As pet parents and animal lovers, the most important responsibility towards your Indie (four-legged) babies is to keep them safe from harm and guard them from any major illness, infection, or health condition. Just like bringing home a baby comes with a laundry list of checkups and vaccinations, similarly, bringing home an indie puppy or kitten has the same requirement- to keep them safe from disease and viruses with timely vaccinations and immunisation doses.
Why a Pune-specific Vaccination Guide?
As animal lovers ourselves and with the largest veterinary hospitals, our mission is to combat rabies and promote the health of both stray and pet dogs/cats in Pune. This is in conjunction with the global organisation’s endeavour to achieve the Zero by 30 target (a global strategic plan to eliminate human deaths caused by dog-mediated rabies by 2030). As you may be aware, rabies is a life-threatening disease that affects humans and dogs and is 100% vaccine preventable if treated immediately. Hence, it became a priority for us to create a vaccination guide for our animal lovers, caregivers, volunteers, and pet owners in Pune to keep track of their cat and dog vaccination schedule.
Vaccinations are life-saving. While every dog and cat has different vaccination requirements, there are some general rules you may follow to make sure your pets remain up-to-date. The most effective way to keep an accurate cat or dog vaccination schedule is to set routine meetings with your vet. Your veterinarian can determine which specific vaccinations your cat or dog requires.
Dog Vaccination Schedule
| S. NO | Vaccination | Type | Pet’s Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DHPPI/LEPTO | Primary | Primary 45 days |
| Booster 1 | After 1 month | ||
| Booster 2 | After 1 month | ||
| Annual After 1 year | After 1 year | ||
| 2 | Corona | Primary | 60 days |
| Booster | After 1 month | ||
| Annual | After 1 year | ||
| 3 | Anti-Rabies | Primary | 90 days |
| Booster | After 1 month | ||
| Annual | After 1 year | ||
| 4 | KC | Primary | 30 days |
| Annual | After 1 year |
Deworming Schedule
| S. No | Name | Recurrence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deworming Schedule | Once every 15 days till 3 months of age Once a month from 3 to 6 months of age Once every 3 months thereafter |
At BCS Pune, we provide free anti-rabies vaccinations for all stray dogs and cats, and all pet dogs/cats. We have vaccinated Indie pets and stray dogs/cats from various locations in Pune, like Kharadi, Hadapsar, Koregaon Park, Kirkee, Wadgaonsheri, Viman Nagar, and Mundhwa, to name a few.
What are the 9-in-1 Dog Vaccine and Tricat (FVRCP) for Cats?
The 9-in-1 vaccine protects dogs against nine serious canine diseases, which include Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), Canine Adenovirus Type 1 (CAV-1, Infectious Canine Hepatitis), Canine Adenovirus Type 2 (CAV-2), Canine Parvovirus (CPV), Parainfluenza Virus (CPiV), Leptospirosis (four serovars: L. canicola, L. icterohaemorrhagiae, L. grippotyphosa, L. pomona), and Coronavirus (CCoV).
The Tricat (FVRCP) vaccine is a core vaccine for cats that protects them against three major feline diseases, which are feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus, and feline panleukopenia.
Cat Vaccination Schedule
| S. No. | Vaccination | Type | Pet’s Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FVRCP | Primary | 90 days |
| Booster | After 1 month | ||
| Annual | After 1 year |
Deworming Schedule
| S. No | Name | Recurrence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deworming Schedule | Once a month till 3 months of age Once every 3 months thereafter |
Note: You can consult your vet for tick and flea prevention measures for your pet.
Prices for Vaccinations and Sterilisation at BCS Pune
| Stray Dogs | Stray Cats | Pets (indie mixed-breed) | Purebred | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccinations (ARV) | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| 9-in-1 | 1000 | – | 1000 | 1000 |
| Tri-Cat | NA | Free | Free | 1000 |
| Sterilisation | Free | 1000 | NA | NA |
No prior appointment is required to visit the BCS Pune OPD.
How to Visit the BCS Pune (map + checklist)
The BCS Pune OPD is open from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Saturdays and Sundays are closed.
In case of any questions or guidance, you can call BCS Pune’s toll-free helpline number, 1800-419-9005, or write to us at info@bcspune.org
Click the link for directions to the BCS Pune.
After-shot Care: 24-hour Checklist
Check your pet for any issues related to drowsiness, excessive licking, or loss of appetite in the first 24 hours of the vaccination.
- 0 – 4 hours: Mild drowsiness. Injection site for swelling
- 4 – 12 hours: Small meals. Avoid long walks. Avoid bathing. Monitor the injection spot for swelling/itching.
- 12 – 24 hours: Appetite returns; Observe their behaviour; contact your vet for any facial swelling or vomiting/diarrhoea
You can refer to our post on the 24-hour Checklist on post-vaccine care. Blog 2_August 2025_Post-Vaccine Care for Stray, Indie Dogs and Cats: 24-Hour Checklist (Pune)
Seasonal note: Monsoon risks in Pune
During the monsoon season, if you notice anything out of the ordinary, like your pets excessively shedding, licking their paws, having skin infections, vomiting or diarrhoea, or having ticks and fleas, you are advised to take your pet for a visit to the vet. Timely vaccination of pets keeps them safe from many diseases that follow seasonal changes.
FAQs
What is the puppy vaccination schedule in Pune?
Puppies and kittens should receive their first rabies vaccine at 12-16 weeks of age.
What is the cat vaccination schedule in Pune?
| S. No. | Vaccination | Type | Pet’s Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FVRCP | Primary | 90 days |
| Booster | After 1 month | ||
| Annual | After 1 year |
Is anti-rabies free at the BCS Pune OPD?
Yes, at the BCS Pune OPD, we offer FREE anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) for all stray dogs/cats and pet dogs/cats.
What is the 9-in-1 dog vaccine price at the BCS Pune?
At the BCS Pune OPD, the price for the 9-in-1 dog vaccine is Rs 1000/-
Do I need an appointment to visit the veterinary hospital at the BCS Pune OPD?
No, you can walk in during visiting hours to our veterinary hospital OPD at BCS Pune between Monday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Saturday and Sunday are closed.