Puppy and kitten vaccine schedule: what’s due and what it costs.
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Puppy core vaccine schedule
| Age | Shots | Shot cost |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 weeks | DHPP | $42 |
| 12 weeks | DHPP, Leptospirosis | $76 |
| 16 weeks | DHPP, Leptospirosis, Rabies | $111 |
| 1 year booster | DHPP, Leptospirosis, Rabies | $111 |
Kitten core vaccine schedule
| Age | Shots | Shot cost |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 weeks | FVRCP | $34 |
| 10 to 12 weeks | FVRCP, FeLV | $76 |
| 14 to 16 weeks | FVRCP, FeLV, Rabies | $107 |
| 1 year booster | FVRCP, FeLV, Rabies | $107 |
Schedules follow AAHA 2022 canine and AAFP 2020 feline vaccination guidelines. Prices are CareCredit national averages per shot; see dog and cat vaccine costs. Non-core shots such as bordetella are not included.
Vaccine schedule FAQ
What vaccines does a puppy need and when?
Core puppy shots are DHPP about every 4 weeks from 6 to 8 weeks until 16 weeks, leptospirosis in two doses from 12 weeks, rabies at 12 to 16 weeks, and boosters at 1 year, per AAHA's 2022 canine guidelines.
What vaccines does a kitten need and when?
Core kitten shots are FVRCP every 3 to 4 weeks from 6 to 8 weeks until 16 weeks, rabies from 12 weeks, and FeLV in two doses, with boosters at 1 year, per AAFP's 2020 feline guidelines.
How much do the shots cost?
Using CareCredit's national averages, the shots alone are about $230 for a puppy and $220 for a kitten for the first series, plus about $110 for the 1 year boosters. Exam fees at each visit are extra and vary by clinic.
What if my pet is already past a visit?
Ask your vet. Pets with no vaccine history, or a gap in the series, often restart or catch up on a vet-set schedule.
Not veterinary advice. Plan the rest with the cost calculator.