Just like us, dogs require regular vaccinations to help protect them against contagious and preventable disease.
Your petās vaccination schedule will depend on their age, lifestyle and previous vaccination history. Find out exactly what they need here:
PUPPIES ā PRIMARY VACCINATION SCHEDULE
6-8 weeks: C3 vaccination
12 weeks: C5 vaccination
16 weeks: C5 vaccination
TheĀ C3 vaccinationĀ protects against distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus. A kennel coughĀ vaccineĀ also protects against parainfluenza and bordatella bronchiseptica. Together this combination is known as a C5Ā vaccineĀ ā this is aĀ core vaccineĀ recommended for all dogs.
ADULT DOGS ā BOOSTER VACCINATION SCHEDULE
Dogs require yearly booster vaccinations to provide long term immunity. A C5 booster is given one year after their 16-week puppy vaccination.
If your dog is exposed to farm environments, stagnant water (lakes, rivers etc) or rodent populations, consider including theĀ leptospirosis vaccineĀ in your dogās schedule. The initial course is given at 12 and 14 weeks, followed by a yearly booster.
About the Author: Saraid Smith
Clinical Operations Coordinator, Berwick Veterinary Hospital · Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing · In the veterinary industry since 2006
Saraid Smith is the Clinical Operations Coordinator at Berwick Vet Hospital. She has worked in the veterinary industry since 2006 and completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2011. With a strong background in Emergency and Critical Care and Internal Medicine, Saraid brings extensive clinical experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
Since joining Berwick Vet Hospital in 2021, Saraid has become an integral part of the team. Her professional interests include chronic disease management, animal behaviour, nutrition, and animal rescue. In late 2024, she stepped into a leadership role as Lead Nurse at the Berwick clinic before moving into her current position as Clinical Operations Coordinator, where she focuses on supporting both the clinical team and the ongoing growth of the hospital.
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