New puppy or kitten? Enter their date of birth and get a clear, dated vaccination and deworming schedule to take to your vet — so you never miss a shot.
Newborn puppies and kittens carry some immunity from their mother’s milk, but it fades over the first months — leaving a window where they are vulnerable to serious diseases like parvovirus in dogs and panleukopenia in cats. That is why the core vaccines are given as a course of two or three, usually starting at 6–8 weeks and finishing around 16 weeks, rather than as a single shot. Until the course is complete, a young pet is not fully protected and should be kept away from unvaccinated animals and high-risk places.
The schedule above is a typical template, but the details genuinely vary by country and lifestyle: an indoor cat, a farm dog and a city apartment puppy do not all need the same extras, and rabies timing is set by local law. Bring this plan to your vet as a starting point and let them tailor it. After the first year, most pets move to booster vaccinations on a schedule your vet recommends. Budgeting for it all? Our pet cost calculator includes routine vet care.
This tool gives general estimates only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your vet about your individual pet. Full disclaimer.