Pet vaccination schedule
Not the one-time new-puppy or new-kitten prep, but the whole schedule: the first vaccine series, boosters, parasite treatment and yearly reminders. Every decision here is one to make with your vet.

[ ] Settle on a regular vet
    One clinic that sees the whole history notices changes faster than one-off visits to different places.
[ ] Get a vet passport or vaccination record
    Paper or digital — one document where every shot gets logged, needed for boarding, travel, and just keeping the dates straight.
[ ] Map out the first vaccine series with your vet
    For puppies and kittens this is usually several shots spaced weeks apart starting around 6–8 weeks — the exact timing and vaccines are the vet's call based on the animal's condition.
[ ] Set calendar reminders for every date
    Missing the interval between shots in a series can sometimes mean restarting it — a reminder a few days ahead beats relying on memory.
[ ] Confirm the rabies vaccine timing
    Age requirements for the first shot and revaccination intervals differ by country and region — check the local rules with your vet.
[ ] Plan a deworming schedule
    Usually done alongside vaccines for young animals, then on a regular schedule as adults. The vet picks the product and dose by weight.
[ ] Set up regular flea and tick prevention
    Discuss seasonality and product with your vet — in some regions it's needed year-round, not just in warm months.
[ ] Set an annual reminder for booster shots
    Several adult vaccines need yearly repeats — tying it to the pet's birthday helps it stick in memory.
[ ] Watch the pet after each vaccination
    A calm day without heavy activity or bathing, and knowing who to call if there's an unusual reaction — ask the clinic in advance.
[ ] Get a microchip if not already done
    A good moment to combine with a scheduled vaccine visit rather than putting it off separately.
[ ] Save a photo or scan of the vaccine record on your phone
    Useful if the paper booklet gets left at home on boarding, grooming or travel day.
[ ] Check boarding or pet daycare requirements
    Many places require specific vaccines beyond the basics — like bordetella for dogs. Check well before drop-off day, not on it.
[ ] Factor vaccine validity into travel planning
    For travel, and especially moving abroad, there's usually a required gap between the last vaccine and departure — check the rules early.
[ ] Discuss schedule adjustments for a senior pet
    The frequency of some vaccines and check-ups can change with age — this is a decision to make with the vet, not on your own.
[ ] Log any unusual reactions to past vaccines
    Tell the vet at the next visit — a reaction history affects the choice of vaccine or protocol going forward.

Checklist from Unload: https://unloads.me/c/pet-vaccination-schedule