Puppy Vaccines in Far North Central San Antonio, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is a vet in San Antonio, TX, that gives puppy vaccines from about 6 to 8 weeks of age. Puppies get a booster every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks, plus a rabies shot, and then they're ready for most dog spaces.

The goal is simple: protect your puppy from parvo and distemper during the weeks they're most at risk.

Call (726) 600-3009 or book your puppy's first visit online. Walk-ins are welcome.

What is the puppy vaccine schedule?

At Petfolk Far North Central, a typical schedule looks like this:

1. 6 to 8 weeks: first DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus).

2. 10 to 12 weeks: second DHPP, plus leptospirosis if your puppy's life calls for it.

3. 14 to 16 weeks: third DHPP and lepto booster.

4. By 16 weeks: rabies, as Texas law requires for every dog.

Puppies who start late still get a full series. Petfolk-wide, puppies usually got their first shot with us at about 11 weeks, and about 8 in 10 who started the series came back for at least the second distemper-parvo booster (first doses Oct 2025 to Jun 2026). That second visit is the one that counts most.

Why so many boosters

Antibodies from the mother protect a puppy early on, but they also block vaccines. No one can tell exactly when they fade, so boosters every few weeks make sure one lands as soon as it can work. Skipping the last one leaves a gap right when puppies start exploring.

It also helps to think of the series as a package. If one visit slips by a week, that's fine; just book the next one. If it slips by a month or more, the vet may add a dose to be safe. The team at Petfolk Far North Central sends reminders, so you don't need to keep a chart on the fridge.

Where can my puppy go before the series is done?

Until two weeks after the final DHPP, keep your puppy away from places where unknown dogs go. Parvo survives in soil for a long time. The dog parks at Phil Hardberger Park don't allow dogs under 4 months, and they require current rabies and other vaccines. Puppies still need to meet the world in those weeks, because the window for easy socializing closes around 14 to 16 weeks. Good early options: your own yard, a friend's healthy vaccinated dog, and carrying your puppy around Stone Oak shops to hear new sounds.

What happens at the first puppy visit?

At Petfolk Far North Central, the first visit covers more than shots:

• A nose-to-tail exam, including heart, hips and baby teeth.

• A stool test and deworming plan; see deworming in Far North Central.

• Starting heartworm, flea and tick prevention.

• Talk about microchipping, which San Antonio requires for dogs and cats living in city limits.

• Your questions on food, crate training and biting.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. Early visits that are calm and full of treats teach a puppy that the vet is a good place.

Everyone was so sweet to my puppy and was very comforting when I was nervous about him getting his first shots.

Jocelyn G., Google review

What do puppy vaccines cost?

At Petfolk Far North Central, the price depends on which vaccines are given at each visit. Wellness exams start at $99, or come with PetfolkCare, which starts at $199 a year and can make a series of puppy visits easier on the budget. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Signs a puppy needs help fast

Vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or a puppy who won't eat or play can be early parvo. Call Petfolk Far North Central right away. If your puppy is weak, cold or collapsing, go to a 24-hour hospital such as BluePearl Pet Hospital Stone Oak.

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Far North Central is at 18206 Blanco Rd, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78258. Call (726) 600-3009.

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