Do puppies really need three vaccinations?
Malika Hirthe
2025-08-26 18:05:21
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Puppies are typically vaccinated at eight and ten weeks with the second dose usually being given two to four weeks later. Your puppy will then require a booster vaccination at 6 or 12 months. Speak to your vet about the best timings. The diseases they protect against are Canine distemper, Canine parvovirus, Kennel cough, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza. Your vet is always the best source of information on the vaccinations and treatments your new puppy will need. Different vaccines last for different lengths of time, as immunity can weaken. Your vet will provide you with a vaccination record, which you'll need to keep safe.
Danielle Maggio
2025-08-17 21:08:24
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At eight weeks old – a puppy should have their first set of vaccinations. In certain cases we can vaccinate puppies as young as 6 weeks. At 12 weeks old – a puppy’s second set of vaccinations are needed to boost their immune system. A puppy will needs a ‘booster’ vaccination 12 months after the his second vaccination and every year thereafter. The price of health check and primary puppy vaccinations is £100.00 for the 2 sets of injections which are administered 4 weeks apart. If your dog’s vaccination status is unknown we recommend a full vaccination course. If you adopt a puppy from a charity, they have often been vaccinated before you take them home, however, some puppies are rehomed before they are ready for their second set of vaccinations – so it is always best to check and ask for the vaccination documentation.
Clare Fay
2025-08-10 02:29:26
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Puppies have some protection from disease in their first few weeks of life, from the antibodies in their mother’s milk. These antibodies will fall, so pups need to develop their own immunity through vaccination. Most puppies should get the first of their core vaccinations from six weeks of age. They should receive a second vaccine two to four weeks later, depending on the puppy’s age and the vaccine brand. Vaccinations can take days or weeks to be fully effective – your vet will be able to tell you more. Speak to your vet about best timings for your pup. They’ll need to see your puppy’s vaccination paperwork. If you’ve bought your dog from a responsible breeder, they should be able to supply you with this. Your vet can tell you what’s needed – it’ll depend on the individual risk to your dog and the brand of vaccines used. As well as a first-year booster, your pup will typically need: a top-up dose of leptospirosis vaccine every year, top-up doses of canine adenovirus, canine parvovirus and canine distemper vaccines every three years.
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