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Dog Vaccination Cost

How Much Does Dog Vaccination Cost?

low costMedium: $10-$100 per year
low costHigh: $20-$150 the first year

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Typical costs:
  • The average cost for dog vaccinations ranges from $20 to $150 in the first year, and from $10 to $100 per year afterward.
  • The cost varies based on which vaccinations are given and whether they are done at a veterinarian's office or a low-cost vaccination clinic run by a local government or humane organization.
What should be included:
  • Puppies usually are vaccinated at two, three, and four months of age. Unvaccinated adult dogs receive two rounds of vaccinations about three weeks apart. After that, dogs usually receive boosters annually.
  • The basic shots -- for distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza and sometimes leptospirosis and coronavirus -- usually are administered together in a combination vaccine. The rabies vaccine is given separately in accordance with local laws.
  • PetEducation.com offers an overview of dog vaccinations.
Additional costs:
  • Some dog daycare facilities or kennels require vaccinations not included in the standard round of shots, such as for bordatella, known as kennel cough. In certain parts of the country, veterinarians recommend extra vaccinations, such as for Lyme disease. Extra vaccinations usually cost about $10 to $15 or more each.
Discounts:
  • Most humane societies and shelters include the first rounds of vaccinations in the adoption fee.
  • Tip: It is possible to order vaccines online and vaccinate the dog yourself, but be sure you order from a reliable company. DrsFosterSmith.com has a guide on how to vaccinate a pet.
  • Depending on local laws, rabies vaccinations can now be given on a three-year schedule rather than yearly.
Shopping for dog vaccination:
  • Vaccinations protect dogs against life-threatening diseases, but side effects can include injection-site swelling, or fever and sluggishness that resolve within a day or two or, rarely, a serious allergic reaction. VeterinaryPartner.com has a primer on allergic reactions. And the American Veterinary Medical Association lists the benefits and risks of vaccinations.
  • To find a good veterinarian, ask fellow dog owners, breeders or humane associations. Or, search at the American Veterinary Medical Association website to find your state's veterinary medical association for a referral. Then ask how long the veterinarian has been practicing and how much continuing education he or she receives per year. Tour the clinic to check on cleanliness, attitude, policies and prices. VeterinaryPartner.com provides guidelines on how to find and which questions to ask a veterinarian.
Article updated September 2007
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Amount: $244.00 Annual(?) dog shots + checkup
Posted by: skaterdog in Campbell, CA.Purchased: November, 2007
Breed: MalteseType: several
Vet: KIirkwood Animal Hospital
Just got our regular boosters + health checkup, totalling $244. $75 for the shots: $13 for a Corona booster, $16 for a bordatella intranasal, $46 for the distemper shot. The checkup + tests was the rest ($169) -- $112 for the Total Health Plus checkup, $18 for the fecal test, and $39 for the heartworm test.
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Amount: $5.00 vaccinations
Posted by: VinJan Novacek in Tampa, FL.Purchased: August, 2007
Breed: Chihuahua/Rat TerrierType: Rabies
Vet: Companion Animal Hospital-Dr. Duke
My dog is 14 years old. Her last vaccination was done at a local feed store by Dr. Duke's able assistant. We have a lot of Vet Majors here from USF as we live in Tampa, FL. ONLY rabies. I was concerned if she needed the additional vaccines; similar to when one's children are small; vaccinations change and become fewer as they age.
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Amount: $80.00 Annual DHPP/Boratella/Rabies
Posted by: Dog_Luv in Gainesville, VA.Purchased: June, 2009
Breed: maltese-pooType:
Vet: Bansfield
Is this a good price for all those shots?
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Amount: $89.40 Costs
Posted by: DK in Dixon, IL.Purchased: July, 2009
Breed: DogType: Black Lab
Vet: Dixon Vet Hospital
Hi- I had my Dog rabies booster & exam $38, County Registration $11, Heartworm Test $40.40= $89.40 and an additional $18.19 for a month dose K9 Advantix & $8.05 Heartguard dose. Have a great day!!
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Amount: $103.40 Jade was under two years old cost lessons when older.
Posted by: Jason "Bones" in Tallahassee, FL.Purchased: March, 2009
Breed: CanineType: Mix
Vet: Animal Aid (non-profit)
This amount included office visit, confortis 20-40 for $16.40, DHLP-Parvo/rabies/Bordetella, fecal(flotation), heartworm check. Hope this helps I just wrote what was on my receipt.
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Amount: $18.00 5 way vaccination
Posted by: Michele C in Bel Air, MD.Purchased: September, 2009
Breed: YorkieType: Terrier
Vet: Self
My Puppy had his first shots at the breeders. I then ordered his next 3 vaccines from Drs Foster Smith on the internet. These vaccines covered everything my puppy would need except for bordetella which is for dogs that go to the kennel. I did have to get the rabies vaccine at a liscensed vet for $5.00. The Drs foster smith website has a video on how to give the vaccine. very easy to do or you can get a nurse or doctor friend to give them.
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Amount: $41.00 Vaccinations
Posted by: rB in Spring, TX.Purchased: December, 2009
Breed: golden retrieverType:
Vet: myfamilyvet
Annual: DHLPP (Parvo-Distemper Combo)
Annual: BV (Bordetella or Canine Cough)
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Amount: $65.00 COST
Posted by: CLO in Carson City, NV.Purchased: January, 2010
Breed: Poodle/Cocker SpanielType: Rabies/Parvo
Vet: DOC\'s
Doctor was excellent!
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Amount: $60.00 Mobile pet vaccination
Posted by: MRL in Tampa, FL.Purchased: March, 2010
Breed: english bulldogType: female
Vet: National Pet Vax
Canine series includes: 1 - Year Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella, Heartworm Test
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Testing is at mobile locations every Sat and Sun
Other canine series are available at additional costs and individual vaccinations are available
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