🐾 Complete Pet Vaccination Guide 2025 – For Dogs & Cats in India

Keeping your pet’s vaccinations up to date is one of the most important steps you can take for their health and longevity. Whether you’ve just welcomed a new puppy or kitten into your home or you're updating your pet’s records, this 2025 guide will help you understand the essential vaccinations your furry companion needs.

🐶 Why Are Vaccines Important for Pets?

Vaccines help protect your dog or cat from serious, potentially life-threatening diseases such as rabies, distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, and more. These vaccines work by stimulating the pet’s immune system to produce antibodies, preparing them to fight infections effectively. Vaccination not only ensures your pet’s safety but also contributes to the safety of other animals and humans by preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases.

💉 Core vs. Optional Vaccines

In India, core vaccines are considered essential for all pets. For dogs, these include rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and infectious hepatitis. For cats, core vaccines typically include rabies, feline panleukopenia, herpesvirus, and calicivirus.

Optional vaccines, also known as non-core vaccines, are recommended based on your pet’s lifestyle and environment. For example, dogs that frequently interact with other pets or stay in kennels may benefit from the kennel cough (Bordetella) vaccine. Cats with outdoor access might require the feline leukemia vaccine.

Your vet can help you decide which optional vaccines are necessary based on your location and your pet’s routine.

🐕 Dog Vaccination Schedule in 2025

For puppies, the first round of vaccines usually starts between 6 to 8 weeks of age. At this stage, the vet will administer the first dose of the DHPP vaccine, which protects against distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, and parainfluenza.

Between 9 to 11 weeks, your puppy should receive the second dose of DHPP and may also start on leptospirosis if recommended. By 12 to 14 weeks, your pup should get the final DHPP shot along with the rabies vaccine. Some dogs may also receive vaccinations for kennel cough and coronavirus around this time.

After this primary schedule, adult dogs should get annual booster shots to maintain their immunity. Your vet will guide you on whether you need a one-year or a three-year rabies booster.

🐱 Cat Vaccination Schedule in 2025

Kittens generally receive their first FVRCP vaccine at 6 to 8 weeks of age. This vaccine protects against three serious diseases: feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia.

Around 9 to 11 weeks, the second FVRCP dose is administered. The final dose is given between 12 to 14 weeks, along with the rabies vaccine. At 16 weeks or later, some cats may receive additional vaccines such as feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and chlamydia, depending on their risk level.

Just like dogs, cats require annual booster shots. These help maintain long-term immunity and ensure your cat remains protected year after year.

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• Reminders for future doses

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📝 Pre and Post Vaccination Tips

Before vaccination, ensure your pet is healthy, hydrated, and not stressed. Do not feed a heavy meal right before the vet visit. After vaccination, avoid giving your pet a bath for at least 2 to 3 days. Minor swelling or fatigue is normal — but if your pet shows signs of severe discomfort or allergic reaction, contact a vet immediately.

Also, don’t forget to keep your vaccination card updated and handy for future reference.