Puppy and Dog Vaccinations

Low Cost Dog Vaccinations

Puppy Vaccinations

Puppies should begin their vaccination series when they are 6 – 8 weeks old.  If the puppy’s mother was unvaccinated, the puppy vaccines should be administered earlier and if the puppy’s mother was fully vaccinated the puppy vaccination (Distemper-Parvo Combo) can begin a little later.  In any case, the shots should be given every 3 or 4 weeks until the puppy is 4 months old or older, and then we give the Rabies along with the last round of Puppy Shots.  Please note that the last two puppy vaccinations given are the most important for the development of yearly immunity and continuing the series all the way up to 4 months is critical.  Our experience has repeatedly proven that this 4 month date is truly important and we can explain more in person or via e-mail contact.

The puppy’s first Rabies vaccination will last for one year as will the final puppy shot.

Recommended Puppy Vaccinations

Puppy DP  – for puppies up to 8 weeks old on clinic day

$20

DHLPP – given until at least 4 months old and then annually

Distemper, parvo, hepatitis adenovirus 2, leptospirosis, parainfluenza.

$20

DHLPP and Rabies vaccines – given at 4 months or older

$40

Dog Vaccinations

The basic core vaccines for typical city dogs are Rabies and DHLPP.  Beyond that, the other vaccines offered are appropriate depending on your dog’s exposure to risks including those associated with various geographies.

Recommended Dog Vaccinations

Rabies vaccine alone – 1 year or 3 year

A 100% fatal disease common to wildlife and humans.

$20

DHLPP vaccine – annual*

Distemper, parvo, hepatitis adenovirus 2, leptospirosis, parainfluenza.

$20

DHLPP and Rabies vaccines

$40

Additional Vaccines for Dogs

Bordetella vaccine (kennel cough)

Highly contageous and inconvenient coughing disease. This vaccine is often required by kennels and groomers.

$20

Corona vaccine

Canine corona virus is a viral diarrhea disease in dogs—it is NOT the same as the human corona virus. Canine corona virus is less severe than parvo and is rare in the United States. This vaccine is sometimes required by kennels and groomers.

$17

Leptospirosis-4 vaccine

Transmitted in contaminated water. Included in the DHLPP or given alone

$20

Lyme vaccine

Carried by ticks in mountainous areas.

$35

Rattlesnake vaccine

Red Rock Crotalus Atrox Toxoid.

$25

Canine Influenza Vaccine

Contagious respiratory disease in dogs.

$35

Heartworm Test (blood test)

Indicated for dogs in the mountains, hills and woodlands. Only offered to our clients who are treating for heartworm.

$20

* There is newer information indicating the increased duration of some vaccine immunities.  Consequently owners of some older dogs may choose to extend the 1 year interval between the Distemper/Parvo vaccinations to 3 years.  Since the dog vaccine label specifies yearly re-vaccination, responsibility for extending the vaccination interval rests entirely with the owner.