Pet Vaccination Schedule: When Is The Recommended Vaccinations Given?

One common question pet owners ask me is this:  What is the proper Pet Vaccination Schedule for my pet?

For pet owners, it is a responsibility to bring your pet to the veterinary clinic and get the recommended vaccines. But most do not know the right time to bring their pets for shots.

Some are too excited to have their pets vaccinated that they want the vaccine shots given too early.  Take note:  there’s a schedule for every type of vaccine.  To read more on the types of vaccine, check out the article here: Pet Vaccination: Is It necessary?

So when should you bring your pet to the vet clinic?

Here is the vaccination schedule recommended by the Philippine Animal Hospital Association:

pet vaccination schedule

Pet Vaccination Schedule:  First Month of Your Puppy

For the first month of your pup, no vaccines are given. Your pet will only require deworming and fecalysis.

Your pet will then have the first vaccination of the 5-n-1 vaccine at 6 weeks old and in 3 more schedules thereafter with an interval of 3 weeks each. Just like vaccines given to babies there is the first dose, second dose, third dose, then a booster shot.

Pet Vaccination Schedule: When Should Your Pet get Rabies Vaccination?

pet vaccination schedule

Another common question from pet owners is this: when should your pet get a Rabies Vaccination?

As you can see from the chart, you can bring your pet to your vet for rabies shot at 4 months. Some pet parents want their weeks-old pets to get the vaccine, but the recommended age is at 4 months.

If you notice, this is also the time for the third dose of the 5-n-1 vaccine. It is safe for both Rabies vaccine and 5-n-1 vaccine to be given at the same time.

Pet Vaccination Schedule: Is Bortadella Vaccine Really Necessary

On the 18th and 20th week of your furbaby, Bordetella vaccine is given. pet vaccination schedule

This vaccine is recommended as kennel cough is contagious. If your pet has low immune system, then it can be susceptible to the disease.

NOTE:  Most if not all pet boarding facilities require this vaccine to protect your pet.

Pet Vaccination Schedule: What’s Next After Completing My Puppy’s Vaccination Program?

Now that your pet has completed the vaccination program and is doing well, what next?

In the Philippines, to make sure that your pet is in tip top shape and is kept healthy inside out, an annual check should be scheduled. During this vet visit, your pet will be thoroughly checked and the annual vaccines given.

Rabies vaccine should be given every year by law. Then to make sure your pet is protected from common diseases, the 5-n-1 and Bordetella vaccines should also be given. These can be given during the annual check up as long as your pet is well.

Here is the recommended vaccination for adult dogs:

pet vaccination schedule

Pet Vaccination Schedule may be complicated at first, but just like everything, you, as the pet owner, will be able to handle it. After all you are after the well being of your fur baby.

If you need to know more about the pet vaccination, do not hesitate to ask your veterinarian about the pet vaccination schedule.

 

Enjoy peace of mind,

Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Pet Happiness Expert
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital

Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC

“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client

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