08/09/2026
I like my pet Parents to be well informed.
According to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) 2024 Guidelines, dogs do not need core vaccines every year.
Once a puppy has had its full course and the 12-month booster, revaccination is recommended no more often than every 3 years, and often even less, depending on antibody (titer) results.
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Core Vaccines (essential for all dogs worldwide):
Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)
Canine Adenovirus (CAV-1/2)
Canine Parvovirus (CPV-2 variants)
Rabies (where legally required)
β‘οΈ These protect against life-threatening diseases and provide long duration of immunity (DOI), often 7+ years, and in many cases, lifelong.
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Leptospirosis
Bordetella (kennel cough)
Canine Influenza
Lyme disease
Others, depending on geography, travel, or lifestyle
β‘οΈ These are given only if your dogβs environment, lifestyle, or local disease prevalence puts them at risk.
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β Use titer testing to check if your dog is still immune before giving a booster.
β Avoid automatic annual revaccination for core vaccines.
β Tailor non-core vaccines to your dogβs individual risk factors.
βοΈ The bottom line: If your vet still insists on yearly core shots without considering guidelines or titers, itβs worth asking questions. Modern veterinary science supports longer intervals and individualised care.
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