Main Banner  A Guide to Dog Vaccines  Dogs are susceptible to
disease just as humans are; the diseases might be different, but
the prevention is the same. Talk with your vet and make sure
your dog is getting each of these important vaccines.  Vaccine:
Infectious Hepatitis  Why It’s Important: Protects against
hepatitis and kennel cough. This vaccine is incorporated into
the DHPP shot.  When Your Dog Needs It: 8 to 12 weeks of age,
again at 16 weeks. Recommended that a booster is given one year
from the last vaccine.  Vaccine: Canine Parvovirus  Why It’s
Important: Parvo is a contagious virus that can cause death via
intestinal distress or cardiovascular failure. Parvo is very
dangerous to dogs but is not dangerous to humans.  When Your Dog
Needs It: 6 to 8 weeks of age, then every three to four weeks
until the dog is 12 to 14 weeks old. Boosters are recommended
every three years.  Vaccine: Canine Distemper  Why It’s
Important: Canine Distemper is deadly to dogs and can spread
easily. This vaccine is often com