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What Vaccinations Does my Puppy Need?

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What vaccinations does my puppy need?

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Your puppy’s first vaccinations help him build up immunity to disease. But what shots should he get? Most puppies receive the rabies shot as well as a combination vaccine called DHLPP. Administered as a series of shots, this vaccine guards your pup against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus.

In order to keep up his immunity up, your dog will probably get these shots every year for the rest of his life. But talk to your veterinarian about what’s best for your pet. Some vets recommend that adult dogs get revaccinated less frequently. And depending upon where you live and where you to plan to take your dog, your pet may also need to be vaccinated against corona, lyme, kennel cough, or giardia.

-Dr. Larry McDaniel, DVM for the "Purina® Animal Instincts" Podcast Series

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