What vaccinations would the puppy have prior to being available?

 As a minimum, a puppy should receive a vaccination at approximately 10 weeks of age and a second vaccination at approximately 17 weeks of age.  As a puppy nears the age of 12 weeks, the current thought is it begins to lose the effect of the maternal antibodies which have provided immune protection up to this point.  A vaccination at about 10 weeks stimulates the puppy’s immune system but the effect is limited and only lasts for several weeks, thereby necessitating a second vaccination at about 17 weeks.  This vaccination should provide immune coverage until the puppy’s first birthday.

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