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Vaccinations — what and when

Core vaccines protect against serious diseases like distemper and parvo. Keep the schedule and the protection stays strong.

The core protection

Core vaccines for dogs cover distemper, parvovirus, and infectious canine hepatitis (adenovirus). Puppies are typically vaccinated at around 7–8 and 12 weeks, then boosted at about one year of age.

After the puppy year

Adult dogs are commonly revaccinated against the core diseases every three years, while some vaccines — like kennel cough — are given yearly for dogs that meet many others. Your vet tailors the schedule to your dog's life.

Travel and records

Traveling abroad usually requires a rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. Log every vaccination in the app and you will get a reminder before the next one is due.

Test yourself: Vaccinations

Which diseases do core dog vaccines protect against?
  1. Kennel cough only
  2. Distemper, parvovirus and infectious hepatitis
  3. Tick-borne diseases

Correct answer: Distemper, parvovirus and infectious hepatitis

The core protection covers distemper, parvo and adenovirus (hepatitis) — serious, sometimes fatal diseases.

When does a puppy typically get its first vaccinations?
  1. Around 7–8 and 12 weeks of age
  2. At six months
  3. After the first birthday

Correct answer: Around 7–8 and 12 weeks of age

The puppy series commonly starts at 7–8 weeks with a second dose around 12 weeks, then a booster at about one year.

How often are adult dogs commonly revaccinated against the core diseases?
  1. Every month
  2. Never after the puppy year
  3. Typically every three years

Correct answer: Typically every three years

Core boosters are commonly given every three years, while some vaccines like kennel cough may be yearly.

What is usually required for travel abroad with a dog in Europe?
  1. Rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport
  2. Nothing special
  3. Only a collar tag with your phone number

Correct answer: Rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport

Cross-border travel generally requires a valid rabies vaccination documented in an EU pet passport.

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