5-in-1 vaccine for puppies schedule

Leptospira

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease caused by infection of the genus Leptospira, which are found in water and soil. The zoonotic disease spreads easily from animals to humans and is more common in warm climate areas with high annual rainfall; the Leptospira vaccine may be considered core in these areas.

Signs of leptospirosis may include shivering, fever, muscle tenderness, increased thirst, dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, jaundice, kidney failure, liver failure, etc.

When the disease is treated early and aggressively, the chances for recovery are quite good, but there’s still a risk of permanent kidney/liver damage.

Leptospira Vaccine Schedule for Puppies

• 1st shot: 12-14 weeks
• 2nd shot: 16-18 weeks
• 3rd shot: 1 year
• Booster: every year

There is also a 5-way vaccine known as DHLPP, which is a combination vaccine for distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvo.