{"id":4569,"date":"2022-08-24T03:15:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T03:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-08-25T11:56:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T11:56:22","slug":"what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What shots are necessary for indoor dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#What_shots_are_necessary_for_indoor_dogs\" title=\"What shots are necessary for indoor dogs?\">What shots are necessary for indoor dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#What_shots_do_indoor_dogs_need\" title=\"What shots do indoor dogs need?\">What shots do indoor dogs need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#Does_my_dog_need_shots_if_they_stay_inside\" title=\"Does my dog need shots if they stay inside?\">Does my dog need shots if they stay inside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#Do_Inside_Dogs_need_rabies_shots\" title=\"Do Inside Dogs need rabies shots?\">Do Inside Dogs need rabies shots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#What_shots_do_dogs_need_every_year\" title=\"What shots do dogs need every year?\">What shots do dogs need every year?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#At_what_age_do_you_stop_vaccinating_your_dog\" title=\"At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog?\">At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_is_not_vaccinated\" title=\"What happens if a dog is not vaccinated?\">What happens if a dog is not vaccinated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#What_happens_if_an_unvaccinated_dog_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if an unvaccinated dog bites you?\">What happens if an unvaccinated dog bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#What_happens_if_I_dont_vaccinate_my_dog_for_rabies\" title=\"What happens if I don\u2019t vaccinate my dog for rabies?\">What happens if I don\u2019t vaccinate my dog for rabies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#Does_my_dog_need_DA2PP_every_year\" title=\"Does my dog need DA2PP every year?\">Does my dog need DA2PP every year?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#Is_it_OK_to_not_vaccinate_my_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to not vaccinate my dog?\">Is it OK to not vaccinate my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#Can_the_rabies_vaccine_kill_my_dog\" title=\"Can the rabies vaccine kill my dog?\">Can the rabies vaccine kill my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#Do_dogs_really_need_rabies_shots_every_year\" title=\"Do dogs really need rabies shots every year?\">Do dogs really need rabies shots every year?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#How_often_do_dogs_need_Bordetella\" title=\"How often do dogs need Bordetella?\">How often do dogs need Bordetella?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs\/#How_much_is_a_parvo_shot_for_dogs\" title=\"How much is a parvo shot for dogs?\">How much is a parvo shot for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_shots_are_necessary_for_indoor_dogs\"><\/span>What shots are necessary for indoor dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">For Dogs: Vaccines for canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis and rabies are considered core vaccines. Non-core vaccines are given depending on the dog\u2019s exposure risk. These include vaccines against Bordetella bronchiseptica, Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira bacteria.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-indoor-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is the best dog food for indoor dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-shots-do-indoor-dogs-need\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_shots_do_indoor_dogs_need\"><\/span>What shots do indoor dogs need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In dogs, the core vaccines are distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis and rabies. In cats, they are panleukopenia, calicivirus, rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus), and rabies as required by law.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ObyrLAnL29Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-my-dog-need-shots-if-they-stay-inside\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_dog_need_shots_if_they_stay_inside\"><\/span>Does my dog need shots if they stay inside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a myth that dogs who live indoors do not need to be vaccinated against infectious diseases. While living an indoor lifestyle is certainly safer overall than living outdoors, and indoor living contributes to a longer life expectancy, important infectious diseases can find indoor dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-inside-dogs-need-rabies-shots\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Inside_Dogs_need_rabies_shots\"><\/span>Do Inside Dogs need rabies shots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to required dog vaccinations in California, the only mandatory one is the rabies vaccine. State law dictates that dogs older than three months must receive the rabies vaccine. The law also states that once a dog gets vaccinated, they must wear the accompanying license on their collar at all times.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-VPDHE8Ev9Q\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-shots-do-dogs-need-every-year\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_shots_do_dogs_need_every_year\"><\/span>What shots do dogs need every year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The core vaccines include the DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvo, and parainfluenza). Your pup will also need a rabies vaccination, which is usually around $15\u201420.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"at-what-age-do-you-stop-vaccinating-your\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_you_stop_vaccinating_your_dog\"><\/span>At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By the time our pets are 8, 10 or 12 years \u2014 or older \u2014 they should have been vaccinated for these diseases several times in their lives: the first few times as puppies or kittens, a booster at one year and then boosters every three years, as recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association and the American.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-is-not-vaccinated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_is_not_vaccinated\"><\/span>What happens if a dog is not vaccinated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can live perfectly well without shots and it is the personal decision of the dog owner as to whether to get the dog inoculated or not. However, if you do decide not to have your dog inoculated you may be putting it at increased risk of contracting certain conditions that could, in effect, pose a risk to its life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193678 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-a-dog-is-not-vaccinated.jpg\" alt=\"What happens if a dog is not vaccinated?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-a-dog-is-not-vaccinated.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-a-dog-is-not-vaccinated-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-a-dog-is-not-vaccinated-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-a-dog-is-not-vaccinated-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-an-unvaccinated-dog-bites\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_an_unvaccinated_dog_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if an unvaccinated dog bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unvaccinated and vaccinated dogs and cats that bite a person, must be quarantined for 10 days. If the dog or cat was infective at the time of the bite, sign of rabies in the animal will usually follow rather quickly and certainly within 10 days.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/STg1IX4VbAs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-i-don-t-vaccinate-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_dont_vaccinate_my_dog_for_rabies\"><\/span>What happens if I don\u2019t vaccinate my dog for rabies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rabies is a potentially fatal zoonotic disease. If an unvaccinated (or overdue for vaccination) dog or cat is exposed to a rabid animal or bites a human, the animal may be subjected to extended quarantine periods and, in some cases, euthanasia.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-my-dog-need-da2pp-every-year\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_dog_need_DA2PP_every_year\"><\/span>Does my dog need DA2PP every year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog will need a 1 year booster of the DA2PP at 1-1 \u00bd years of age depending on when the last puppy vaccine was administered. This is to ensure that your pet has an appropriate immune response when exposed to these infections. What about other vaccines?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-not-vaccinate-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_not_vaccinate_my_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to not vaccinate my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, recent research indicates that not all vaccines require yearly boosters. There is no evidence that annual booster vaccination is anything but beneficial to the majority of dogs. Published research has shown conclusively that abstaining from some boosters can put your dog at risk.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-the-rabies-vaccine-kill-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_rabies_vaccine_kill_my_dog\"><\/span>Can the rabies vaccine kill my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While veterinarians have scientific research that the rabies vaccination does not harm your dog, negative reactions are possible, though rare. It is wise to know the signs your dog may show when he is having a bad reaction so that you can treat him accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AT6bBJvjlS0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1hYj9Sdkclw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-really-need-rabies-shots-every-year\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_really_need_rabies_shots_every_year\"><\/span>Do dogs really need rabies shots every year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In California, the law reads that any dog must receive 3 rabies vaccines in the first 5 years of life. That means 1 is given at 3-4 months of age, then at 1 year and 3-4 months of age and then 3 years later. After this, dogs are then required to be vaccinated every 3 years.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-do-dogs-need-bordetella\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_dogs_need_Bordetella\"><\/span>How often do dogs need Bordetella?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult dogs should receive a booster form of the bordetella vaccine every six to twelve months, depending on the risk factors for the dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-is-a-parvo-shot-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_parvo_shot_for_dogs\"><\/span>How much is a parvo shot for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Average costs for new puppy vaccinations3<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Core vaccines for puppies (Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Adenovirus, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza)<\/th>\n<th>$75-$100<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Rabies<\/td>\n<td>$15-$20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Bordetella4<\/td>\n<td>$19-$45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What shots are necessary for indoor dogs?What shots do indoor dogs need?Does my dog need shots if they stay inside?Do Inside Dogs need rabies shots?What shots do dogs need every year?At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog?What happens if a dog is not vaccinated?What happens if an unvaccinated dog bites&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193677,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-shots-are-necessary-for-indoor-dogs.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4569"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4569"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193679,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4569\/revisions\/193679"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}