There are several shots puppies and kittens require. Puppies need vaccinations for DHLP-P ("Distemper"), Corona, Rabies, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Lymes. Kittens need vaccinations for FVRCP-C ("Distemper"), FeLV (feline leukemia) and Rabies. As with children, several booster shots must be given so that the puppy or kitten can build up antibodies to the infections vaccinated for.

Puppies:

  6 weeks:  DHLP-P 1
  9 weeks:  DHLP-P 2, Corona 1
12 weeks:  DHLP-P 3, Corona 2, Bordetella
16 weeks:  DHLP-P adult, Rabies, Lymes

Kittens:

  6 weeks:  FVRCP-C 1
  9 weeks:  FVRCP-C 2
12 weeks:  FVRCP-C 3, FeLV 1
16 weeks:  Rabies, FVRCP-C adult, FeLV 2