again in 4 and 8 weeks. He should also get a Bordatella vaccine. A Rabies vaccine can be given after 12 weeks of age. Lifestyle vaccines are given based on risk of exposure. These include Lyme, Leptospirosis and Canine Flu. They are two vaccines given 3-4 weeks apart hen yearly. A broad spectrum dewormer should be given every 2 weeks for 3 doses then Toby should be placed on monthly preventatives for fleas and ticks as well as heartworm and intestinal parasites. These can be oral or topical. Discuss options with your veterinarian. You can use the calculator at the link below to assess his risk of exposure and to see recommended vaccines. https://www.aaha.org/guidelines/canine_vaccination_guidelines/vaccine_calculator.aspx

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

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 17th, 2019

    Normal vaccination protocol would include vaccination against canine distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, leptospira and canine adenovirus (DHPPi+L). One injection is usually given at 8-9weeks and a sceond one 4 weeks after. The protocol may include kennel cough and rabies (from 3rd month) depending on your area and need for pet passport and traveling.

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