Dog Vaccinations

Dog Vaccinations in East Texas

Keeping your dog up to date on vaccinations is one of the most important steps you can take to protect their long term health. At Vets of East Texas, we provide personalized dog vaccination plans designed to protect puppies and adult dogs from common and potentially life threatening diseases while meeting local and boarding requirements.

Our veterinary team will guide you through each vaccine, booster schedule, and required exams to ensure your dog receives safe and effective protection at every stage of life.

Why Dog Vaccinations Are Important

Dog vaccines help prevent the spread of highly contagious diseases that can cause serious illness or death. Vaccinating your dog also helps protect other pets and people in the East Texas community. Some vaccines are required by law, while others are strongly recommended based on lifestyle, exposure risk, and local disease prevalence.

Core and Recommended Dog Vaccines

DA2PP Vaccine

Distemper, Adenovirus type 2 (Hepatitis), Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza

The DA2PP vaccine is a core puppy and adult dog vaccination that protects against several highly contagious and potentially fatal diseases.

Starts at 6 weeks of age
Boosters are given every 3 to 4 weeks
The final puppy booster must be given at 16 weeks of age or older
Given annually after the initial series
After the first one year DA2PP vaccine, it is administered as a three year vaccine at the next yearly visit

Canine Influenza Virus (CIV)

Canine Influenza is a contagious respiratory infection that can spread quickly in social or boarding environments.

Starts at 6 weeks of age
One booster given 3 to 4 weeks later
Then administered annually

Bordetella (Kennel Cough Vaccine)

Bordetella helps protect against kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease common in dogs that visit boarding facilities, groomers, or dog parks.

Starts at 8 weeks of age
One booster given 3 to 4 weeks later
Then administered annually
Some boarding facilities require Bordetella vaccination every 6 months regardless of label duration

Leptospirosis Vaccine

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease spread through wildlife urine and standing water and can affect both dogs and humans.

Starts at 8 weeks of age
One booster given 3 to 4 weeks later
Then administered annually

Rabies Vaccine

Rabies vaccination is required by law and is critical for public health and pet safety.

Given between 12 and 16 weeks of age
Must be administered with a veterinarian exam
Should be completed by 16 weeks of age
Administered annually
In this county, rabies vaccination is required once a year
Rabies regulations may vary by county

Fecal Testing for Dogs

Fecal testing is an essential part of your dog’s preventative care plan and helps detect intestinal parasites that may not cause visible symptoms.

Puppies must have two consecutive negative fecal tests
Parasites shed at different stages in their lifecycle, so multiple tests ensure accurate results
After confirmed negative results, fecal testing is recommended bi annually to annually

Missed Vaccine Boosters

If a vaccine booster is missed and administered more than four weeks late, the booster series must be restarted. This ensures your dog receives the best possible immunity and protection.

Schedule Your Dog’s Appointment Today

Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog in need of updated vaccines, Vets of East Texas is here to help. Our veterinary team will customize a vaccination schedule based on your dog’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors.

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