Puppy Vaccines in Nichols Hills, OK, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is a vet in Nichols Hills, OK, that vaccinates puppies from about 8 weeks old. A puppy needs a series of distemper-parvo shots every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks of age, plus a rabies vaccine by four months.

The first visit is also when you get a plan for deworming, flea and tick prevention, heartworm prevention and the right time to spay or neuter.

Call (405) 251-8816, book online, or walk in with your new puppy.

What shots does a puppy need, and when?

Most puppies at Petfolk Nichols Hills follow a plan like this:

1. About 8 weeks: first distemper-parvo (DAPP) shot, exam, and a stool check for worms.

2. About 11 to 12 weeks: second DAPP. Bordetella (kennel cough) and leptospirosis may start here, based on lifestyle.

3. About 14 to 16 weeks: third DAPP, plus the rabies vaccine.

4. One year later: boosters for DAPP and rabies, then a longer adult schedule.

Puppies who start late still get a full series, just squeezed into fewer visits. Across Petfolk, puppies typically start their vaccines with us at about 11 weeks old, and about 8 in 10 (79%) come back for at least a second distemper-parvo booster (first dose Oct 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026; follow-up through Oct 19, 2026). That second and third shot is where real protection comes from, so try not to stop after one.

Why does my puppy need more than one shot?

Puppies are born with some protection from their mother's milk, and that protection fades at different times in different puppies. While it lasts, it can block a vaccine. A series of shots makes sure one of them "takes" after it fades.

When can my puppy go to Paw OK Dog Park?

Wait until about 2 weeks after the last puppy shot. Parvo can live in soil for a long time, and dog parks see many dogs whose history you don't know. Paw OK Dog Park on NW Grand Blvd near Lake Hefner has a separate small-dog area, which is a gentler first outing for a little one once the vet says it's time.

Until then, puppies still need to see the world. Carry your puppy on short trips, invite a healthy, vaccinated dog over to your yard, and let your puppy meet new people, sounds and surfaces.

A first visit your puppy will like

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic. At Petfolk Nichols Hills, puppies get treats, time to sniff the room, and a slow, gentle exam. A good first visit makes every future visit easier.

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Bring any records from the breeder or shelter, a stool sample, and your puppy's food so the vet can check it suits its expected adult size.

What do puppy vaccines cost?

Each shot is priced on its own, and most are given with an exam. At Petfolk Nichols Hills, a wellness exam starts at $99. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year and can help spread out a busy first year.

Next steps after the series

Once the series is done, your dog moves to the adult plan. See dog vaccines in Nichols Hills for boosters, and spay and neuter in Nichols Hills for timing.

Parvo signs to act on

Vomiting, bloody diarrhea, low energy and refusing food in a young puppy can be signs of parvo. Call (405) 251-8816 right away. If your puppy is weak, cold or collapsing, go to a 24-hour hospital such as VEG Oklahoma City on Pawnee Dr off N Western Ave.

Puppy parking on site

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Nichols Hills is at 1125 NW 63rd St Suite 1125 C, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, near Nichols Hills Plaza. Carry your puppy in from the car until the series is finished.

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