Low Cost Pet Vaccinations Schedule & Locations (2024)

FAQs

How to save money on dog vaccinations? ›

You can find free and low-cost vaccinations through animal advocacy organizations, mobile pet clinics, local shelters and low-cost vaccination clinics. Some pet insurance companies also offer wellness riders that cover vaccines and other preventative care.

Dog vaccinations typically cost between $20 and $50 each. Here are the average costs for each dog vaccine: Rabies vaccine: $23 to $27. DAPP vaccine: $33 to $38.

As vaccines are improved over time, some do not need to be given as often, depending on individual circ*mstances. Most dogs with low-risk lifestyles can be vaccinated every three years with the core vaccines and as needed for any non-core vaccines (most non-core vaccines require annual boosters).

At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog? Senior dogs do not generally stop requiring vaccinations, but it will depend on your dog's lifestyle and overall health. Once a dog reaches seven years of age, its senior status requires some special considerations to keep them healthy and happy.

The 5-in-1 vaccine, or DHPP vaccine, protects against five viruses: Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Adenovirus 1 and 2, Canine Parainfluenza, and Canine Parvovirus. Puppies should receive the 5-in-1 vaccine starting at 6-8 weeks of age, with shots given every 3-4 weeks until they reach 16 weeks old.

If dogs aren't vaccinated at a young age, they will be vulnerable to diseases such as rabies, canine distemper, hepatitis, canine parvovirus, Lyme disease, canine influenza, leptospirosis, and kennel cough.

The CPV-DHLP vaccine, also called the 5-in-1 vaccine, costs Php 400 or more. The CPV-DHLP vaccine provides immunity against distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), parainfluenza, and parvovirus. Your dog should receive this vaccine between the age of 10-12 weeks.

Administering shots yourself saves money because no office call fees or transportation costs are incurred. Buying the vaccines and other supplies may be more cost-effective than paying for a shot at the vets. Shots can be given at your convenience, so you can plan them around your schedule.

Can pet owners buy the bordetella vaccine and administer it themselves? While there are over-the-counter available vaccine products, they don't carry the same safety or efficacy guarantees as the high quality products available through veterinarians.

Pet insurance can help defray some of the costs of pet ownership, including prescription medication or even supplements, in some cases. You can also save money by asking for a generic or other alternative, or by buying in bulk when possible.

What happens if I stop vaccinating my dog? ›

If you don't protect your pets with vaccines, you will be putting them at risk of contracting diseases. Since they don't have activated antibodies to fight off infections, they would only be left to deteriorate. Fatal results usually follow.

A: The first step to budgeting is to understand what your pet needs, and how much you could end up spending each month or year, or over a pet's lifetime. The average monthly costs for cats are around $80 to $250, while monthly costs for dogs range from $100 to $300.