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Dog Vaccination Cost

How Much Does Dog Vaccination Cost?

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high costHigh: $20-$150 the first year
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Typical costs:
  • The average cost for dog vaccinations ranges from $20 to $150 in the first year, and from $10 to $100 per year afterward.
  • The cost varies based on which vaccinations are given and whether they are done at a veterinarian's office or a low-cost vaccination clinic run by a local government or humane organization.
What should be included:
  • Puppies usually are vaccinated at two, three, and four months of age. Unvaccinated adult dogs receive two rounds of vaccinations about three weeks apart. After that, dogs usually receive boosters annually.
  • The basic shots -- for distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza and sometimes leptospirosis and coronavirus -- usually are administered together in a combination vaccine. The rabies vaccine is given separately in accordance with local laws.
  • PetEducation.com offers an overview of dog vaccinations.
Additional costs:
  • Some dog daycare facilities or kennels require vaccinations not included in the standard round of shots, such as for bordatella, known as kennel cough. In certain parts of the country, veterinarians recommend extra vaccinations, such as for Lyme disease. Extra vaccinations usually cost about $10 to $15 or more each.
Discounts:
  • Most humane societies and shelters include the first rounds of vaccinations in the adoption fee.
  • Tip: It is possible to order vaccines online and vaccinate the dog yourself, but be sure you order from a reliable company. DrsFosterSmith.com has a guide on how to vaccinate a pet.
  • Depending on local laws, rabies vaccinations can now be given on a three-year schedule rather than yearly.
Shopping for dog vaccination:
  • Vaccinations protect dogs against life-threatening diseases, but side effects can include injection-site swelling, or fever and sluggishness that resolve within a day or two or, rarely, a serious allergic reaction. VeterinaryPartner.com has a primer on allergic reactions. And the American Veterinary Medical Association lists the benefits and risks of vaccinations.
  • To find a good veterinarian, ask fellow dog owners, breeders or humane associations. Or, search at the American Veterinary Medical Association website to find your state's veterinary medical association for a referral. Then ask how long the veterinarian has been practicing and how much continuing education he or she receives per year. Tour the clinic to check on cleanliness, attitude, policies and prices. VeterinaryPartner.com provides guidelines on how to find and which questions to ask a veterinarian.
Article updated September 2007
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments
Annual(?) dog shots + checkup
Amount: $244.00
Posted by: skaterdog in Campbell, CA.Posted: November 6th, 2007 06:11PM
Breed: MalteseType: several
Vet: KIirkwood Animal Hospital
Just got our regular boosters + health checkup, totalling $244. $75 for the shots: $13 for a Corona booster, $16 for a bordatella intranasal, $46 for the distemper shot. The checkup + tests was the rest ($169) -- $112 for the Total Health Plus checkup, $18 for the fecal test, and $39 for the heartworm test.
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vaccinations
Amount: $5.00
Posted by: VinJan Novacek in Tampa, FL.Posted: September 16th, 2008 12:09PM
Breed: Chihuahua/Rat TerrierType: Rabies
Vet: Companion Animal Hospital-Dr. Duke
My dog is 14 years old. Her last vaccination was done at a local feed store by Dr. Duke's able assistant. We have a lot of Vet Majors here from USF as we live in Tampa, FL. ONLY rabies. I was concerned if she needed the additional vaccines; similar to when one's children are small; vaccinations change and become fewer as they age.
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Annual DHPP/Boratella/Rabies
Amount: $80.00
Posted by: Dog_Luv in Gainesville, VA.Posted: June 4th, 2009 12:06PM
Breed: maltese-pooType:
Vet: Bansfield
Is this a good price for all those shots?
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Costs
Amount: $89.40
Posted by: DK in Dixon, IL.Posted: July 17th, 2009 06:07AM
Breed: DogType: Black Lab
Vet: Dixon Vet Hospital
Hi- I had my Dog rabies booster & exam $38, County Registration $11, Heartworm Test $40.40= $89.40 and an additional $18.19 for a month dose K9 Advantix & $8.05 Heartguard dose. Have a great day!!
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Jade was under two years old cost lessons when older.
Amount: $103.40
Posted by: Jason "Bones" in Tallahassee, FL.Posted: August 31st, 2009 09:08PM
Breed: CanineType: Mix
Vet: Animal Aid (non-profit)
This amount included office visit, confortis 20-40 for $16.40, DHLP-Parvo/rabies/Bordetella, fecal(flotation), heartworm check. Hope this helps I just wrote what was on my receipt.
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5 way vaccination
Amount: $18.00
Posted by: Michele C in Bel Air, MD.Posted: September 5th, 2009 03:09PM
Breed: YorkieType: Terrier
Vet: Self
My Puppy had his first shots at the breeders. I then ordered his next 3 vaccines from Drs Foster Smith on the internet. These vaccines covered everything my puppy would need except for bordetella which is for dogs that go to the kennel. I did have to get the rabies vaccine at a liscensed vet for $5.00. The Drs foster smith website has a video on how to give the vaccine. very easy to do or you can get a nurse or doctor friend to give them.
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Vaccinations
Amount: $41.00
Posted by: rB in Spring, TX.Posted: December 23rd, 2009 04:12AM
Breed: golden retrieverType:
Vet: myfamilyvet
Annual: DHLPP (Parvo-Distemper Combo)
Annual: BV (Bordetella or Canine Cough)
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COST
Amount: $65.00
Posted by: CLO in Carson City, NV.Posted: January 27th, 2010 09:01AM
Breed: Poodle/Cocker SpanielType: Rabies/Parvo
Vet: DOC\'s
Doctor was excellent!
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Mobile pet vaccination
Amount: $60.00
Posted by: MRL in Tampa, FL.Posted: March 19th, 2010 08:03AM
Breed: english bulldogType: female
Vet: National Pet Vax
Canine series includes: 1 - Year Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Bordetella, Heartworm Test
http://www.nationalpetvax.com

Testing is at mobile locations every Sat and Sun
Other canine series are available at additional costs and individual vaccinations are available
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Vaccinations/Yearly Exam
Amount: $99.00
Posted by: a user in Lexington, TN.Posted: April 21st, 2010 04:04PM
Breed: Terrier MixType:
Annual Cpv-Dhlp-$22, rabies 1 yr tag-$8, dewormer-$4, fecal exam-$10, bordetella-$12, heartworm test-$18, office visit with exam & check ears-$25
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Yearly Shots and such
Amount: $200.15
Posted by: Dexter's Mom in St. Francis, MN.Posted: May 18th, 2010 09:05AM
Breed: German Shorthaired PointerType: Male
Vet: St. Francis Vetnary
We went in to get all of our dogs regular shots.
Annual Wellness Exam............$30.50
Lyme's-1st of 2.................$28.00
Leptospira- 1st of 2............$15.25
Heartworm/Lyme/Anaplasma test...$40.00
Canine Distemper 3yr(declined)..$00.00
Heartgard Plus(year supply).....$80.84
Tax.............................$05.56
Total..........$200.15
We had to go back in three weeks for his second round of shots
Lyme-2nd of 2...................$28.00
Leptospira 2nd of 2.............$15.25 Tax.............................$00.00 Total..................$43.25
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vaccination prices
Amount: $83.00
Posted by: mastiff mom in richland, WA.Posted: June 8th, 2010 06:06PM
Breed: english mastiffType: rabies / corona / parvo
Vet: menkes mobile vet
the tri-cities in general is an expensive place to keep a dog. This $83 was just for the booster vaccinations for my 18 month old mastiff.
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Yearly shots
Amount: $222.67
Posted by: Couch_Incident in Monroeville, PA.Posted: June 19th, 2010 04:06PM
Breed: MuttType: female
Vet: Monroeville Pet Hospital
Heartgard Plus (Brn) 272 mcd #12.... 83.56
Frontline Pluss 45 1 Dose .... 19.11
Heartworm 4D Combo .... 40.00
Fecal Analysis .... 18.00
Lepto boost 1-yr .... 18.00
Yearly Exam .... 44.00
**** The Vets at Monroeville Pet Hospital are very professional and very caring. The whole crew at MRH are amazing and wonderful people.
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vaccinationa
Amount: $155.00
Posted by: Kaidee in La MIrada, CA.Posted: July 17th, 2010 09:07PM
Breed: ShorkieType: shitzu yorkie
Vet: VCA
well pup check and current on vaccinations
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dog vaccinations
Amount: $458.00
Posted by: M.J. in Warwick, NY.Posted: July 20th, 2010 11:07AM
Breed: cairnType:
Vet: Jockey Hollow,Warwick,NY
I think I was completely ripped off, either that or I will have to get rid of my dog. This was for just regular check-up and vaccinations!!
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3rd puppy vaccines-DAPPV/lepto/Rabies
Amount: $93.00
Posted by: Glover in Barrie, CA.Posted: August 3rd, 2010 01:08PM
Breed: Yellow,LabradorType:
Vet: McLean House call vet.serv
Its a mobile veterinary service they work out of a rv it s awsome.
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Complete shots, medication & spay for a year
Amount: $900.00
Posted by: Nikkie in Oakville, Other.Posted: August 13th, 2010 05:08PM
Breed: PugType: female
Vet: Oakville Ontario
I paid a $900.00 puppy package which includes all her shots for the year (including rabies), heartworm/ring worm/parasite medication, and a spay. We also get 10% off any appointments in case she gets sick, food and treats. I'm still on the fence whether it was worth it, but after reading what some people paid just for a spay, it just might have been!
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checkup and shots for 4 month old
Amount: $92.00
Posted by: allyb2k in Glendale, WV.Posted: September 1st, 2010 08:09AM
Breed: sheltyType:
Vet: glendale animal hospital
they were very nice, well check $24, rabies shot $15, booster shot $12, frontline $14, fecal test $27
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Vaccines and finding a vet
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Nicolette in Kalamazoo, MI.Posted: September 1st, 2010 08:09PM
I have a few comments in response to website tip that you can give vaccines yourself.
1. The veterinarian recommended yearly visit is not to simply get your pets shots. It allows your pet to get a thorough exam and enables potential problems or illnesses to be detected early. Your vet can test pet for heartworm disease, check for worms, and may even recommend blood testing to evaluate organ function, particularly if pet is older, if something abnormal on exam, or if indicated based on pets history. These are not things that can be done by owner giving pet his/her vaccines.
2. This website recommends that in selecting a vet to give your pet shots, you should ask how long he/she has been practicing and how much continuing education he/she has received. Well, this hardly seems relevant if the owner can with no education or practice experience just go ahead and give the shots him/herself.
3. Rabies can only be given by a licensed veterinarian.
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First Check Up and 2nd Set of Boosters
Amount: $121.11
Posted by: a user in Minneapolis, MN.Posted: January 15th, 2011 08:01AM
Breed: Shih TzuType: Male
Vet: Dr. Pfeifer
We just went in to give our puppy his second round of boosters and check up. The check up was 45$, the boosters cost 28$, and in addition, we got a stool to check for any existing worms, which cost 38$. Was this too expensive?
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Vacinnations and Examinations for two male dogs
Amount: $440.00
Posted by: Sair Korb in Cavan, Ontario, Canada, Other.Posted: February 23rd, 2011 06:02PM
Breed: beagle crossesType: male neutered
Vet: Cavan Hills Veterinary services
2 dogs: included in price was
4 way vacc: lepto/distemper/rabies/dappv
full exam of both dogs
dental exam of one dog
plus : 12 month supply of revolution (heartworm, whipworm, tapeworm, intestinal worm, flea and tick prevention)
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PRICE EXCESSIVE
Amount: $61.30
Posted by: 123456789 in NORFOLK, VA.Posted: July 24th, 2011 08:07AM
Breed: AUSTRIAN SHEPHERDType:
Vet: BANFIELD
OFFICE VISIT $40.95
VACCINE - RABIES $16.95
MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL FEE $3.40
TOTAL COST $61.30
I CONSIDER THIS PRICE EXCESSIVE. NEVER AGAIN.
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3rd round of puppy vaccination at 14 wks
Amount: $103.00
Posted by: Liz M. in Brattleboro, VT.Posted: February 7th, 2012 03:02PM
Breed: labradorType: black
Vet: Brattleboro Vet clinic
4 way Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza (DHPP), Lyme disease vac. and a brief exam. I feel I overpaid! shouldn't the Dr. at least look in the puppy's ears? Perhaps discuss heartworm? or deworm? p.s. the 1st set of shots was provided by Breeder. 2nd set was administered by local vet which cost only $25.00 for the same as stated above, however that vet is fighting cancer and presently unable to practice.
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Another safe option
Amount: $15.00
Posted by: barkinghorseranch in mount vernon, WA.Posted: February 11th, 2012 12:02PM
Breed: mastiffType:
We buy our vaccinations at the local feed store and bring our dogs to the vet for Rabies/yearly check-ups. I used to work at a vet hospital and was going to college to become one. It didn't take me long to realize how over priced they are and how guilty I felt knowing that people were paying for services they could easily perform themselves. A few shots to dogs in the hospital and I had no trouble giving them to my horse or dogs. I hope this helps. rn*make sure you buy the correct ones for your pets age
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dog vacinations
Amount: $2.50
Posted by: Karin Anderson in Takoma Park, MD.Posted: February 2nd, 2013 05:02PM
I order the vaccines on line and pay $2.50 each if I buy in bult Buying individually is $10 and Shipping Of course this is if you can give shots
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3rd round of vaccinations at 14wks
Amount: $293.43
Posted by: stephanie hino in kaneohe, HI.Posted: February 13th, 2013 12:02PM
Breed: chia/shih tzuType: puppy 4 wks old
Vet: kaneohe VCA hospital
3 strongid-T/pyrantelSs 50mg/ml 14.25rn1 giardiaOva & parasite 85862 36.50rn1 2nd kennel cough-bord (16wks)_ 18.40rn1 2nd leptospirosis vacc (16wk) 20.20rn1 3rd dist/hep/para & parvo 17.75rn1 physical exam/consult 49.00rn1 puppy 3rd set disc -15.60rn1 o.p. injection 22.30rn1 diphenhydramine 50 mg/ml 2.28rn1 biohazard waste management 5.25rn1 dvm recommended products 0.00rn1 comboGuard 10-20# 270mg (Grn) 109.90rn subtotal 280.23rn tax 13.20rn total 293.43
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pitbull puppy
Amount: $85.00
Posted by: Karma in reisterstown, MD.Posted: February 20th, 2013 09:02AM
Vet: main street animal hospital
Nice staff. Most of them own pitbulls.rnSecond distemperment $50, rabies $35
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office visit
Amount: $245.00
Posted by: djhw500 in Salem, MA.Posted: April 28th, 2013 04:04PM
Breed: beagleType:
Vet: NEVC
office visit $58rnfecal $57rnrabies $31rnbordetella $37rnear check $34rnmeds for ears $27 ouch!!!!
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3-yr Rabies Vaccine
Amount: $20.00
Posted by: RAP in Greenwich, CT.Posted: May 11th, 2013 09:05AM
Breed: Shih TzuType: Rabies
Vet: Dr Suppo
This was the annual Town of Greenwich Rabies Clinic given at the town animal shelter. rnrnLooking to still get the Lyme Vaccine for my dog without paying the office visit portion and just for the vaccine - if anyone knows a local Vet that only charges for the Vaccine I'd love to hear about them.
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