Why Is Vaccinating Your Puppy Important?
Vaccinations are crucial for protecting your puppy from contagious and potentially serious diseases. By ensuring their vaccinations are up to date, you can help reduce the risk of exposure to common illnesses that can spread between dogs. While some diseases are treatable, many are severe and could be life-threatening, making it essential to build your puppy’s immunity early on by following a complete vaccination schedule.
What We Vaccinate Against
At Vets on Balwyn, we provide vaccinations against five core diseases that pose serious health risks to your pooch:
- Canine Distemper Virus
- Canine Hepatitis
- Canine Parvovirus
- Parainfluenza Virus (Canine Cough or Kennel Cough)
- Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Canine Cough or Kennel Cough)
Puppy Vaccination Schedule
Our recommended vaccination schedule ensures your puppy receives the best protection at each stage of their development.
Initial Course (Puppies)
- First booster: 6–8 weeks
- Second booster: 10–12 weeks
- Third booster: 16 weeks
First Annual Vaccination
12 months after the final booster
Dog Vaccinations Schedule
As your puppy matures, booster vaccinations are necessary to maintain immunity. At Vets on Balwyn, we follow a triennial vaccination schedule. This means your dog will receive the full C5 vaccine every three years but will still need to come in annually for their Canine Cough vaccine.
Ongoing Vaccinations
- Every three years: Canine Distemper, Canine Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus
- Annually: Parainfluenza Virus, Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Canine Cough)
Is Your Dog Going To Boarding or Daycare?
If your dog will be attending doggy daycare or boarding, it’s important they are fully vaccinated. Many facilities will not accept puppies or dogs without up-to-date vaccinations.
Book An Appointment
At Vets on Balwyn, we make keeping your dog’s vaccinations up to date easy and convenient. Whether it’s for a puppy or maintaining an adult dog’s health, our team is here to guide you through the process.
Book your fur baby’s vaccination appointment today to protect their health!
FAQs
You can take your puppy out seven to ten days after the 12-week vaccination. With two vaccinations and their mother’s antibodies on board, they should have sufficient protection to start interacting with other dogs and exploring new environments.
Most puppy schools will accept puppies from 9 weeks of age, provided they have had their first vaccination and passed a health check.
It is generally not recommended to vaccinate a pregnant dog, as certain vaccines may pose risks to both the mother and her puppies. It is best to vaccinate them before breeding or pregnancy occurs.
Yes, your dog needs a full health check before any vaccination to make sure they’re healthy enough for it. Some conditions may be aggravated due to vaccines, so this step ensures your pet stays safe.
