Recommended Puppy Vaccinations
In today’s world everyone has their opinion on
what should be done about their puppy's health care, and
regardless of your beliefs it is always best to consider
the health and well being of your puppy.
There may be side effects from vaccinations, such as
a decrease in appetite or activity. Also redness, swelling,
or soreness where the vaccination was given is sometimes
seen. Normally these mild side effects only last a day
or two. More severe reactions could be repeated vomiting
and diarrhea, or difficulty in breathing or swelling of
the face and legs. If these reactions occur, it is recommended
to get them to the veterinarian as soon as possible. In
rare cases extreme reactions can be fatal.
Responsible Breeders will vaccinate their puppies prior
to selling them to you. It is always best to ask and get
a record of the puppy’s shots. This information
is needed for your puppy’s first visit to your veterinarian.
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The most common virus’ that can be eliminated
with routine vaccinations are;
• Distemper
This is a virus that affects the nervous and immune systems.
It usually strikes puppies, but adults can be infected
as well. Distemper is transmitted through the air. Puppies
usually receive a series of 3 vaccines; the first at 6-8
weeks, the 2nd at 10-12 weeks, and the third at 14-16
weeks. A booster shot should be given once a year.
• Canine Hepatitis
As with distemper, this is a virus that mainly hits puppies
less than a year old. It affects the liver and can lead
to kidney disease. Canine Hepatitis is usually spread
through infected dog's urine, stool and saliva. The vaccine
timing is typically the same as the distemper vaccine,
and a booster is given once a year.
• Parvovirus
This virus is fatal if not treated immediately. It affects
the intestines and bowel and is spread through the stools
of infected dogs. The timing of the vaccine is the same
as distemper and canine hepatitis.
• Leptospirosis
Unlike distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus, this is a
bacterial disease. There are two kinds of leptospirosis,
one type attacks the kidney and the other attacks the
liver. It is spread through the urine of animals that
have had the disease. Although antibiotics are available,
vaccination is strongly recommended. The vaccine is given
at the same time as distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus.
• Rabies
This virus is always fatal and affects the nervous system.
Dog’s who are suspected of being infected are almost
always euthanized. Rabies is spread through the saliva
of infected animals. The first vaccine for rabies is usually
given at 3-4 months, the second about one year later,
and a booster shot given every 1-3 years, depending on
the type of vaccine your vet uses.
The total number of shots in the series of a year are
unimportant, your puppies age determines when to conclude
the series. Finding a qualified veterinarian is your best
resource for guidance in your puppy's health care.
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