Non-core puppy vaccinations are not a basic requirement. You may opt to give these vaccinations if your vet feels like your dog is at risk of getting these diseases. For example, if you regularly board your dog at a kennel or if there has been a recent outbreak of coronavirus diarrhoea in your locality.
- Corona (C): Mild diarrhoea that usually recovers on its own. Dog corona is not the same as human Covid-19. This vaccine does not protect you or your dog from COVID-19.
- Kennel cough (KC): It causes mild diarrhoea that resolves on its own. This is a nasal vaccine (given in the nose). The vaccine may not prevent KC. It only decreases the severity of the disease.
Note:The combination vaccine can be highly variable in the number of diseases it offers protection against. It can be 5-in-1, 7-in-1, 9-in-1 and even 11-in-1 based on the company and your vet’s personal preference.
Some Vets prefer to give an additional combination vaccine and/or a second rabies vaccine 3 weeks after the first one.