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The core vaccines for dogs encompass essential vaccinations that are vital for preventing severe, widespread diseases that pose significant health risks to canines. The vaccines included in the core category are distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, and rabies.

Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that affects various bodily systems and can be fatal. Parvovirus is another serious and contagious virus that causes severe gastrointestinal illness, particularly in young puppies. Adenovirus leads to infectious canine hepatitis, which can cause acute liver disease and is also notably contagious. Lastly, rabies is a critical vaccine due to its fatal nature and the public health implications associated with the transmission to humans.

These vaccines are recommended universally for dogs due to the severity and commonality of the diseases they prevent, making them essential for responsible pet ownership and public health. Other choices include vaccines or treatments that may be important in certain circumstances but are not classified as core vaccines.