Puppy Vaccination Schedule for Kolkata: A Complete Guide

When vaccinations begin\n\nPuppies start their first round of vaccinations at 6–8 weeks of age. They need boosters every 3–4 weeks until 16 weeks because maternal antibodies in their system can interfere with the vaccine until then.\n\n## The standard schedule\n\n| Age | Vaccine |\n| --- | --- |\n| 6–8 weeks | DHPP (1st dose) |\n| 9–11 weeks | DHPP (2nd dose) + Bordetella optional |\n| 12–14 weeks | DHPP (3rd dose) + Leptospirosis |\n| 15–17 weeks | DHPP (final) + Rabies |\n| Annual | DHPP + Lepto + Rabies boosters |\n\n## What each one prevents\n\n- DHPP: distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza\n- Leptospirosis: bacterial water-borne infection (high risk in Kolkata)\n- Rabies: legally mandatory in West Bengal\n- Bordetella: kennel cough — relevant for boarding/daycare\n\n## Common questions\n\nWhy so many DHPP shots? Maternal antibody interference. We can't predict the exact week your puppy's system will respond, so we vaccinate every 3–4 weeks until 16 weeks to ensure protection.\n\nCan I delay because my puppy is small? No — small breeds are more vulnerable, not less.\n\nWhat if I miss a dose? Call us. We'll restart or continue depending on the gap.\n\nEnrol your puppy at /free-vaccine-reminders and we'll WhatsApp + email each due date for life.