Our O’Fallon vets understand that repeated appointments for your dog's vaccinations and boosters may seem inconvenient, but following the vaccination schedule below is the best way for you to protect your canine friend from a host of serious and potentially deadly diseases.
Should you get your dog vaccinated?
As with the vaccinations that have been designed for people, dog vaccines protect your pet against a host of serious diseases that could threaten the life of your pet.
While getting your dog vaccinated may seem like an unnecessary expense at the time, your dog's shots are likely to cost far less than treatment for the illnesses vaccines protect against.
Does my dog need all of the available vaccines?
The vaccines recommended for dogs in the O’Fallon area include immunizations to help prevent bordetella, distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and rabies.
Your vet will be able to recommend the vaccines which are most appropriate for your dog based on your dog's age, where you live, and your dog's lifestyle. Here is our dog and puppy shots schedule.
Vaccination Schedule for Puppies & Adult Dogs
Puppy Vaccine Schedule
6 - 8 Weeks
- *DHPP Shot 1
- Bordatella
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
10 - 12 Weeks
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
- DHPP Shot 2
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Rabies
14 - 16 Weeks
- DHPP Shot 3
Adult Dog Vaccine Schedule
Annually
- Bordatella
- Leptospira
- Lyme
- Rabies
- Influenza Virus-H3N8
- Influenza Virus-H3N2
Every 3 Years
- DHPP Booster
- Rabies
*DHPP: This vaccine protects against Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus.
Age Restrictions
Consult your veterinarian to learn more about which vaccines are appropriate for your dog. All shots are ineligible for very young puppies and senior dogs with compromised immune systems.
Are there any possible side effects of dog vaccinations?
Some dogs may experience an allergic reaction to their vaccinations. This is usually due to a reaction to a single ingredient in a specific vaccine. Some ingredients cause different reactions in different breeds.
German shepherds, various collies, and some sheepdogs are known to be sensitive to individual vaccinations. Your vet will skip any vaccines that contain ingredients that your dog may be sensitive to.
The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are an important component of your dog's preventive health care. You give your dog the best chance of living a long and healthy life by getting him or her shots early in life and then regularly as they grow older.