05/08/2026
Immunisation Awareness Month 🐶🐱🐰
Dog immunisation protects pets from severe and fatal infectious diseases like parvovirus, distemper, and leptospirosis. Puppies typically start their primary course at 8 to 10 weeks old, followed by regular annual or triennial adult boosters depending on the specific vaccine type and local veterinary advice.
Core Vaccines
Parvovirus: Highly contagious, severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea .
Distemper: Viral disease affecting respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. Infectious Canine Hepatitis: Viral infection targeting the liver, kidneys, and lungs. Leptospirosis: Bacterial infection spread via urine in stagnant water, transferable to humans.
Typical Schedule
First injection: 8–10 weeks of age.
Second injection: 2–4 weeks later (approx. 12 weeks).
First booster: 12 months after the initial puppy course.
Adult boosters: Leptospirosis is given annually, while core viral boosters (distemper/parvo/hepatitis) are typically given every 3 years.
