Pet Vaccine Schedule Generator

Generate a personalized vaccine schedule for your dog, cat, rabbit or ferret based on age. Shows core vs optional vaccines, ideal timing, and the next dose due — following AAHA/AAFP guidelines.

Life stage: puppy/kitten series

Next up: DHPP + Leptospirosis at 14–16 weeks.

DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Parainfluenza)
Core
6–8 weeks · First in puppy series
DHPP booster
Core
10–12 weeks · Second in series
DHPP + Leptospirosis
Core
14–16 weeks · Third; lepto often added regionally
Rabies
Core
12–16 weeks · Legally required in most regions
Bordetella (kennel cough)
Optional
8+ weeks · Required for boarding/daycare
Canine Influenza (H3N2/H3N8)
Optional
8+ weeks · Recommended if boarding or in outbreak areas
Lyme
Optional
12+ weeks · Tick-endemic regions only
DHPP + Rabies
Core
1 year (booster) · First annual boosters
DHPP + Rabies (3-yr)
Core
Every 3 years · Adult maintenance — titers optional
Educational only. This tool does not diagnose disease or replace veterinary care. For any emergency call your vet or a 24/7 animal poison control line immediately.
Not medical advice. This tool provides general guidance based on common veterinary formulas. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions about your pet.

How it works

Evidence-Based Veterinary Vaccinology, Serology, and Risk-Stratified Schedules

Constructing an individualized companion animal immunization program requires evaluating age, maternal antibody interference, lifestyle environmental exposures, and regulatory legal mandates. Modern veterinary medicine has moved away from universal annual revaccination toward risk-stratified 3-year core protocols established by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).

Standardized Canine Immunization Roadmap:
- 6–8 Weeks: DAPP #1 (Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza)
- 10–12 Weeks: DAPP #2 + Leptospirosis 4-Way #1 + Bordetella + Lyme (Lifestyle)
- 14–16 Weeks: DAPP #3 + Leptospirosis #2 + Rabies 1-Year (Mandatory by Law)
- 1 Year Booster: DAPP Booster + Rabies Booster + Annual Lepto/Bordetella
- Adult (3+ Years): Core DAPP & Rabies boosted every 3 Years; Lepto/Bordetella boosted Annually

Serological Titer Testing as an Evidence-Based Alternative

For adult dogs with past vaccine reactions or immune-mediated disorders, veterinarians utilize quantitative antibody titer tests (such as VacciCheck or TiterCHEK) to measure circulating serum IgG antibodies against Canine Parvovirus and Distemper. If antibody titers remain above protective thresholds, core vaccination can be safely deferred.

Track vaccine due dates with Pet Vaccine Reminder, calculate intake steps via Pet Adoption Checklist, find accredited clinics using Emergency Vet Finder, and explore vaccine research at AAHA.

Examples

  • 8-week puppyFirst DHPP due now · rabies at 12–16 wk
  • 1-year adult catAnnual FVRCP + Rabies boosters
  • 3-month rabbitRHDV2 vaccine due

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