Your KL Pet Vaccination Cheat Sheet

New pet parent? Welcome to the club. One of the first things you'll hear is "make sure you get their vaccinations" — but nobody tells you which ones, when, or how much they cost in Malaysia.

Let's fix that.

Dogs: The Core Vaccines

These are non-negotiable. Every dog in Malaysia needs these:

DHPPi (5-in-1) - Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza - Schedule: 6 weeks, 9 weeks, 12 weeks, then annual booster - Cost: RM 80-120 per shot at most KL clinics

Rabies - Required by Malaysian law - Schedule: 12 weeks, then every 1-3 years - Cost: RM 50-80

Dogs: Recommended But Optional

Leptospirosis — highly recommended in Malaysia (we're tropical, it rains a lot, your dog walks through puddles)

Kennel Cough (Bordetella) — get this if your dog goes to daycare, grooming, or boarding

Cats: The Core Vaccines

FVRCP (3-in-1) - Feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia - Schedule: 6-8 weeks, 10-12 weeks, 14-16 weeks, then annual - Cost: RM 80-120 per shot

Rabies — same as dogs, required by law

Cats: Recommended But Optional

FeLV (Feline Leukemia) — recommended for outdoor cats or cats in multi-cat households

The Bottom Line

Don't skip the core vaccines. They're cheap relative to treating the actual diseases (parvovirus treatment alone can cost RM 2,000-5,000). And book your appointments on time — gaps in the schedule mean starting over.

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