Puppies can receive the distemper vaccine at six weeks old and then every three to four weeks until 16 weeks old. Immunity may last for three years or more, but your vet may recommend a specific vaccine schedule based on how common distemper is in your area.
How common is distemper in puppies?
Canine distemper is seen worldwide but because of the widespread use of successful vaccines, it is much less common than it was in the 1970's. It is still seen in populations where vaccination rates are low and in stray dogs. The virus may persist in recovered carrier dogs and in wildlife such as skunks and raccoons.
At what age are puppies most susceptible to distemper?
Young puppies, between 3 and 6 months of age, are most susceptible to the disease and are the most likely to die from it. However, non-immunized adult dogs are also highly susceptible to distemper. These older dogs often develop mild cases.
How often do dogs get distemper?
Annual Distemper Vaccines If your dog is vaccinated 3 times as a puppy and again at a year, then annually, he'll get 15 distemper vaccines by the time he's 12. Yet most puppies are protected for distemper within hours of vaccination and most dogs, once successfully vaccinated, are protected for life.
How many times does a puppy get distemper shot?
DHPP is a canine vaccine that prevents distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and two types of adenovirus (hepatitis). Dogs should receive the DHPP vaccine at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, one year later, and then 1 to 3 years after that. Previously, dogs received DHPP yearly afterward.
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