Clinical review status: no licensed veterinarian has reviewed this publication. It is source-led general orientation, not veterinary advice, a diagnosis, a treatment plan or dosing guidance. Ask a qualified veterinarian about your pet.
Core vaccination concepts
The 2024 WSAVA vaccination guidelines identify canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus and canine parvovirus vaccines as core for pet dogs. Rabies vaccination follows local law and risk. Puppy series and adult revaccination decisions must account for reliable records and the product used.
Lifestyle-based decisions
Leptospirosis and respiratory-disease vaccines are examples of decisions influenced by geography, animal contact, shared water or environments, boarding and travel. Tell the vet where the dog lives and goes; do not select or omit a vaccine from a generic online list.
Thai rabies requirements
The Department of Livestock Development publishes Thailand's Rabies Act B.E. 2535 legal hub. Confirm current vaccination and certificate requirements with a Thai veterinarian or relevant DLD office. Thai law and the locally licensed product take priority over a schedule from another country.
Parasites are a separate plan
Vaccines do not prevent heartworm, ticks, fleas or intestinal parasites. Ask the veterinarian for a species-, weight-, history- and exposure-specific plan. See the American Heartworm Society guidelines and CAPC tick guidance as clinical references; do not copy drug or interval choices without local veterinary advice.
Keep an auditable record
Retain certificates and, where recorded, the product, batch, date, clinic, veterinarian and next review date. These records matter for boarding, travel and clinical decisions. Ask the clinic what reaction signs require a call; breathing difficulty, collapse or rapidly worsening swelling needs emergency veterinary attention.
Sources and review boundary
References: WSAVA vaccination guidelines, DLD Rabies Act hub, AHS heartworm guidelines and CAPC tick guidance. Checked 1 August 2026; no licensed veterinarian has clinically reviewed this page.
Frequently asked
Which vaccines are core for dogs?
WSAVA identifies vaccines against canine distemper, adenovirus and parvovirus as core for pet dogs. Rabies follows local law and risk. A veterinarian sets the individual plan.
Is there one puppy schedule for every dog?
No. Age, maternal antibodies, product instructions, health and previous records affect timing. Follow the treating veterinarian's schedule.
Does vaccination prevent heartworm or ticks?
No. Parasite prevention is a separate, vet-led plan using products suitable for the individual dog.
What Thai rabies rule should I follow?
Confirm current requirements with a Thai veterinarian or DLD office using the official Rabies Act and related rules, not an overseas schedule.
What records should I keep?
Keep certificates and, where recorded, product, batch, date, clinic, veterinarian and next review date.