Puppy Vaccines in Fishers, IN, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is a vet in Fishers, IN, that gives puppies their full vaccine series. Most puppies start at 6 to 8 weeks old, come back every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks, and get a rabies shot along the way.

A puppy's protection from mom fades in the first months. The series of boosters builds the puppy's own protection to replace it.

Call (463) 208-4426 or book your puppy's first visit online.

When should my puppy get the first shots?

Most puppies get their first distemper-parvo shot (DHPP) at 6 to 8 weeks old, often before they come home from the breeder or shelter. If your puppy already had one, bring the paperwork to Petfolk Fishers so the schedule picks up where it left off. Across Petfolk, puppies typically start their vaccines with us at about 11 weeks old (first doses Oct 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026).

A typical puppy schedule

Every puppy is a little different, but a common plan at Petfolk Fishers looks like this:

1. 6 to 8 weeks: exam, first DHPP, deworming, a talk about food and house training

2. 10 to 12 weeks: DHPP booster; Bordetella if daycare or puppy class is coming up

3. 14 to 16 weeks: final DHPP booster and the first rabies vaccine

4. 12 months: boosters for DHPP and rabies, then on to an adult schedule

Some puppies also get leptospirosis or Lyme vaccines, based on their lifestyle. Ask the team which ones Petfolk Fishers carries.

Why do puppies need so many boosters?

Antibodies from the mother can block a vaccine from working, and nobody can tell exactly when they wear off. Spacing boosters 3 to 4 weeks apart until about 16 weeks makes sure at least one shot lands after those antibodies fade. That's also why finishing the series matters. Across Petfolk, about 8 in 10 puppies who start their shots with us (79%) come back for at least a second distemper-parvo booster.

Is it safe to take my puppy out before the last shot?

Carefully. Until the series is done, skip dog parks, pet store floors and places where many unknown dogs go. Parvo, a virus that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea in puppies, lives in soil for months. Short walks on your own street and visits with healthy, vaccinated dogs you know are a good middle ground. Ask the vet at Petfolk Fishers about safe puppy classes.

Indiana's rabies rule

Indiana requires every dog 3 months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies (345 IAC 1-5-2). Most puppies at Petfolk Fishers get the first rabies shot between 12 and 16 weeks, with a booster one year later. You'll get a rabies certificate for your records.

Easy first visits

Puppies remember how the vet felt. Fear Free and gentle handling are standard at every Petfolk clinic, so the team at Petfolk Fishers uses lots of treats and goes slow.

They treated my puppy really well and she felt comfortable.

Kiran R., Google review

Bring a few of your puppy's favorite small treats and arrive hungry, not full.

What do puppy shots cost in Fishers?

Each puppy visit at Petfolk Fishers includes an exam, which starts at $99, plus the vaccines due. PetfolkCare, a yearly membership that starts at $199, includes wellness exams during the puppy year. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

If your puppy gets sick between shots

A puppy who vomits, has diarrhea or stops eating should be seen the same day, because parvo moves fast. Call Petfolk Fishers or come in for urgent care. If your puppy is weak and won't stand, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center at 7712 Crosspoint Commons in Fishers.

Where puppy visits happen

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is at 8711 E 106th St, Suite 160, Fishers, IN 46037. Next up after the puppy year: adult dog vaccines.

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