Puppy Vaccines in Lake Mary, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is a vet in Lake Mary, FL, that starts puppy vaccines as early as 6 to 8 weeks of age. A puppy needs a booster every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks old, because the protection from mom fades on a different timeline for every litter.

Florida adds one firm date: rabies vaccination is required by 4 months of age.

Walk in with your new puppy, book online, or call (689) 400-8901.

What is the puppy shot schedule?

At Petfolk Lake Mary, a typical plan looks like this, adjusted for your puppy's age and any shots already given:

1. 6 to 8 weeks: first DAPP (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus) and a nose-to-tail exam.

2. 10 to 12 weeks: second DAPP. Leptospirosis can start here for puppies who will be around water or wildlife, as two doses a few weeks apart.

3. 14 to 16 weeks: final DAPP and rabies, which Florida Statute 828.30 requires by 4 months.

4. Optional, by lifestyle: Bordetella (kennel cough) and canine influenza for puppy classes, grooming or daycare.

Across Petfolk, puppies usually get their first shot with us at about 11 weeks old (first doses Oct 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026). Of those puppies, 79% came back for at least one more distemper-parvo booster and 78% got rabies with us as well.

Can my puppy go outside before the series is done?

Yes, carefully. Parvovirus spreads through infected stool and can live in soil for months, so where your puppy goes matters more than whether they go out.

• Fine: your own yard, carried trips around town, and play dates with healthy, vaccinated dogs you know.

• Wait: dog parks, busy trailheads and pet store floors until the vet clears your puppy.

• Good socializing: puppy classes that check vaccine records.

Lake Mary adds two Florida-specific rules for curious puppies. Keep them on a leash and away from the edge of lakes and retention ponds, which the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises because alligators live in every Florida county. And watch them in the yard after dark, when cane toads are most active.

The first puppy visit

The first visit at Petfolk Lake Mary covers the shots that are due, a full exam, a stool check for worms, and your questions: crate training, house training, chewing, feeding and when to spay or neuter.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. Bring your puppy a little hungry so treats work well.

The staff was incredibly kind and patient, and they went completely at my puppy’s pace, which I really appreciated.

Reign B., Google review

Bring breeder or shelter records, a favorite toy and a fresh stool sample in a sealed bag.

What do puppy shots cost?

Puppy vaccines are given at wellness exams, which start at $99 at Petfolk Lake Mary, or through PetfolkCare, which starts at $199 a year. Each vaccine is priced on its own. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Late for a booster?

It happens. A short delay usually means picking up where you left off, while a long gap may mean repeating a dose. Call the clinic and keep your puppy away from dog parks until you're back on track.

Parvo warning signs

A puppy who isn't fully vaccinated and has vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or refuses food and water may have parvovirus. Call Petfolk Lake Mary right away, or go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Winter Park.

Start the series

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is at 222 Wheelhouse Ln, #1110, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Call (689) 400-8901. Next steps: deworming in Lake Mary and spay and neuter in Lake Mary.

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