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Puppy & Kitten Vaccine Schedule Builder

Based on AAHA & AAFP core-vaccine guidelinesLast updated August 12, 2026
Pick dog or cat and enter your pet's date of birth to turn the typical core vaccination and deworming timeline into real calendar dates you can plan around. It's a general template — your veterinarian sets the actual schedule based on your pet's health, risk and local laws.
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General template — not medical advice. This timeline shows a typical core schedule so you can plan and ask your vet the right questions. Your veterinarian sets the real schedule, which depends on your pet's age, health and local laws. Rabies timing is set by law and varies by region; adult boosters, non-core vaccines (such as Bordetella, Lyme, Leptospirosis or FeLV) and dewormer choice all vary. Never delay or skip a visit based on this tool alone.

Typical core puppy schedule

Core canine vaccines are DHPP (distemper, hepatitis/adenovirus, parvovirus, parainfluenza) and rabies. A common template:

AgeVaccine / treatment
2–12 weeksDeworming every 2 weeks
6–8 weeksDHPP — dose 1
10–12 weeksDHPP — dose 2
12–16 weeksRabies (where required by law)
14–16 weeksDHPP — dose 3 (final puppy dose)
4–6 monthsDeworming monthly
~12 monthsDHPP + rabies booster

Typical core kitten schedule

Core feline vaccines are FVRCP (rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia) and rabies. A common template:

AgeVaccine / treatment
2–12 weeksDeworming every 2 weeks
6–8 weeksFVRCP — dose 1
10–12 weeksFVRCP — dose 2
12–16 weeksRabies (where required by law)
14–16 weeksFVRCP — dose 3 (final kitten dose)
4–6 monthsDeworming monthly
~12 monthsFVRCP + rabies booster

Save this schedule and get reminders in Tavi

Add your pet's dates to Tavi and it will remind you before each vaccine and dewormer is due, keep a record of what's been given, and export a PDF for your vet or boarding kennel. Free for your first pet.

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Frequently asked questions

When should puppies get their vaccines?

Puppies typically start core DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza) at 6–8 weeks, with boosters every 3–4 weeks until 16 weeks or older — usually at about 8, 12 and 16 weeks. Rabies is given once between 12 and 16 weeks where required by law. Your vet sets the exact dates.

When should kittens be vaccinated?

Kittens usually begin the core FVRCP vaccine (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia) at 6–8 weeks, repeated every 3–4 weeks until about 16 weeks — commonly at 8, 12 and 16 weeks. Rabies is given once between 12 and 16 weeks. Indoor-outdoor kittens may also need FeLV; ask your vet.

How often should I deworm a puppy or kitten?

A common template is deworming every 2 weeks from about 2 weeks of age until 12 weeks, then monthly until 6 months, then a routine adult schedule. Because intestinal worms are so common in young pets, your vet will confirm the product and timing for your area.

Is this vaccine schedule medical advice?

No. This is a general template based on typical core schedules to help you plan and ask good questions. Your veterinarian sets the real schedule based on your pet's age, health, risk and local laws. Rabies timing, boosters and non-core vaccines all vary by region and lifestyle.

When do the first-year vaccines finish and boosters begin?

The puppy or kitten series usually ends around 16–20 weeks. A booster of the core vaccines is then given about one year later, after which most core vaccines move to a one- to three-year cycle depending on the vaccine and local law. Your vet will tell you which apply.

Related guides & tools

Tavi's tools are informational only and not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis or treatment — when in doubt, contact your vet. This template reflects typical core-vaccine timing from the AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines and the AAFP/AAHA Feline Vaccination Guidelines, with deworming guidance consistent with the CAPC recommendations. Actual schedules, rabies law and non-core vaccines vary by region and individual pet. Sources: AAHA, AAFP, CAPC.