CANINE VACCINES

   DHLPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
Puppies: Series of 4 vaccines starting 1st vaccines (Distemper-Measles) at 6 weeks of age and giving a booster (DHLPP) every 3 weeks until the puppy is 16 weeks old. A Parvo booster alone is recommended at 20 weeks of age.
   Distemper and Parvo
Adults: 3-year boosters are given on alternating years after 2-years of age.
   Leptospirosis
Adults: Yearly boosters are given
   Bordetella (Kennel Cough)-most boarding facilities will require.
All ages: Vaccine should be given along with the first set of vaccines. This vaccine is given every 6 months.
 
   RV (Rabies) Required by North Carolina State Law
Puppies: Given at 4 months. Immunity lasts for one year. Thereafter, boosters are given every three years.
Adults: The first rabies vaccine given is a temporary one year booster and is repeated thereafter every 3 years.