Do puppy vaccinations have to be 4 weeks apart?

Puppies are typically vaccinated at eight and ten weeks (although they can be vaccinated as early as four-six weeks) with the second dose usually being given two to four weeks later. Speak to your vet about the best timings. Your puppy will then require a booster vaccination at 6 or 12 months.

How old does a puppy have to be to get all the shots?

The puppy shot series usually starts between 6–8 weeks of age, with new vaccines and boosters given every 3–4 weeks until the puppy is 16–17 weeks old (some puppies need may need an additional booster at the roughly 20-week old mark — this is especially true with the “black & tan” breeds).

Can you vaccinate puppies at 6 weeks?

DHPP (Distemper, adenovirus, hepatitis, parvo, para-influenza combination) should start at 6 weeksand not before. Vaccinations are given every 3 weeksuntil the puppy has had turned 15 weeks.

How many vaccines does a puppy need before going outside?

When can puppies go out for the first time? In their first 16-18 weeks, puppies typically go through three rounds of vaccinations. After each round of vaccinations, there is a five to seven day waiting period until they are fully effective.

Is a puppy safe from parvo after second shot?

Short answer: YES! Some may think once their dog is vaccinated they can’t catch Parvo, but the virus has different strains and reinvents itself. So unfortunately, dogs definitely can still catch the parvovirus.

How many vaccinations do puppies need before they can go outside NZ?

In New Zealand conditions, once the second full vaccination is given it is reasonable to allow your puppy to have controlled outdoor access. We have a 12-week-old poodle cross puppy having his vaccinations. He had his second booster at 12 weeks and has one more to go.

Can unvaccinated puppies be around other unvaccinated puppies?

Yes! Even if your puppy has not finished their vaccination course, you can socialise them with vaccinated dogs. Just make sure the place you’re mixing them is safe, where any other unvaccinated dogs won’t have been–like your back garden, for example.

Can I take my puppy outside without vaccinations?

If you’re wondering when can puppies go outside away from home, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) recommends that pet guardians begin taking puppies on walks and public outings as early as one week after their first round of vaccinations, at about seven weeks old.