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What Vaccinations Do Puppies Need? Vaccinations are designed to protect dogs from specific diseases. Typically, puppy vaccines come in multi-dose bundles like "DHPP," "DHLPP," or "DHLPPC." These letters represent the first letters of the diseases they protect against. Vaccines for dogs are usually divided into two categories: "core vaccines" and "non-core vaccines."   Core Vaccines Core vaccines are those strongly recommended or legally required to prevent pet diseases and promote health.   Canine Distemper (D): This highly contagious viral disease attacks a dog's respiratory, nervous, and gastrointestinal systems. It spreads through the air or by sharing food and water with other infected animals, such as raccoons and skunks. Symptoms include cough, fever, eye and nose discharge, vomiting, diarrhea, and neurological signs like seizures or paralysis. Vaccination usually starts at 6 to 8 weeks and is part of the combined vaccine. Ca...