Dog Vaccination Schedule in the Philippines: Puppy to Adult, with 2026 Prices

A complete vaccination schedule for a Philippine dog has two tracks that run in parallel: the internationally-recognised "core" vaccine series (commonly sold locally as the 5-in-1, sometimes marketed as DHPPi/L, covering distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, and often leptospirosis) which protects against serious viral and bacterial diseases, and the anti-rabies vaccine, which is legally mandated separately under RA 9482. New puppy owners in the Philippines are often surprised these are managed on two different timelines — this guide lays out both, with what to expect to pay at each stage.

The puppy series: 5-in-1 / DHPPiL core vaccines

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Vaccination Guidelines Group recommends starting core vaccines at 6–8 weeks of age, then repeating every 2–4 weeks until at least 16 weeks of age — because maternally derived antibodies from the mother's milk can block early vaccine doses from working, and the exact age this protection wears off varies between puppies. This is why Philippine vets typically run a 3-dose puppy series rather than a single shot, followed by a booster at one year. After that, WSAVA guidance is that the core viral vaccines (distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus) need revaccination only every three years — it is the leptospirosis component (and rabies, under Philippine law) that needs an annual booster, which is why your vet still asks to see your dog every year.

• Dose 1: 6–8 weeks of age — first 5-in-1/DHPPiL shot.
• Dose 2: 10–12 weeks of age — second dose, roughly 3–4 weeks after the first.
• Dose 3: 14–16 weeks of age (or later) — final puppy-series dose; WSAVA guidance is clear that the last dose should be at 16 weeks or older to ensure full protection, since this is when maternal antibody interference has reliably cleared.
• Anti-rabies vaccine: first dose from 3 months (12 weeks) of age, as required under RA 9482 — many Philippine vets time this to align with the second or third 5-in-1 dose, but confirm the exact combined schedule with your vet.
• 1-year booster: both the core 5-in-1/DHPPiL series and the rabies vaccine are boosted approximately one year after the puppy series/first dose.
• Adult boosters thereafter: rabies is required ANNUALLY for life under Philippine law; the core viral vaccines (distemper/adenovirus/parvovirus) need revaccination only every 3 years per WSAVA 2024 guidance, while the leptospirosis component is boosted annually — ask your vet which combination product and interval they use.

What each shot costs: ₱ price bands

Vaccination costs in the Philippines vary by clinic, brand, and city, but the bands below reflect what most private clinics charge as of 2026. Government city/municipal veterinary offices frequently subsidise or waive the rabies component (see our companion article on anti-rabies vaccine pricing for the full free-clinic breakdown), but the 5-in-1/DHPPiL core series is generally a private-clinic cost, since LGU programs are typically rabies-focused.

Non-core vaccines: when your vet may recommend more

Beyond the core 5-in-1/DHPPiL and mandatory rabies vaccine, some Philippine vets recommend non-core vaccines based on lifestyle and regional risk — for example, leptospirosis coverage is often already bundled into the "5-in-1" or offered as a separate "7-in-1" formulation given the Philippines' flood-prone, tropical environment where leptospirosis bacteria thrive in standing water. Ask your vet whether your dog's specific formulation already includes leptospirosis, and whether kennel cough (Bordetella) vaccination is advisable if your dog will be boarded, groomed, or socialise frequently with other dogs.