Coronado Pet Hospital

As pet parents, we want the best for our pets. Keeping puppies up-to-date on their shots is essential to helping them live their healthiest, most enjoyable lives. There is a wide range of benefits to vaccinating your new puppy, from disease prevention to healthy, worry-free playtime! Parvo Vaccination Means More Exploring All puppies are susceptible to Parvovirus. Because the virus can live in dirt for years, even going on a short walk without the vaccine puts your puppy at risk. Vaccinating your puppy for Parvo means he can explore, sniff, roll, and lick without the risk of contracting the virus. Parvo is dangerous because it can cause heart failure and other chronic cardiac problems.  Vaccinations  can ensure that your puppy is protected from this highly contagious and potentially deadly illness. Avoiding Canine Distemper Means More Socialization Thought to be transmitted through the air from the breath of other infected animals, Distemper is also hig...

Veterinarians may choose to place your puppy a conventional or holistic vaccination schedule, following specific guidelines designed to preserve the long-term health of your dog. Conventional Approach According to the American Kennel Club, there is an accepted schedule for puppy shots. These guidelines list recommended and optional shots according to the dog’s age. Recommended Shots 6 – 8 Weeks: Distemper | Parainfluenza | Measles 10 – 12 Weeks: Distemper | Hepatitis | Parainfluenza | Parvovirus 12 – 24 Weeks: Rabies 14 – 16 Weeks: Distemper | Hepatitis | Parainfluenza | Parvovirus 12 – 16 Months: Rabies | Distemper | Hepatitis | Parainfluenza | Parvovirus Every 1 – 2 Years: Distemper | Hepatitis | Parainfluenza | Parvovirus Every 1 – 3 Years: Rabies Optional Shots 6 – 8 Weeks: Bordetella 10 – 12 Weeks: Lyme Disease | Bordetella | Coronavirus | Leptospirosis 14 – 16 Weeks: Lyme Disease | Leptospirosis |...