What vaccinations do you give a German shepherd?

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In simpler language: Starting at around 6-8 weeks of age, the first DHLP/Parvo vaccinations should be given. This consists of Distemper, Heptatis, Lepto, Parainfluenza & Parvo. The Lepto portion can be left out if the pup under 8 weeks of age, but this is just my opinion. Then be sure to include the Lepto at 8 weeks of age & thereafter. Your Veterinarian is your best guide at when these vaccinations should be given. I give them starting at 6-8 weeks, then 10 weeks, 13 weeks and a final one at 16 weeks of age. Your Veterinarian gives the Rabies at 4 months with a yearly booster 1 year after that, then every 3 years thereafter but check with your State requirements for the Rabies vaccine. Don't forget about deworming your dog too & also putting your dog on a Heartworm preventative year around after being tested first plus a monthly topical flea & tick protectant such as Frontline Plus or Advantix II, etc. Please take your dog or pup into be checked out by your Veterinarian and discuss all of this with him or her.

1st Answer:

There is a vaccines protocol for dogs set by the American Animal Hospital Association. The specific breed doesn't matter, the recommended vaccines are the same for all dogs:

Rabies vaccine is now recommended at 3-year or greater intervals.

In the case of the non-rabies "core" vaccines (Core vaccines are vaccines which ALL dogs, regardless of circumstances, should receive) immunity lasts at least 5 years for distemper and parvo, and at least 7 years for adenovirus.

CORE VACCINES:

Canine Distemper

Canine Parvo

Canine Adenovirus

Rabies

Non-core vaccines are those that are required by only those dogs whose location, environment or lifestyle places them at risk of contracting specific infections. Talk to your vet to see if any of these are needed.

NON-CORE VACCINES:

Measles Vaccine

Canine Parainfluenza

Bordetella

Canine Adenovirus

Coronavirus

Lyme disease vaccine

Leptospirosis