Vaccination Schedule:

Puppies typically need at least three rounds of vaccines in their first year, but some recommend a fourth round for extra protection: 

  • 6–8 weeks: Distemper, parvovirus

  • 9–11 weeks: DHPP (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, and parvovirus)

  • 12–15 weeks: DHPP

  • 16–20 weeks: DHPP, rabies, Bordetella

  • 1 year: Booster for DHPP

  • 3–6 months: Rabies vaccine

  • After 1 year: Boosters needed then after this, every 3 years.

Deworming Schedule:

Deworming is essential for puppies to protect them from intestinal parasites. Here is a recommended schedule for puppy deworming: 

Initial Deworming: 

  • Start at 2-3 weeks of age

  • Repeat every 2 weeks until 16 weeks of age 

Subsequent Deworming: 

  • Continue monthly deworming until 6 months of age 

  • After 6 months, deworm every 3-6 months, depending on the puppy's lifestyle.

Parasites can continue to thrive and reinfest an animal even after deworming treatments, primarily because these treatments are often designed to target adult parasites rather than their eggs or larvae.

Puppies, especially those younger than a few months, often have immature immune systems, which can make it difficult for them to fend off and eliminate parasite infestations effectively. This vulnerability can contribute to the persistence of the parasite population even after treatment.

This is why sticking to a deworming schedule is vital for your puppy always.