What age do dogs get rabies shot?

When using an adjuvanted vaccine (an adjuvant is an agent added to a vaccine to help stimulate the immune system) approved for 3 years, there is no difference as far as local laws are concerned. What makes your pet's rabies vaccination good for one year or three years is determined by two things:. read more

Each state makes its own rabies laws that delineate when you should vaccinate your dog for rabies. Refer to these quick lists for the timing in your state for puppy rabies vaccinations. These twelve states have three-month laws/regulations: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania. read more

Rabies Vaccinations for Puppies. Vaccinations for puppies are especially important as puppies are vulnerable to a much wider range of diseases than are adult dogs. Puppy vaccination regimens usually begin at between six and four weeks of age. The first vaccinations your puppy receives will be against distemper, parvovirus, and canine hepatitis. read more

Vaccination of dogs, ferrets, and livestock can be started at no sooner than three months of age. Some cat vaccines can be given as early as two months of age. Regardless of the age of the animal at initial vaccination, a booster vaccination should be administered one year later. read more