Although your vet may recommend a dog vaccine schedule that’s based on your dog’s breed, health, lifestyle, and exposure, you may find the following dog vaccines schedule developed by the American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Task Force helpful as well.

· Vaccinate against bordetella (also known as kennel cough) annually or more frequently if you live in an area that’s a high risk.

· Vaccinate against Borrelia burgdoferi (lyme disease) annually right before tick season starts if you live in an area that’s a high risk. These dog vaccines aren’t necessary, but they’re highly recommended.

· Vaccinate against canine adenovirus-2 (causes upper respiratory infection) when the dog is one year old, and then once every three years.

· Vaccinate against distemper (multisystemic viral disease) when the dog is one year old, and then once every three years.

· Vaccinate against parvovirus (attacks the intestinal lining of puppies) when the dog is one year old, and then once every three years.

· Vaccinate against leptospirosis (leads to liver and kidney disease) every six months if you live in an area that’s a high risk, but discontinue the dog vaccine once the risk decreases.

· Vaccinate against parainfluenza (viral disease and kennel cough) when the dog is one year old, and then once every three years.

· Vaccinate against rabies (attacks the brain and spinal cord) when the dog is one year old, and then once every three years or whenever your state’s laws dictate.