How many vaccines do dogs need?

How many vaccinations does your puppy really need? Does your adult dog need yearly booster shots? The official recommendations have changed. Find out what some veterinarians aren't telling you because they depend on the income from giving annual booster shots. read more

Non-core vaccines protect against diseases that do not meet the core vaccine description. While all dogs are at risk for core diseases and must be vaccinated--risk of exposure, likelihood of infection, and severity of disease should be evaluated when making non-core vaccine recommendations. read more

If you do need to work with a conventional vet who is recommending annual boosters for adult dogs, and/or a full regimen of shots for puppies, you need to learn more about vaccinations so you can speak up clearly and tell the vet what you want and don't want. read more