# Puppy & Dog Vaccination Schedule Generator (WSAVA)

> Free puppy vaccination schedule generator (WSAVA): enter the date of birth for every due date — DHPP core doses, 26-week booster, rabies and leptospirosis. Print or share.

- Source page: https://wevet.in/calculators/puppy-vaccination-schedule/
- Type: Calculator
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-01
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Type the puppy's date of birth and get every due date — core puppy doses (distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus), the 26-week booster, rabies and leptospirosis — following the WSAVA guidelines used worldwide. Print it or send it on WhatsApp.

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## Inputs

- Date of birth
- First core dose at: 6 weeks · 8 weeks
- Repeat every: 2 weeks · 3 weeks · 4 weeks
- Rabies: Include (required / endemic area) · Not in this schedule
- Leptospirosis (non-core): Not included · Include (endemic area / risk)

## How it is calculated

| When | Vaccine | Guideline |
|---|---|---|
| 6–8 weeks, then every 2–4 weeks until 16 weeks of age or older | Core: CDV, CAV-2, CPV-2 | Initial core vaccination at 6–8 weeks, then every 2–4 weeks until 16 weeks of age or older [2]; final dose at 16 weeks of age or older [1] |
| At or after 26 weeks | Core booster | Revaccination at or after 26 weeks of age rather than waiting until 12–16 months [1] |
| Adult | Core | Not more often than every 3 years after the 26- or 52-week booster [2] |
| 12 weeks | Rabies | One dose at 12 weeks of age [2]; essential for dogs in endemic areas [1] |
| From 8 weeks | Leptospira (non-core) | Initial dose at 8 weeks or older, a second dose 2–4 weeks later, then annually [2]; highly recommended in endemic regions [1] |

Rabies revaccination and any legal requirement follow the vaccine label and local law.

## Worked example

Born 1 Jan 2026: core doses at 8, 12 and 16 weeks (26 Feb, 26 Mar, 23 Apr 2026), rabies 26 Mar, booster at 26 weeks (2 Jul 2026).

## Frequently asked questions

### When should a puppy get its first vaccine?

WSAVA recommends initial core vaccination at 6–8 weeks of age, then every 2–4 weeks until 16 weeks of age or older [2].

### Does a puppy need a booster at 6 months?

Yes — the 2024 WSAVA guidelines advise revaccination at or after 26 weeks of age rather than waiting until 12–16 months [1].

### How often do adult dogs need core vaccines?

After the 26- or 52-week booster, core vaccines are given not more often than every 3 years [2].

### When is the rabies vaccine given to puppies?

WSAVA lists one dose at 12 weeks of age [2]; in endemic areas rabies vaccination is considered essential [1].

## References

[1] 2024 Guidelines for the Vaccination of Dogs and Cats — WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines Group — World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) (2024). https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Guidelines-for-the-Vaccination-of-Dogs-and-Cats.pdf
[2] WSAVA Guidelines for the Vaccination of Dogs and Cats (Day, Horzinek, Schultz, Squires) — WSAVA — Journal of Small Animal Practice (2016). https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WSAVA-Vaccination-Guidelines-2015.pdf

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Numbers in [brackets] cite the references above. For veterinary professionals. Information supports — never replaces — clinical judgement; always check the current product label and local regulations.
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