Pet Vaccinations
It’s important for your pet to receive vaccines in order to stay healthy and have a good quality of life. Some pet vaccinations require a booster to keep them effective.
There are two categories of vaccinations: core pet vaccines and non-core vaccines. Core pet vaccinations are those recommended for every pet, while non-core vaccines may be advised based on your pet’s lifestyle, such as your cat or dog is outdoors only or is boarded often.
Many vaccines can be given to pets as young as 6 weeks old.
Vaccination Schedule for Cats: Core and Non-core Vaccines
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Cat Vaccine
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Kitten
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Adult Cat
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Booster
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Comments
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Rabies
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Single dose as early as 8 weeks of age. Revaccinate 1 year later.
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2 doses, 12 months apart |
Required annually or every 3 years, depending on vaccine used.
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Core cat vaccine. |
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Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia) |
As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.
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2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart |
1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years.
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Core cat vaccine. |
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Feline Herpesvirus
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As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age
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2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart |
1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years.
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Core cat vaccine. |
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Calicivirus
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As early as 6 weeks, then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age
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2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart
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1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then every 3 years.
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Core cat vaccine.
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Feline Leukemia Virus
(FeLV) |
As early as 8 weeks, then 3-4 weeks later
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2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart
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1 dose is given a year after the last dose of the initial series, then annually
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Non-core cat vaccine. |
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Bordetella
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At 8 weeks, then 2-4 weeks later
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2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart
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Annually
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Non-core cat vaccine.
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Vaccination Schedule for Dogs: Core and Non-core Vaccines
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Dog Vaccine
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Puppy
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Adult Dog
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Booster
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Comments
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Rabies 1-year
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Can be administered in one dose, as early as 3 months of age. States regulate the age at which it is first administered.
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Single dose |
Annual boosters are required.
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Core dog vaccine. |
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Rabies 3-year |
Can be administered as one dose, as early as 3 months of age. States regulate the age at which it is first administered.
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Single dose |
A second vaccination is recommended after 1 year, then boosters every 3 years.
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Core dog vaccine. |
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Distemper
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At least 3 doses, given between 6 and 16 weeks of age
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2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart |
Puppies need a booster 1 year after completing their initial series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more often.
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Core dog vaccine. |
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Parvovirus
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At least 3 doses, given between 6 and 16 weeks of age
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2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart
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Puppies need a booster 1 year after completing the initial series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more often.
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Core dog vaccine.
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Adenovirus
(canine hepatitis) |
At least 3 doses, between 6 and 16 weeks of age
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2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart
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Puppies need a booster 1 year after completing the initial series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more often.
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Core dog vaccine.
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Parainfluenza
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Administered at 6-8 weeks of age, then every 3-4 weeks until 12-14 weeks old
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1 dose
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A booster may be necessary after 1 year, depending on manufacturer recommendations; revaccination every 3 years is considered protective.
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Non-core dog vaccine.
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Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough )
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Depends on the vaccine type; 2 doses are usually needed for protection.
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1 dose of intranasal or oral product, or 2 doses of the injected product
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Annual or 6-month boosters may be recommended for dogs in high-risk environments.
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Non-core dog vaccine.
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Lyme disease
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1 dose, administered as early as 9 weeks, with a second dose 2-4 weeks later
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2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart
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May be needed annually, prior to the start of tick season
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Non-core dog vaccine.
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Leptospirosis
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First dose at 12 weeks; second dose 4 weeks later
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2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart
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At least once yearly for dogs in high-risk areas
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Non-core dog vaccine.
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Canine influenza
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First dose as early as 6-8 weeks; second dose 2-4 weeks later
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2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart
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Yearly
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Non-core dog vaccine.
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