The Ultimate Guide to Complete Dog Vaccination Schedule in India
Bhoomi Kagra | Dec 19, 2025, 14:48 IST
Important vaccinations for the dog
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This article talks about dog ownership responsibility and vaccinations being an important part of it, it talks about all the necessary and mandatory vaccinations like DHPPiL, ARV, their booster shots and the diseases and viruses these vaccinations prevent from, along with deworming and the age of the dog to be administered. This article also covers optional vaccinations and their preventive diseases too.
Owning a dog is a big responsibility and commitment, its just like owning a small child and this little companion also needs medicinal vaccinations just like a child to protect them from diseases, harmful viruses, bacterias, etc. Vaccination is very important part of owning a dog and caring for it as it can save your little one from pain causing, deadly and fatal conditions, further increasing their life and health expectancy. Here’s the list of complete vaccination schedule for dogs in India:
First shot of DHPPiL combo vaccination(5 in 1, 7 in 1 or even 9 in 1) (Protects against Canine Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, other strains and types, etc.) and also first deworming.
Booster shot for DHPPiL combo and repeat deworming.
First rabbies vaccine, ARV(Nobivac, raksharab, etc.) and final booster shot for DHPPiL combo.
Booster shot for rabbies.
Regular annual boosters for rabbies and DHPPiL.
These vaccinations are mandatory by law and protect dogs against the most common deadly diseases in india. Along with vaccinations, deworming every 3 to 6 months should be done by the owner as recommended by the vet based on dog’s weight and age.
For protecting against kennel cough (a contagious respiratory infection that causes coughing and can be life threatening in some cases).
Protects against highly contagious strains of canine influenza like H3N8 and H3N2 (another contagious respiratory infection in dogs leading to pneumonia and serious secondary infections).
Although these are optional vaccines and these diseases can be treated but a safer measure should be opted as these diseases can cause severe complications, have high treatment cost, are highly contagious and suffering can be painful for the dog.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Core vaccinations for future prevention of deadly diseases:
Core Vaccinations for Dogs
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1. For 6-8 weeks old puppy:
2. For 10-12 weeks old puppy:
3. For 14-16 weeks old puppy:
4. For 16-18 week old puppy:
5. For 1 year old:
These vaccinations are mandatory by law and protect dogs against the most common deadly diseases in india. Along with vaccinations, deworming every 3 to 6 months should be done by the owner as recommended by the vet based on dog’s weight and age.
Furthermore, optional vaccinations like:
Optional Dog Vaccines Based on Lifestyle
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1. Bordetella:
2. Canine Influenza vaccine(dog flu):
Although these are optional vaccines and these diseases can be treated but a safer measure should be opted as these diseases can cause severe complications, have high treatment cost, are highly contagious and suffering can be painful for the dog.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- How many months is a dog fully vaccinated?
A dog is considered fully vaccinated at the age of 4 to 6 months after receiving core vaccinations and their boosters. - What age can I stop vaccinating my dog?
Vaccinations never stop, only the time period gets longer with age. After core vaccinations and their boosters, adult dogs need vaccination boosters 1 to 3 years apart with optional vaccinations depending on a dog’s environment and lifestyle. - What is the cost of a 7 in 1 vaccine for dogs in India?
In India, 7 in 1 vaccine, also known as DHPPiL combo ranges approximately between 550 to 850 rupees.