Dog vaccinations cost UK (2026): puppy course and booster prices

How much do puppy vaccinations cost?

Every practice we checked prices the puppy primary course as one fee for two injections. The cheapest was Medivet Ashby at £75 and the dearest the University of Liverpool Veterinary Practice at £115 (prices correct as of September 2026). Battersea's guide to the cost of owning a dog uses £70 for initial puppy vaccinations (Battersea, updated 13 October 2026), below every practice list we found.

How much is a yearly dog booster?

The yearly booster appointment cost £47–£77. The booster price usually covers the annual health check too: WSAVA encourages vets to treat it as a full health check rather than a “vaccination consultation” (WSAVA 2024).

How much is the kennel cough vaccine?

Kennel cough (infectious respiratory disease) vaccines are non-core for pet dogs living in typical homes, according to WSAVA, so ask your vet whether your dog needs one. On its own it cost £38–£65. Old Registry Vets, Canterbury Vets and the RVC charge less when it is given with another vaccine, and Medivet prices it as a booster that includes kennel cough.

When do puppies need vaccinations?

Core vaccines every 2–4 weeks for puppies and kittens, with the final dose at 16 weeks of age or older, then revaccination at or after 26 weeks rather than waiting until 12–16 months. Core vaccines for dogs protect against distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis) and parvovirus, and leptospirosis vaccination is highly recommended where it is endemic (WSAVA 2024 guidelines.) UK vaccine brands have their own licensed schedules, so your vet will give exact dates. Our dog health hub sets out the same schedule as a table.

Ask your vet whether your practice's course includes the dose at or after 26 weeks, because most lists price only the first two injections. The first-year costs of a new puppy, from vaccinations to insurance, are in our new puppy checklist.

This is general information, not veterinary advice. Pawwala is not a vet. If you are worried about your dog, contact your vet.

Does my dog need a booster every year? Titre tests

Core vaccines should not be given more often than necessary in adults; immunity from most modern core vaccines lasts many years. Most non-core vaccines give about 1 year of immunity, so the annual health check often includes them. Blood (titre) tests from 20 weeks can confirm protection and help set revaccination intervals. The booster your dog needs each year depends on which vaccines are due, so the price on the day can differ from the list price. We found no titre test price on the lists we read; ask your practice for one.

Health plans and insurance: who pays for vaccinations?

Pet insurance does not pay for routine vaccinations: see what pet insurance covers. Practice health plans spread the cost instead. Medivet's lists show the puppy course and boosters as “Included” for Healthcare Plan members, and Vets4Pets Complete Care costs £19.99 a month for a dog under 25 kg (figures on our flea and worm comparison). Whether a plan saves money depends on what else it includes; our guide to health plans versus insurance explains the difference.

Prices will become easier to compare

The CMA published its final Order on 22 September 2026. Its first phase, which includes published price lists so owners know the cost of basic services such as consultations and vaccinations upfront, applies to larger vet businesses from 23 December 2026; smaller businesses have longer. (CMA case page). We will add the new lists as they appear. Vaccinations are one line in the yearly budget: see the cost of owning a dog, the cat vaccination prices and our average vet bill guide.