Bringing home a puppy is full of firsts. First walks, first vet visits, and first big health decisions. One of the most important steps you can take early on is following a consistent puppy vaccination schedule.
At Canyon View Cares Perry, we partner with pet owners during those critical early months to help protect puppies while their immune systems are still developing.
How Vaccines Protect Your Puppy
Young puppies are more susceptible to infectious diseases because their immune defenses are not fully formed. Vaccines safely train the immune system to recognize and fight dangerous illnesses before exposure occurs.
Keeping your puppy on schedule helps protect them and supports the health of other pets throughout the community.
Core Vaccines Every Puppy Needs
Core vaccines are recommended for all puppies due to the severity and prevalence of the diseases they prevent.
- DHPP Vaccine
- Protects against distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, and parainfluenza. These illnesses spread easily and can be fatal in puppies.
- Rabies Vaccine
- Required by Utah law. Rabies is a deadly virus that affects animals and people.
- Leptospirosis
- Often recommended in rural and semi rural areas like Perry where wildlife exposure is common. This bacterial disease can spread through contaminated water and soil and can affect humans.
Lifestyle Vaccines to Consider
Some puppies benefit from additional vaccines based on their daily activities and exposure risk, including:
- Bordetella for boarding, daycare, grooming, or training classes
- Canine influenza for social puppies
- Lyme disease for pets who travel to higher risk regions
Our veterinary team will help determine the right combination for your puppy.
Typical Puppy Vaccine Timeline
Most puppies follow a schedule similar to this:
6 to 8 weeks
- First DHPP vaccine
- Lifestyle vaccines if needed
10 to 12 weeks
- DHPP booster
- Continued lifestyle vaccines
14 to 16 weeks
- Final DHPP booster
- Rabies vaccine
- Additional boosters if recommended
Completing the full series is essential before increased social exposure.
Ongoing Care After Puppyhood
Once the initial series is complete, your puppy transitions to an adult vaccination plan:
- DHPP boosters every three years
- Rabies boosters per state guidelines
- Annual lifestyle vaccines when risk continues
Puppy Wellness at Canyon View Cares Perry
Vaccines are just one part of your puppy’s care. Our team also supports parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, growth monitoring, and behavioral development.
If you are welcoming a new puppy, we are happy to help create a personalized care plan that fits your family and lifestyle.