Which vaccines are core for dogs?

VCA lists distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus (usually combined with parainfluenza as DA2PP), leptospirosis and rabies as core for dogs.

Which vaccines are core for cats?

VCA lists FVRCP and rabies as core for every cat, and FeLV as core for kittens and cats up to one year.

When does a puppy or kitten start vaccines?

Both start at 6 to 8 weeks and repeat every 3 to 4 weeks until at least 16 weeks (puppies) or 16 to 20 weeks (kittens), per VCA.

Can I rely on this checklist instead of my vet's schedule?

No. It is a summary to help you follow the schedule your veterinarian sets. Your vet decides timing and which non-core vaccines your pet needs.

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Pet vaccination checklist by life stage

Pick dog or cat and the life stage, then tick off each vaccine as it is given. The checklist follows VCA Animal Hospitals' published schedules, saves your ticks in this browser, and prints on one page for the fridge.

By the PetVitale editorial team · Last reviewed 2026-10-19

How this tool works

Choose the species and life stage: puppy or kitten, adult, or senior.
Tick each item as it is done; progress is saved in your browser.
Print it, or move the dates into a pet health record with reminders.

Where the schedule comes from

Puppy and kitten series, core and non-core classifications, and adult booster intervals are summarized from VCA Animal Hospitals' vaccine pages for dogs and cats. Rabies timing is set by local law, and non-core vaccines depend on exposure, which is why those items say to discuss them with your vet rather than naming a date.

Questions about this tool

Sources

Vaccines for dogs — VCA Animal Hospitals
Vaccines for cats — VCA Animal Hospitals

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This tool is general information, not veterinary advice. It runs in your browser; what you type stays on your device unless you choose to save it to a PetVitale account. Always confirm schedules, doses and decisions with your veterinarian.