Vaccinations are one of the most essential parts of preventive healthcare for pets. Even if your dog or cat appears healthy, infectious diseases can spread quickly and cause severe illness. Staying up to date with vaccinations protects your pet and helps ensure a long, healthy life.

Here is a clear and simple guide from Aura Pets.

 

 Dog Vaccinations

1. DHPP / DHLPP (Core Vaccine – 5–7 Diseases)

Protects against:

• Distemper
• Parvovirus
• Adenovirus / Hepatitis
• Parainfluenza
• Leptospirosis (depending on formula)
•  Start: 6–8 weeks old
• Booster: Every 2–4 weeks until 3 doses are completed
• Annual booster: Every 1 year

2. Rabies Vaccine

A life-threatening disease with legal requirements in many countries. 

• Start: 3 months old
• Booster: Annually

3. Heartworm Prevention

Given as injections, tablets, or topical medication.

• Start: From 8 weeks old
•  Frequency: Monthly or yearly (injection)

4. Optional Vaccines

Recommended depending on lifestyle:

• Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
• Canine Influenza
   Ideal for dogs visiting grooming salons, boarding facilities, parks, or daycare.
  
   

Cat Vaccinations

1. FVRCP (Core Vaccine – 3–4 Diseases)

Protects against:

• Calicivirus
• Herpesvirus
• Panleukopenia (Feline Parvovirus)
• Start: 6–8 weeks old
•  Booster: Every 3–4 weeks until 3 doses
•  Annual booster: Every 1 year

2. Rabies Vaccine

• Start: 3 months old
•  Booster: Annually

3. FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus)

Recommended for outdoor cats or multi-cat households.

• Start at 8 weeks old
• 2 initial doses (3–4 weeks apart)
• Annual booster

 Basic Vaccination Schedule Summary

 Dogs

• 6–8 weeks: DHPP/DHLPP #1
• 10–12 weeks: DHPP/DHLPP #2
• 14–16 weeks: DHPP/DHLPP #3
• 12 weeks+: Rabies
• Annually: All boosters
  
   

Cats

• 6–8 weeks: FVRCP #1
• 10–12 weeks: FVRCP #2
• 14–16 weeks: FVRCP #3
• 12 weeks+: Rabies
• FeLV based on risk
• Annually: All boosters
   

 Conclusion

Staying on schedule with vaccinations is the best way to protect your pets from severe and life-threatening diseases. Routine vaccinations strengthen the immune system and ensure your pets enjoy a long, healthy, and happy life.

For health checkups, vaccinations, or professional advice,
 Aura Pets International Animal Hospital & Spa is available 24/7.

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