Bringing a new puppy or kitten into an Indian home is a milestone filled with joy—and an immediate clinical responsibility. During the first 52 weeks of life, your pet's immune system transitions from passive maternal immunity (colostrum-derived antibodies absorbed in the first 24 hours after birth) to active, self-generated immunity. In Indian cities where street-dog and community-cat populations carry endemic Canine Parvovirus (CPV-2), Canine Distemper, Leptospirosis, and Feline Panleukopenia, a single missed booster or under-dosed dewormer can become life-threatening within 48 hours.
This guide provides veterinarian-verified vaccination and deworming schedules for puppies and kittens from 6 weeks to 1 year of age, plus how to automate your pet's immunization calendar using PetEYE Health Guardian.
Understanding the Maternal Antibody Window of Susceptibility
New pet parents often ask why a puppy or kitten needs three rounds of the same core vaccine (DHPPi or FVRCP) spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart. The answer lies in Maternal Derived Antibodies (MDA).
While circulating MDA titers remain high, they neutralize vaccine antigens before the juvenile's own B-cells and T-cells can form immune memory. As MDA decays between 6 and 16 weeks of age, every young animal passes through a Window of Susceptibility: maternal antibodies drop too low to block wild street viruses, yet remain just high enough to block an early vaccine dose. Serial boosters at 6–8, 10–12, and 14–16 weeks ensure the final shot catches the immune system the moment maternal interference clears.
Clinical Golden Rule: Never walk an unvaccinated or partially vaccinated puppy in public parks, society dog runs, or grooming salons until 10 to 14 days after their final 16-week booster. Carry them in your arms during early socialization outings.
Complete Puppy First-Year Vaccination Schedule (India)
In India, canine protocols cover core viruses (Parvovirus and Distemper) and monsoon bacterial zoonoses like Leptospira. Under Records → Medical Records → + Add Health Record → Preventive Care → Vaccination in PetEYE, you can select Puppy DP, DHPPi, 7 in 1, 8 in 1, 9 in 1, Anti-Rabies, Corona, and Bordetella.
| Puppy Age | Vaccine / Antigen | Dose Type in PetEYE | Clinical Target & Indian Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Weeks | Puppy DP (or 1st DHPPi) | 1st Dose | Early protection against Canine Distemper (CDV) and Parvovirus (CPV-2) for weaned puppies. |
| 8–9 Weeks | DHPPiL (7/8/9-in-1) + Optional Corona | 1st / 2nd Dose | Distemper, Infectious Hepatitis (Adenovirus), Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, and Leptospira. |
| 12 Weeks | DHPPiL Booster + Anti-Rabies (1st) | 2nd / 3rd Dose & 1st Rabies | Reinforces core viral/bacterial titers; initiates mandatory Anti-Rabies immunity for licensing. |
| 15–16 Weeks | DHPPiL Final + Anti-Rabies Booster + Bordetella | 3rd Dose & 2nd Rabies | Closes the maternal antibody window; Bordetella prevents Kennel Cough before boarding or parks. |
| 12 Months | DHPPiL Annual + Anti-Rabies Annual | Booster / Annual Re-Vaccination | Establishes long-term adult immunity and resets your annual Health Guardian cycle. |
Complete Kitten First-Year Vaccination Schedule (India)
Even indoor apartment kittens are vulnerable to Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) tracked indoors on shoes. Core feline immunization revolves around FVRCP (Tricat) and Anti-Rabies.
| Kitten Age | Vaccine / Antigen | Dose Type in PetEYE | Clinical Target & Indian Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 Weeks | FVRCP (Core Tricat) | 1st Dose | Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Herpesvirus-1), Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia. |
| 10–12 Weeks | FVRCP Booster + Optional FeLV (1st) | 2nd Dose | Boosts core protection; add FeLV (Feline Leukemia) for outdoor-access or multi-cat homes. |
| 12–14 Weeks | Anti-Rabies (1st Dose) | 1st Dose | Essential legal and public-health protection across India. |
| 14–16 Weeks | FVRCP Final + Optional FeLV (2nd) | 3rd Dose | Overcomes lingering maternal antibodies to lock in full first-year immunity. |
| 12 Months | FVRCP Annual + Anti-Rabies Annual | Booster / Annual Re-Vaccination | Completes the primary pediatric series and transitions the cat to annual tracking. |
Weight-Calibrated Pediatric Deworming Timeline
Roundworms (Toxocara) and hookworms (Ancylostoma) pass transplacentally in puppies and via milk in both puppies and kittens, causing pot-bellied growth stalling, anemia, and vaccine failure.
- Every 2 Weeks (Age 2 to 12 Weeks): Give a vet-prescribed pediatric suspension (Pyrantel Pamoate + Febantel for puppies, or Pyrantel for kittens) at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 weeks.
- Monthly (Age 3 to 6 Months): Use broad-spectrum tablets or spot-ons (Praziquantel + Pyrantel + Febantel, or Milbemycin Oxime) every 30 days.
- Quarterly (Age 6+ Months & Adults): Deworm once every 3 months.
Weigh Before Every Dose in PetEYE Weight & Growth
Pediatric dewormers are dosed strictly by mg/kg. Before dosing, open Overview → Weight (or Records → Weight & Blood Type), log your pet's weight in kg or lbs, and check the Growth History chart.
Logging Vaccines & Decoding PetEYE Overview Badges
Logging shots under Records → Medical Records → + Add Health Record → Preventive Care auto-calculates your Next Due Date (+4 weeks for primary doses or +1 year for annual boosters) and lets you attach a vial sticker photo/PDF or view an auto-generated 📜 View Certificate. On your Overview dashboard and Health Guardian widget, PetEYE displays real-time status badges:
- Vaccinated ✅ (Up to Date): Active, non-expired Anti-Rabies on file and zero overdue core or non-core boosters.
- Vaccinate Now ⚠️ (Overdue): Rabies is active, but one or more scheduled vaccines or dewormers have passed their Next Due Date.
- Rabies Missing ⚠️ (Mandatory): No valid Anti-Rabies record is logged, or the existing dose has expired.
- Health Guardian 7-Day Countdown: Highlights upcoming boosters in orange (Due in X days) 7 days before immunity lapses.
