Enter your puppy or kitten’s date of birth to get a dated schedule for every vaccine and deworming dose. You can save the dates to your phone calendar or print the list for your next vet visit.
Enter the date of birth to see dates for every vaccine and deworming dose.
Puppy vaccination schedule at a glance
| Age | Vaccine | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6–8 weeks | Core vaccine, dose 1 (DHPPi) | Distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), parvovirus, parainfluenza. |
| 9–11 weeks | Core vaccine, dose 2 | Leptospirosis dose 1 if your vet advises it for your area. |
| 12 weeks | Core vaccine, dose 3 + rabies dose 1 | Leptospirosis dose 2 if started. |
| 16 weeks | Final core puppy dose | The last early dose should be at 16 weeks of age or older. |
| 26 weeks (6 months) | Core booster | Some vets give this at 12–16 months instead. |
| 1 year, then yearly | Rabies + leptospirosis boosters | Your vet will advise how often the core vaccine is repeated. |
Kitten vaccination schedule at a glance
| Age | Vaccine | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6–8 weeks | Core vaccine, dose 1 (FVRCP) | Panleukopenia, herpesvirus, calicivirus. |
| 9–11 weeks | Core vaccine, dose 2 | Given 2 to 4 weeks after the first dose. |
| 12 weeks | Core vaccine, dose 3 + rabies dose 1 | |
| 16 weeks | Final core kitten dose | At 16 weeks of age or older. |
| 26 weeks (6 months) | Core booster | |
| 1 year, then yearly | Rabies booster | Core vaccine repeats as your vet advises. |
Deworming schedule for puppies and kittens
Worms pass from the mother to her babies, so deworming starts early. Every dose goes by body weight, so weigh your puppy or kitten before each one.
- 2 to 8 weeks: every 2 weeks (at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks).
- 3 to 6 months: once a month.
- After 6 months: every 3 months, or as your vet advises.
What the core vaccines protect against
- Parvovirus: severe vomiting and bloody diarrhoea; often fatal in young puppies.
- Distemper: affects the lungs, gut and nerves.
- Rabies: always fatal once signs appear, and it spreads to people.
- Leptospirosis (non-core): spread through rat urine and stagnant or flood water, so many vets in India advise it, especially before the monsoon.
- Panleukopenia, herpesvirus and calicivirus in kittens: severe gut illness and cat flu.
Before and after vaccine day
- Vaccinate only when your pet is healthy. Tell your vet about any loose stools, cough or poor appetite.
- Mild tiredness or a small lump at the injection site for a day or two is common.
- Call your vet straight away if you see face swelling, repeated vomiting or trouble breathing.
- Keep your puppy away from unknown dogs and public ground until 1–2 weeks after the final puppy dose.
Vaccine visits, deworming and a new home can upset a young tummy. Read our puppy milk replacer feeding guide if your puppy is still on milk, or see the Puppy & Kitten Starter Kit.
Frequently asked questions
When should a puppy get its first vaccine?
Usually between 6 and 8 weeks of age, then every 2 to 4 weeks until the puppy is at least 16 weeks old.
Is the rabies vaccine needed every year?
In India most vets give the rabies booster every year, because rabies is common here. Follow the interval written on your pet’s vaccination card.
What if my puppy missed a dose?
Do not start over on your own. Tell your vet the dates already given; they will plan the catch-up doses.
When can my puppy go out for walks?
Most vets advise waiting until 1–2 weeks after the final puppy vaccine at 16 weeks. Until then, carry your puppy and avoid places where unknown dogs go.
Is this schedule the same for every vet?
No. It follows the general pattern in the WSAVA guidelines. Your vet may change it based on the vaccine brand, your pet’s health and disease risk in your area.
Source: WSAVA 2024 Guidelines for the Vaccination of Dogs and Cats. This tool is a guide, not a substitute for your vet.
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