If you want to vaccinate your dog, a vaccination plan is recommended. Your dog will be given the most important vaccines when it is a puppy so that it is protected against common diseases. Vaccinations against distemper, parvovirus and leptospirosis are generally part of standard care. These are referred to as core vaccines by the Standing Committee on Vaccination in Veterinary Medicine in the "Guidelines for the Vaccination of Small Animals". You can also vaccinate your dog by giving him non-core vaccines. These help against canine parainfluenza virus, rabies, hepatitis contagiosa canis and Bordella bronchiseptica, for example.
With a vaccination plan for your dog, you will always know when the next vaccination is due. Five appointments may be necessary for the basic immunization alone, which is why an overview is recommended. You usually have your dog vaccinated at the eighth, twelfth and 16th week of life and after 15 months of life. In addition, annual interval vaccinations against leptospirosis and vaccinations against parvovirus and distemper are given every three years. For particularly at-risk puppies, there is also early immunization against parvovirus and distemper from four weeks of age.
Vaccinating a dog costs around 50 to 70 euros. This covers common diseases. When vaccinating a dog, the costs increase during the basic immunization because there are a lot of appointments. In addition, the costs vary depending on the manufacturer of the vaccine, as these often lead to different vaccination intervals. That's why your veterinarian's office will always tell you when the next appointment for your dog is.
