Canine Vaccine Comparison Chart
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff

Vaccinations are an important and easy way to ensure your dog's health. And it's easier than you might think to vaccinate your pet at home. Simply check out our simple to understand Vaccination Schedule to make an informed decision on what to vaccinate for. Then review our article on How to Vaccinate Your Dog at Home for a straightforward explanation on the vaccination process.

Canine
Vaccines
 Canine Distemper Distemper (Measles) Hepatitis Parvovirus Adenovirus Cough Parainfluenza Leptospirosis Coronavirus Bordetella Check=Protected by, ML=Modified Live, K=Killed
COMBINATION VACCINES
5-way vaccines
ML
ML
ML
ML
ML
ML
K,
1-4
**
K
ML
Manufacturer's
Recommendations*
Min. Age Booster
AVAIL-
ABLE IN:
Canine Spectra 5 (Durvet)
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
       6 wks Every 2-4 wks to 16 wks old SINGLE DOSE
Duramune Max 5
(Boehringer Ingelheim)+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
       6 wks Every 2-3 wks to 12 wks old 25 dose box
Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv
(Intervet) +
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
       6 wks Every 3-4 wks to 12 wks old 25 dose box
Vanguard Plus 5
(Pfizer)+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
       6 wks Total of 3 doses, each 3 wks apart 25 dose box
Solo-Jec 5 Plus (Boehringer Ingelheim)***+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
       6 wks Total of 3 doses, each 3-4 wks apart SINGLE DOSE
5-way vaccines plus coronavirus
Duramune Max 5-CvK (Boehringer Ingelheim)+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
  
yes
   6 wks Every 2-3 wks to 12 wks old 25 dose box
Vanguard Plus 5/CV (Pfizer)+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
  
yes
   6 wks Total of 3 doses, each 3 wks apart 25 dose box
7-way vaccines
Duramune Max 5/4L
(Boehringer Ingelheim)+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
4
**
     6 wks Every 2-3 wks to 12 wks old 25 dose box
Solo-Jec 7 Plus
(Boehringer Ingelheim)***+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
2
**
     6 wks Total of 3 doses, each 3-4 wks apart SINGLE DOSE
Univac 7
(TradeWinds)***+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
2
**
     6 wks Total of 3 doses, each 3-4 wks apart SINGLE DOSE
Vanguard Plus 5 L4 (Pfizer)+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
4
**
     6 wks Total of 3 doses, each 3 wks apart 25 dose box
Canine Spectra 7 (Durvet)***+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
2
**
     6 wks Every 2-4 wks to 16 wks old SINGLE DOSE
7-way vaccines plus coronavirus
Duramune Max
5-CvK/4L
(Boehringer Ingelheim)+
yes
  
yes
yes
yes
yes
4
**
yes
   6 wks Every 2-3 wks to 12 wks old 25 dose box
Parvovirus and/or coronavirus vaccines
Duramune Max PV
(Boehringer Ingelheim)+		      
yes
           6 wks Every 2-3 wks to 12 wks old 25 dose vial
Duramune Cv-K
(Boehringer Ingelheim)		              
yes
   6 wks Every 2-3 wks to 12 wks old 10 dose vial
Duramune Max PC
(Boehringer Ingelheim)+		      
yes
      
yes
   6 wks Every 2-3 wks to 12 wks old 10 dose vial
Vanguard Plus CPV
(Pfizer)+		      
yes
           6 wks Total of 3 doses, each 3 wks apart 10 dose vial
Nobivac Puppy-DPv
(Intervet)+		  
yes
  
yes
           4 wks Every 3-4 wks to 12 wks old 25 dose box
Bordetella and/or parainfluenza
Bronchicine CAe
(Pfizer)+		                
yes
 8 wks Total of 2 doses, each 2-4 wks apart 10 dose vial
Nobivac Intra-Trac KC (Intervet)
NOSE DROPS - NOT INJECTABLE		          
yes
    
yes
 3 wks Every 12 mths 10 dose vial
Nobivac Intra-Trac3 ADT (Schering)+
NOSE DROPS - NOT INJECTABLE		        
yes
yes
    
yes
 3 wks Every 6-12 mths 25 dose box
Kennel Jec-2 (Durvet)+
NOSE DROPS - NOT INJECTABLE		          
yes
    
yes
 3 wks Every 6-12 mths SINGLE DOSE
SINGLE PROTECTION VACCINES
Lyme vaccine
Lymevax
(Pfizer)		 NA 9 wks 2-3 wks after initial dose 10 dose vial

*These are the manufacturer's recommendations for the age at when to start vaccinating and the booster schedule. Your veterinarian may have different recommendations for minimum age, boosters, and annual vaccinations based on the breed, health status, and potential of the dog to be exposed to the disease. Many veterinarians do not recommend the use of a leptospirosis vaccine (7-way or 8-way) in dogs less than 12 weeks of age. See Vaccination Schedule for Dogs.
**Number of strains included.
***Residents of CT, DE, IL, NJ, or NY, please ask your veterinarian for a prescription. Residents of NY may use a certificate of need. Needle and syringe are included with vaccine.
+Residents of MN, please ask your veterinarian for a prescription.

  
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