Required Vaccines
Rabies– a fatal illness that also can be spread to humans. Wisconsin law requires all dogs to be current on their rabies vaccination.
- Puppies– one vaccine after 12 weeks of age, valid for 1 year.
- Adults– initial vaccine is valid for 1-year, subsequent vaccines are valid for 3 years.
- Puppies– all puppies should be vaccinated every 3-4 weeks until they are over 16 weeks of age.
- Adults– adults should be vaccinated every 3 years after their initial vaccine series.
- Puppies– two booster vaccines given 3-4 weeks apart.
- Adults– one vaccine given annually. If the vaccine is given 3 or more months overdue, a booster vaccine 3-4 weeks later is recommended for full protection.
- Puppies– one vaccine given after 6 weeks of age
- Adults– risk-based. Can be given every 6-12 months depending on facility requirements
Risk-based Vaccines
Lyme Disease– a tick-borne disease that can affect dogs and humans. Dogs who go “up north,” go hiking or have a heavy tick burden should be vaccinated against this disease.
- Puppies– two vaccine boosters given 3-4 weeks apart.
- Adults– one vaccine given annually. If the vaccine is given 3 or more months overdue, a booster vaccine 3-4 weeks later is recommended for full protection.
- Puppies– two vaccine boosters given 3-4 weeks apart.
- Adults– one vaccine given annually. If the vaccine is given 3 or more months overdue, a booster vaccine 3-4 weeks later is recommended for full protection.
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