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Puppy Vaccination Schedule
Your pet's veterinarian will determine proper puppy vaccination schedule, but you still need to be aware of some important milestones.
Why? Because missing even one vaccination may expose your puppy to a variety of diseases.
Keep on reading to learn what vaccines and at what age your puppy will receive, but first, let's review some important...
Facts About Dog Vaccination
- Some people think that smaller breeds receive smaller dosage vaccines than puppies of larger breeds. That's not true. All puppies receive the same dosage.
- After a vaccine is administered, it does not immediately stimulate your puppy's immune system. First, puppy's immune system must recognize and respond to the antigens it received.
- Usually, protection against the decease will begin about 5 days after the vaccination. Full protection can take additional 5 to 9 days.
- Sometimes, your puppy will need to be vaccinated two or more times over several weeks to achieve full protection.
Side Effects of Dog Vaccination
Just like babies, puppies can experience a number of adverse reactions to vaccination.
Here are some of the symptoms and what you should do if your puppy displays any of them…
Depression |
May occurs in the first 24 hours after vaccination. If it lasts longer than 24 hours, call your veterinarian |
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Vomiting |
Just like depression, may occur in the first 24 hours after vaccination. Contact your veterinarian if it lasts beyond 24 hours |
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Diarrhea |
Same as vomiting |
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Swelling |
This is probably an allergic reaction. Call your veterinarian immediately |
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Shaking |
Same as vomiting |
Puppy Vaccination Schedule
Your veterinarian will determine a schedule for your puppy. What follows is just a sample puppy vaccination schedule.
Age |
Vaccination |
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6 weeks |
Distemper, Deworming, Fecal flotation, Heartworm preventive |
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9 weeks |
Distemper, Parvo, Corona, Bordetella |
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12 weeks |
Distemper, Parvo, Corona |
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16 weeks |
Distemper, Parvo, Corona, Rabies, Fecal Flotation, Lyme |
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Annually |
Distemper, Parvo, Corona, Rabies, Fecal Flotation, Heartworm test |
Discuss your puppy's vaccination schedule with your vet during the first visit.
As a dog owner, you are responsible for your puppy's health. To keep your puppy healthy, ask your veterinarian for a puppy vaccination schedule and make sure to follow it.
I hope you will find this information useful and it helps you to recognize some common health problems your pet may be experiencing. However, if you suspect your pet is ill, immediately contact your veterinarian. He or she will be able to help you decide the best course of action when it comes to caring for your pet.
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