{"id":7503,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:53","slug":"when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/","title":{"rendered":"When should dogs get their second set of shots?"},"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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#When_should_dogs_get_their_second_set_of_shots\" title=\"When should dogs get their second set of shots?\">When should dogs get their second set of shots?<\/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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#How_long_between_first_and_second_shots_for_dogs\" title=\"How long between first and second shots for dogs?\">How long between first and second shots for dogs?<\/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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#Do_puppies_need_2_or_3_vaccinations\" title=\"Do puppies need 2 or 3 vaccinations?\">Do puppies need 2 or 3 vaccinations?<\/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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#Can_a_puppy_go_outside_after_second_set_of_shots\" title=\"Can a puppy go outside after second set of shots?\">Can a puppy go outside after second set of 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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#When_should_dogs_get_their_second_shots\" title=\"When should dogs get their second shots?\">When should dogs get their second shots?<\/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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#How_long_do_dogs_have_to_wait_between_vaccines\" title=\"How long do dogs have to wait between vaccines?\">How long do dogs have to wait between vaccines?<\/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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#How_long_between_puppies_first_and_second_vaccinations\" title=\"How long between puppies first and second vaccinations?\">How long between puppies first and second vaccinations?<\/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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#How_long_can_a_dog_vaccine_be_delayed\" title=\"How long can a dog vaccine be delayed?\">How long can a dog vaccine be delayed?<\/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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#Do_puppies_really_need_3_vaccinations\" title=\"Do puppies really need 3 vaccinations?\">Do puppies really need 3 vaccinations?<\/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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#Do_puppies_have_2_or_3_injections\" title=\"Do puppies have 2 or 3 injections?\">Do puppies have 2 or 3 injections?<\/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\/when-should-dogs-get-their-second-set-of-shots\/#Do_puppies_only_need_2_vaccinations\" title=\"Do puppies only need 2 vaccinations?\">Do puppies only need 2 vaccinations?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_dogs_get_their_second_set_of_shots\"><\/span>When should dogs get their second set of shots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10-12 Weeks Old<\/b> At ten to twelve weeks old, the puppy should get their second round of puppy shots. The second round includes the full DHPP shots, which stands for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus. There are several others that might be recommended or asked for.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_between_first_and_second_shots_for_dogs\"><\/span>How long between first and second shots for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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 <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_need_2_or_3_vaccinations\"><\/span>Do puppies need 2 or 3 vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Puppies usually have a course of three vaccinations, normally given 4 weeks apart. At Gordon Vet Hospital, we find the following schedule to be most effective: 6-8 weeks Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvovirus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_puppy_go_outside_after_second_set_of_shots\"><\/span>Can a puppy go outside after second set of shots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How soon after their shots can a new puppy go out for walks and socialization? Technically, you should wait <b>at least 5-7 days after the last round of vaccinations before allowing your puppy to go out into public so they won&#8217;t contract serious diseases like distemper or parvovirus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_dogs_get_their_second_shots\"><\/span>When should dogs get their second shots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A typical puppy vaccination schedule: Second vaccination: <b>9 to 11 weeks  DHP. Third vaccination: 12 to 15 weeks  DHP. Fourth vaccination: 16 to 20 weeks  DHP. Booster DHP: 1 year of age or 12 months after the last puppy shot, then as recommended (usually every 1-3 years)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_have_to_wait_between_vaccines\"><\/span>How long do dogs have to wait between vaccines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some vets give them at 8, 12, and 16 while others choose 6, 12, and 16. The main rule to adhere to is that they should be given <b>3-4 weeks apart (4 weeks is the maximum), and the last should be given at or after 15-16 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_between_puppies_first_and_second_vaccinations\"><\/span>How long between puppies first and second vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your puppy&#8217;s first vaccination will normally be at about eight weeks of age, with a second dose at 10-12 weeks. Your puppy won&#8217;t have full protection until two weeks after the second vaccination takes effect. After that, annual booster vaccinations are needed to maintain your dog&#8217;s immunity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_vaccine_be_delayed\"><\/span>How long can a dog vaccine be delayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How soon after their shots can a new puppy go out for walks and socialization? Technically, you should wait <b>at least 5-7 days after the last round of vaccinations before allowing your puppy to go out into public so they won&#8217;t contract serious diseases like distemper or parvovirus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_really_need_3_vaccinations\"><\/span>Do puppies really need 3 vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Vaccinations are given every 3 weeksuntil the puppy has had turned 15 weeks. At least two sets need to be given after 12 weeksof age 3 to 4 weeksapart for the puppy to gain sufficient immunity. Booster at one year and then every 3 years afterwards.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_have_2_or_3_injections\"><\/span>Do puppies have 2 or 3 injections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_only_need_2_vaccinations\"><\/span>Do puppies only need 2 vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Only a healthy puppy should be vaccinated. Each puppy is given a full health check by a veterinary surgeon prior to vaccination. <b>In the case of a primary course where two injections are needed, a qualified Veterinary Nurse can administer the second vaccination<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents When should dogs get their second set of shots?How long between first and second shots for dogs?Do puppies need 2 or 3 vaccinations?Can a puppy go outside after second set of shots?When should dogs get their second shots?How long do dogs have to wait between vaccines?How long between puppies first and second&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7503"}],"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=7503"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7503\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}