Dog & cat vaccination schedule by age
Which vaccine at which age? A simple schedule for puppies and kittens plus aftercare tips.
Puppy schedule
6–8 weeks: first combo vaccine + deworming. 10–12 weeks: second dose + lepto. 12–16 weeks: third dose + rabies. Then yearly boosters.
Kitten schedule
8 weeks: first FVRCP. 12 weeks: second dose + rabies. 16 weeks: third dose if advised. Boosters as your vet recommends.
Aftercare
Mild lethargy for 24 hours is normal; facial swelling or breathing trouble needs urgent care. Keep puppies away from dog parks until two weeks after the final shot.
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