The answer depends on your pet’s species, age, lifestyle, and local disease risk. For dogs, core vaccines typically include rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus. For cats, core vaccines include rabies, panleukopenia, calicivirus, and herpesvirus.
Non-core vaccines are given based on risk factors. For example, a dog that hikes or visits dog parks may benefit from a leptospirosis or bordetella vaccine, while an indoor-only cat may not need as many optional shots.