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Some of us have enough trouble keeping up with our own health care, so that when it comes to our pets, it is easy to let things slide. That could have serious consequences, however, when it comes to keeping up with a dog's vaccination schedule. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs should be vaccinated at 6 to 8 weeks, 10 to 12 weeks, and 14 to 16 weeks, and then annually for infectious canine hepatitis, parvovirus infection, distemper, bordetellosis, parainfluenza, and coronavirus. Other essential vaccinations include rabies (at 12 and 64 weeks, then at one or three year intervals, depending on the type of vaccine) and leptospriosis (at 10 to 12 weeks, 14 to 16 weeks, then annually). Dogs in their prime generally need once-a-year exams. Older dogs and pups may require more frequent care. |