Free Printable Dog Vaccination & Deworming Schedule
A dog vaccination and deworming schedule puts typical vaccine and parasite-care timing for puppies and adult dogs in one chart. Puppies are usually dewormed at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks, start a DHPP vaccine series around 6–8 weeks and get rabies at the age local law sets. Adults usually need boosters every 1–3 years and year-round parasite prevention. Your veterinarian sets the actual schedule and products.
One two-page chart for your puppy's first year and your adult dog's yearly care, with a log for each dewormer and parasite preventive your vet prescribes.
What's on the printable
- Puppy chart: vaccines and parasite care from 2 weeks to 16 months
- Adult yearly care: boosters, fecal exams, heartworm test
- Deworming & parasite prevention log (no dosing)
- Questions to ask your vet
- Sources: AAHA and CAPC guidelines
Typical puppy vaccination & deworming schedule
| Typical age | Vaccines usually discussed | Parasite care usually discussed |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | — | First deworming |
| 4 weeks | — | Deworming |
| 6–8 weeks | DHPP #1 · first exam | Deworming · fecal exam |
| 8 weeks | — | Deworming · start monthly heartworm & parasite prevention |
| 10–12 weeks | DHPP #2 · lifestyle vaccines discussed (lepto, Bordetella, Lyme, flu) | Monthly prevention continues |
| 12–16 weeks | Rabies (timing set by local law) | Fecal exam |
| 16+ weeks | Final DHPP dose (not before 16 weeks) | Monthly prevention continues |
| 6 months | Spay/neuter talk | Fecal exam · heartworm test as your vet advises |
| 12–16 months | DHPP & rabies boosters | Fecal exam · heartworm test |
Typical adult dog yearly care
| Usually discussed | How often (your vet decides) |
|---|---|
| Rabies booster | Every 1 or 3 years, depending on the vaccine and local law |
| DHPP booster | Every 3 years for most adult dogs |
| Lifestyle vaccines (lepto, Bordetella, Lyme, flu) | Usually yearly, if your vet recommends them |
| Fecal (stool) exam | 1–2 times a year |
| Heartworm test | Yearly |
| Heartworm, flea & tick prevention | Year-round, as prescribed |
These are typical ranges, not a plan for your dog. Your veterinarian sets the actual schedule, chooses the products and tells you how much to give. Keep the details of each shot on the dog vaccination record, read more in the dog vaccine schedule guide, or use the puppy-only puppy shot schedule & tracker.
Sources: AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines (2022); Companion Animal Parasite Council general guidelines.
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Dog Information
Puppy Schedule: First Year
| Typical age | Vaccines usually discussed | Parasite care usually discussed | Date | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | — | First deworming | ||
| 4 weeks | — | Deworming | ||
| 6–8 weeks | DHPP #1 · first exam | Deworming · fecal exam | ||
| 8 weeks | — | Deworming · start monthly heartworm & parasite prevention | ||
| 10–12 weeks | DHPP #2 · lifestyle vaccines discussed (lepto, Bordetella, Lyme, flu) | Monthly prevention continues | ||
| 12–16 weeks | Rabies (timing set by local law) | Fecal exam | ||
| 16+ weeks | Final DHPP dose (not before 16 wks) | Monthly prevention continues | ||
| 6 months | Spay/neuter talk | Fecal exam · heartworm test as your vet advises | ||
| 12–16 months | DHPP & rabies boosters | Fecal exam · heartworm test |
Questions to Ask Your Vet
- Which lifestyle vaccines make sense for where we live, board and travel?
- Which parasites are common here, and which prevention do you recommend?
- How often should we bring a stool sample for a fecal exam?
- When are my dog's next vaccines and parasite checks due?
Adult Dog: Yearly Care
| Usually discussed | How often (your vet decides) | Date given | Next due | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabies booster | Every 1 or 3 years, by vaccine & law | |||
| DHPP booster | Every 3 years for most adults | |||
| Lifestyle vaccines (lepto, Bordetella, Lyme, flu) | Usually yearly, if recommended | |||
| Fecal (stool) exam | 1–2 times a year | |||
| Heartworm test | Yearly | |||
| Heartworm, flea & tick prevention | Year-round, as prescribed |
Deworming & Parasite Prevention Log
Write down each product exactly as your vet prescribed it. This chart is a record, not dosing advice.
| Date | Product (as prescribed) | Given by | Dog's weight | Next due | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sources: AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines (2022), aaha.org; Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) guidelines, capcvet.org. Not veterinary advice; follow your veterinarian's schedule.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a typical puppy deworming schedule?
- Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) guidelines describe deworming puppies at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age, then moving to monthly parasite prevention. Your veterinarian chooses the products and the exact timing for your puppy.
- What vaccines does a puppy usually get, and when?
- AAHA guidelines describe a DHPP series starting around 6–8 weeks and repeating every few weeks, with the final dose no earlier than 16 weeks, plus rabies at the age set by local law. Boosters usually follow at 12–16 months. Your vet sets the actual schedule.
- How often do adult dogs need vaccines and deworming?
- Most adult dogs get DHPP every 3 years and rabies every 1 or 3 years, depending on the vaccine and local law. CAPC recommends year-round heartworm and parasite prevention, a yearly heartworm test and fecal exams once or twice a year. Your vet decides what your dog needs.
- Does this chart tell me how much dewormer to give?
- No. It's a record, not dosing advice. Write down each product exactly as your veterinarian prescribed it, and ask your vet about amounts and timing.
- How is this different from the vaccination record?
- This chart shows typical timing for vaccines and parasite care so you can plan ahead. The dog vaccination record is where you keep the details of each shot, like lot numbers and clinic signatures.
- Is the vaccination and deworming schedule free?
- Yes, it's free. Print blank needs no email. The fillable PDF and the online version ask for your email so we can send you a copy, and nothing you type into the form itself is stored on our servers.