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Understanding Veterinary Care
Puppy And Dog Shot Info
Cameron Torres
If you have brought home a new puppy, then you want to make sure they are always up to date on their shots. This article will serve as a great resource with regards to teaching you about puppy and dog vaccinations.
When to give your puppy their shots
As long as the mother of the litter is currently vaccinated, then she will pass on the necessary antibodies to the puppies needed to help protect them against certain illnesses while they are breastfeeding. After the puppies are weaned and have moved on to solid food, they will no longer be receiving those antibodies and therefore, they will wear off, leaving the puppies susceptible to those illnesses.
Once the puppy has been weaned, there will be a time when the antibodies are still in them and a time when they no longer are. The problem is, you don't know exactly when they have worn off. If the puppy gets its shots while it still has the mother's antibodies, then the shot won't take. However, if you wait for a period of time to ensure that you get the puppy its shots when the antibodies have surely left their system, then you will be leaving them open to illnesses. This is why you start their shots as soon as they wean and get them boosters until they are around 12 weeks, you are trying to hit that right period to fully protect them.
What shots do you give your puppy?
You want to discuss the shots with the vet. Find out which illnesses are prevalent in your area and in any areas you plan on bringing your dog to in the future. There is no reason to vaccinate your dog for something that your dog won't be exposed to. Also, some breeds can have a higher risk of not doing well with certain shots and therefore, unless that illness is rampant in your area, you may want to opt out of that particular shot. There are other shots you may want to give them only in certain situations. For example, if your dog will be boarded, then you should consider the vaccination for a kennel cough. However, the shot isn't as long-lasting as the others and is generally unnecessary for dogs that won't be in a boarding facility, shelter or another similar facility. The rabies vaccination is usually given at about 6 months, but some vets do it earlier.
How often to vaccinate your adult dog?
Once y our dog has had the full series of puppy shots, you can go a year before bringing them back in for their annual boosters. When they get their rabies vaccination booster, the booster can be good for one year, or for more than one year depending on the manufacturer your vet chooses to use for their rabies vaccines. You will continue to take your dog in annually for their boosters. As they age, your vet may talk to you about letting them go longer than a year for their next booster. Vets opinions can vary on the schedules for older dogs, so you want to see what your vet thinks and possibly do your own research on the subject.
To learn more, contact a pet clinic near you.
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