Dog Vaccine Prices & Descriptions

(Prices updated on 02/20/26)
 

DISCOUNTS

In addition to HEART’s lower-cost services:
 
A $10 Military Discount is offered to all Veterans, Retired, and Active U.S. Military.  Valid Military ID is required.  (Military Discount cannot be combined with any other discount).
 
No Charge for the exam & hazardous materials disposal fee (regularly $23) when pets return within 30 days (to any of our mobile clinic locations) to receive a vaccine which was recommended by our staff to be given separately from the vaccine(s) your pet received at its prior visit with us.  (Pet owner must bring yellow copy of prior HEART Vaccine Certificate to receive this discount). (Exam & Haz Mat Disposal Fee Waiver cannot be combined with any other discount).
 
* Younger and older dogs adopted from shelters, rescues, and possibly other sources, usually require a vaccine booster within 2-4 weeks after being adopted.
 
* Puppies and adult dogs receiving vaccines for the first time or receiving any vaccine other than their annual or triennial booster should receive their next vaccination(s) approximately 4 weeks later. 
 
During the initial vaccine “series”, vaccines may be administered as early as 2 weeks apart, but no later than 6 weeks apart. To assist in achieving the highest immunity to various diseases, ideally, puppies should receive at least one of their DHLPP vaccinations between 14 to 16 weeks of age.
 

♦ RABIES  (Thimerosal Free)  (killed virus)    $10

California law requires all dogs at age 12 weeks MUST be vaccinated against Rabies, re-vaccinated one year after the primary immunization, and stay current thereafter on their Rabies vaccinations. 

The first Rabies vaccination is good for 1 year, regardless of the age of the dog. Thereafter, Rabies vaccinations are good for 3 years as long as at least 12 months have passed since the dog received its first Rabies vaccine and valid proof of a prior Rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian in the U.S. is provided.

♦  DHPP (DA2PP) (Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2 [Hepatitis], Parvo Virus & Parainfluenza) (modified live virus)    $29
 

♦  DHLPP (DA2LPP) (Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus Vaccine, Leptospira) (modified live virus)    $39

Puppies 8 weeks old should receive a DHPP vaccine, followed by a DHLPP at 12 weeks old and another DHLPP at 16 weeks old.  

Puppies & Dogs older than 16 weeks  which have not received vaccines previously, should receive two DHLPP vaccines, administered a month apart.

One year later, the dog should receive a DHLPP booster.

Thereafter, the DHPP vaccine is needed every three years and a Leptospirosis (“Lepto“) vaccine (the “L” in DHLPP) is needed annually.

♦  LEPTOSPIROSIS  (“LEPTO”) (killed vaccine)   $28

Recommended as previously described above.  Dogs 12 weeks and older should receive an annual Lepto vaccination.  If your dog is current on its DHPP vaccine but has never received a Lepto vaccine, it should receive a Lepto vaccine followed by a booster in 1 month, then an annual booster thereafter.  If you skip or are late with the annual booster, a series of 2 vaccines administered a month apart must be given.

♦  ORAL BORDETELLA  (Bordetella Bronchiseptica)  (modified live bacterin)   $26

All dogs 8 weeks and older should receive an Oral or Intranasal Bordetella vaccine and an annual booster thereafter. 

♦  CANINE H3N2 INFLUENZA  (killed virus)   $39

This vaccine may be administered to dogs as young as 8 weeks old; however, it is not a “core” vaccine and might not necessarily be recommended for your dog based on your dog’s environment, potential exposure, and other factors.  HEART always recommends that your dog receives its other “core” vaccines before starting this vaccine, and that this vaccine be administered as a “stand alone” vaccination, not administered at the same time with other vaccines.

An initial vaccine must be followed up with a booster 2 to 4 weeks later.  The H3N2 Influenza vaccine is considered an annual vaccination.  If you skip or are late with the annual booster, a series of 2 vaccines administered a month apart must be given. 

♦  LYME   Borrelia Burgdorferi / Lyme Borreliosis  (killed whole bacterin)   $26
Puppies & Dogs 9 weeks and older:   An initial series of 2 Lyme vaccinations administered 2 to 4 weeks apart.  The first booster is due 12 months after the completion of the initial series.  Thereafter, boosters are recommended annually IF your dog has a high level of exposure to ticks.  

This vaccine should be administered separately from other vaccines and at a minimum of 2 weeks before or after any other vaccination. If you skip or are late with the annual booster, a series of 2 vaccines administered a month apart must be given.

Lyme Disease is a tick-bourne disease.  The Lyme vaccine is not a core vaccine and is recommended only in instances when dogs encounter high exposure to ticks such as those living in or visiting wooded or thick brush areas, mountains, deserts, or natural park areas (possibly when camping, hiking, etc., where there may be an infestation of ticks or where exposure to wildlife which carry ticks such as rabbits, deer, etc. is high).

The above vaccination guidelines are recommended as the standard; however, your dog’s age, health, vaccination history, environment, and potential risks from exposure are always factors in ultimately determining the proper vaccination schedule for your dog.  Please consult with your regular veterinarian or our veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns.