When to Vaccinate and Deworm Your Dog
📝 Summary
Core vaccines (the 6-in-1) cover distemper, parvo, hepatitis, parainfluenza, bronchitis, and rabies, given from 7-8 weeks in three shots. Deworm puppies every 3 months (monthly for external parasites); annual booster shots keep threats away.
1 When to Vaccinate and Deworm Your Dog
I. Vaccination timeline
1. At 30 days, give the kennel-cough vaccine.
2. At 7-8 weeks and weaned, first 6-in-1 vaccine.
3. At 11-12 weeks, second 6-in-1.
4. At 14-15 weeks, third 6-in-1 plus rabies.
After this program, give the 6-in-1 and rabies yearly so the dog stays clear of these major threats.
II. Vaccination notes
1. Take the puppy’s temperature before injection; inject only when fully healthy.
2. Check the vaccine is not expired, is imported, and that the full dose is given.
3. The clinic should give an immunization record with the next date.
III. Deworming timeline
1. Dogs under 3 months: deworm every 3 months.
2. Dogs over 3 months: every 6 months.
3. If the dog eats raw food, deworm every 3 months regardless of month.
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