Core Vaccines
Recommended for all dogs
- Distemper
- Adenovirus
- Parvovirus
- Parainfluenza
- Leptospira
- Rabies
Noncore Vaccines
Recommended based on a dog’s lifestyle, environment, or risk factors
- Borrelia burgdorferi (canine Lyme disease)
- Bordetella bronchiseptica & canine parainfluenza
- Bordetella bronchiseptica only
- Canine influenza virus-H3N8/H3N2
- Crotalus atrox (Western diamondback rattlesnake)
Overdue or Unknown Vaccine History
Dogs with uncertain or outdated vaccine records may require a tailored plan using both core and noncore vaccines.
Rabies vaccination is always required according to state and local regulations.
Additional Resources
For detailed guidance, see the 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines at: aaha.org/canine-vaccinations
