Jean Dodds' Canine Vaccination Protocol (2017)
Minimal Vaccine Use
By W. Jean Dodds, DVM
Hemopet / NutriScan
Hemopet / NutriScan
9 - 10 weeks of age
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
(e.g. Merck Nobivac [Intervet Progard] Puppy DPV)
14 – 15 weeks of age
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
(e.g. Merck Nobivac [Intervet Progard] Puppy DPV)
18 weeks of age
Parvovirus only, MLV
(New research states that last puppy parvovirus vaccine should be at 18 weeks old.)
20 weeks or older, if allowable by law
Rabies, give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines
(Mercury-free (thimerosol-free, TF)
1 year old
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
This is an optional booster or titer. If the client intends not to booster after this optional booster or intends to retest titers in another three years, this optional booster at puberty is wise.
1 year old
Rabies – give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines
3-year product if allowable by law; mercury-free (TF)
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
(e.g. Merck Nobivac [Intervet Progard] Puppy DPV)
14 – 15 weeks of age
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
(e.g. Merck Nobivac [Intervet Progard] Puppy DPV)
18 weeks of age
Parvovirus only, MLV
(New research states that last puppy parvovirus vaccine should be at 18 weeks old.)
20 weeks or older, if allowable by law
Rabies, give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines
(Mercury-free (thimerosol-free, TF)
1 year old
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
This is an optional booster or titer. If the client intends not to booster after this optional booster or intends to retest titers in another three years, this optional booster at puberty is wise.
1 year old
Rabies – give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines
3-year product if allowable by law; mercury-free (TF)
Perform vaccine antibody titers for distemper and parvovirus every three years thereafter, or more often, if desired. Vaccinate for rabies virus according to the law, except where circumstances indicate that a written waiver needs to be obtained from the primary care veterinarian.
In that case, a rabies antibody titer can also be performed to accompany the waiver request. Visit The Rabies Challenge Fund for more information.
In that case, a rabies antibody titer can also be performed to accompany the waiver request. Visit The Rabies Challenge Fund for more information.
Please do your research and do not over-vaccinate your beloved dogs!
