Vaccination Schedule for Puppies | Shots for Puppy Dogs

When puppies are born, they do not have an immune system that is fully capable to fight off diseases which in turn makes them susceptible to infections. Antibodies that do help the puppies initially come directly from their mothers milk i.e. colostrum. Thereafter puppies have to be vaccinated mostly against certain commonly known harmful diseases such as distemper, rabies, canine parvovirus etc. Pet owners also need to remember that the dog vaccination schedule should ideally begin only once the antibodies present in colostrum are minimized in the puppy. Else if the vaccine is administered, these antibodies will identify the vaccines as harmful organisms thereby nullifying the effect.

Typically, a vet will recommend that for an average puppy the first vaccine against Parvovirus be administered when the puppy is almost 5 weeks old. Thereafter, when the puppy is between 5 – 9 weeks old the vet will administer a combination vaccine, which will safeguard the puppy against adenovirus cough, hepatitis, Para influenza, parvovirus and distemper. When the puppy reaches around 12 weeks of age and is an overall healthy puppy, it is then administered a vaccine against rabies as per the dog vaccination schedule. Rabies is a highly dangerous and often fatal viral infection which directly attacks the functioning of the dog’s central nervous system and brain. Additionally this disease is contagious in nature is can be easily transmitted from dogs to humans or vice versa via blood or saliva that has been infected. Hence in most countries it is now legally mandatory that all puppies have to be administered the rabies vaccine. When the puppy is between 12-16 weeks old, the vet will generally administer vaccines against diseases like Leptospirosis, Lyme and Coronavirus. These dog vaccines are generally administered if the puppy is likely to travel to areas where such diseases are rampant. Once the puppy is of around 6 months of age and is basically an adult it is has to go for regular visits to the vet where he is physically examined and given booster shots against the above mentioned diseases and Kennel cough and de-worming as well. Booster shots are generally given on an annual basis.

Most people are under the misconception that the smaller the size/breed of the puppy the smaller is the vaccine dose to be administered, however this is incorrect. All puppies once they are of the stipulated age, irrespective of size, breed, gender, weight etc have to be administered the same type and quantity of the vaccine dose.

Vaccination care for dogs

Having a puppy is a wonderful experience, but also is a responsibility assumed. Preventive treatment when you offer can increase your chances of having a harmonious development and a better state of health when he grew up. Adequate immunization is an essential part of this treatment.

To ensure healthy puppy you have to match: responsibility and a good relationship with your veterinarian. Your veterinarian will prepare a program of vaccinations and parasite control appropriate for your puppy. Type of vaccine is influenced by lifestyle and where you live puppy. Manufacturer’s recommendations are that if a baby comes into frequent contact with other dogs will have a different schedule than the one that never leaves the yard. However, owners, especially in urban agglomerations areas, frequently come in contact with other dogs, they themselves can become a vector for bringing home germs.

 If before the age of 6 months, has not made ​​all vaccines, there is no chance to develop immunity to certain serious diseases. During vaccination is very important not to take your pet to places where dogs are strong in presence, eg in the park.

But socialization is very important for puppy development. He must learn how to behave in the presence of other dogs, but this must happen in a controlled environment. Let him play with dogs who know and are vaccinated. Avoid parks and public places until they complete the vaccination (usually 4-6 months).

All about antibody

Puppies receive antibodies (proteins that fight disease) when the uterus by feto-maternal circulation and after birth through colostrum (first milk produced by mother in 24-72 hours after birth). The babies receive antibodies from colostrum who can provide protection against disease level approaching that of the mother.

These antibodies protect babies from disease by so-called passive immunity, but protection is not persistent in time. This is where the vaccine. It contains small amounts of specific antigens, fragments or inactivated protein that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against certain diseases.

The best strategy is to begin vaccination during the action of protective maternal antibodies decreases. The vaccine will not act until the maternal antibodies will not stop action. If baby is too soon _ is vaccinated, vaccination and maternal antibodies will annihilate each other, leading to vaccine failure. If vaccinated too often, the baby is exposed to over activity of the immune system, can give rise to autoimmune disease, anaphylactic shock or leukemia type syndrome.

In the past, vaccines were made with booster vaccination one year after the initial vaccination of the puppy. Today, veterinarians remeasuring the vaccination schedule. In 1989, American Veterinary Association (AVMA) has formed a special unit that investigated the duration of immunity provided by vaccines. The findings were published in a report recommending annual booster vaccination of dogs and cats, though some vaccines, like those against coronavirus and Lyme borreliosis, were not in the book report was written.

Since then, numerous signals that allow existing work to specify how long vaccination immunity (how long the vaccine protects the animal). Unfortunately, until 2004, regarding the duration of immunity studies are lacking, in addition to not knowing the level and duration of immunity given to each animal. Debate about how often to be made boosters are still burning.

Many vaccines, that the vaccine for Bordetella, leptospirosis and against  influenza vaccines can not provide effective immunization of more than 12 months. Your veterinarian may recommend booster depending on the risk of exposure to diseases of animals.

In the future, vaccines can be divided formally into two distinct categories, essential and nonessential. Essential vaccines (rabies, against diseases Carre, antiparvo and hepatitis) are recommended for all dogs, because diseases can be serious or highly contagious, and pose a risk to humans. Those animals are at risk of contracting certain diseases because of their lifestyles or exposure to certain diseases can benefit from some non-essential vaccines, the vaccine for borreliosis, Giardia, babesiosis, etc..

A life without diseases

When your baby becomes an adult should receive booster. Ask your veterinarian how often your dog must be vaccinated and the vaccine also must be made​​. Although debates on certain vaccines that create immunity for many years are increasingly heated, reveals a non-uniformity of this, some dogs get this strong immunity, others not. Also, overall the body, state of parasitism, nutrition, lifestyle and general dog’s medical history are factors affecting antibody levels after vaccination, and their remaining in the body. In light of these considerations, physicians recommend annual vaccination of dogs throughout their lives.

Being up to date with vaccines will help your dog, to be healthy for long.

Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics

Sunday July 14 & July 28 from 3pm to 5pm 

Paws and Claws is offering low cost pet vaccinations in our store every other Sunday from 3-5 with Pet Amigos.

PET AMIGOS is an Oakland based business that partners with independent pet stores to offer low cost vaccinations for cats and dogs. In addition to vaccines, they will have microchips, heartworm testing and prevention, FIV/FeLV testing for cats, fecal testing for parasites, and treatment for both roundworms and tapeworms.

Pet Amigos takes pride in offering excellent customer service and kind, gentle, professional care for your pet. Pet Amigos is owned and operated by Travis Thayer DVM & Lindsey Hassell RVT. Come on out and see the Pet Amigos difference!

Vaccination Basics, Lyme

Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-borne diseases and will show itself through recurrent lameness in the joints due to inflammation.  Other symptoms include decreased appetite, fever, difficulty breathing and being sensitive to the touch.

If your dog is diagnosed with Lyme disease he or she will be given antibiotics and will need to rest as much as possible.  On occasion joint pain has been known to continue after treatment is complete.

Lyme disease is transmitted through ticks so daily grooming and proper tick control are the first line of defense against the disease.  It’s important that you speak with your veterinarian about whether or not your dog should receive the vaccination.  Only dogs who veterinarians believe are in a high risk area should receive this non-core vaccination.

I am not a veterinarian, this is information I’ve learned over the years as a dog owner.  Should your dog have any health issues you should make an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible.

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dog health: dog vaccination

puppies have a natural immunity to diseases which they get from their mother’s milk. however this immunity can last for only up to 6 – 8 weeks, after which, the puppies would need to get the required series of dog vaccination to be protected against (common) dog diseases, which are also often deadly.

dog vaccination schedule:

first your puppy would undergo a course of 3 shots given after every two weeks starting from 6 weeks of age. (first shot at 6 weeks old, second shot at 8 weeks old, and third shot at 10 weeks old). the three series of shots are needed to give the dog maximum (not totally one hundred percent guaranteed) immunization against Canine Distemper, Infectious Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvo-virus, Canine Para-influenza, and Kennel Cough.

and starting at three months of age (12 weeks), your puppy can now be administered vaccine for anti rabies (to be repeated annually or yearly).

Puppy’s First Vaccinations
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important dog vaccination tips:

remember that you shouldn’t let your puppy off your property or get near other (possibly infected) dogs while his vaccinations aren’t complete yet. ideally you should allow your dog out only after two weeks since his final vaccination.

bathe your puppy before taking him to the vet to get his shots. he can’t get any more baths within one week (5 to 7 days) after his shots because it will greatly stress him out. neither should you let your puppy tire from playing or being carried often after just getting his shots.

Dog Vaccination - Current Recommendations

The custom of yearly vaccination took hold back in the 1950′s. It wasn’t based on scientific research and, at the time, it was believed there were no risks.

But there are risks with vaccines. In fact there can be serious adverse reactions. Every Veterinary school in North America as well US and World industry associations have updated their recommendations based on more current science.

Current recommendations for re-vaccination range from “3 or more years” to “7 or more years” to never…

Dr Ronald Schultz, expert in immunology and member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Vaccination Guidelines Group and American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Task Force: If a puppy is immunized for parvovirus, distemper virus and adenovirus “there is every reason to believe the vaccinated animal will have up to life-long immunity”.

Adverse Reactions To Vaccines

Vets generally only see immediate reactions while the dog is still in their office. The range of symptoms that develop later – perhaps an hour, a week, or even years are often not linked to the vaccine.

Ideally, the vaccine virus is destroyed by the pets’ immune response. That doesn’t always happen – particularly with repeated vaccines. These toxins and foreign substances can remain and accumulate in organs, muscle and joints, creating low-grade inflammation and weakened immune system.

Reactions can be immediate, or they may not be obvious for some time. They can be minor, but they can also be a severe as death.

Reactions include:

Allergies, chronic skin problems, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, pancreatitis, kidney failure, liver failure, arthritis, thyroid disease, epilepsy, seizures, paralysis, auto-immune disease, cancer.

Also behavior problems such as aggression, suspiciousness, restlessness, aloofness, separation anxiety, excessive barking, destructive behavior, tail chewing.

Vaccine Protocol

A vaccine protocol should be individualized for each dog and include:
-Which vaccines
-How often

Common dog vaccines are: Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis (Adenovirus), Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza. Bordatella, Coronavirus and Lyme disease are less often given.

Parvovirus can kill puppies but rarely effects adult dogs.
Distemper is rare, but can kill.

The Hepatitis vaccine (Adenovirus) only protects against some causes and hepatitis isn’t common.

Leptospirosis is rare and there are hundreds of strains. The vaccine is for only a few strains and lasts only 3-6 months. The Leptospirosis vaccine is also prone to side effects.

The Parainfluenza vaccine doesn’t protect against all causes and the flu rarely is serious.

Bordatella vaccine is for kennel cough which is not serious and not likely if your dog isn’t in close contact with other dogs such as would be the case in a kennel.

Corona results in mild diarrhea. The vaccine isn’t fully protective.

The risk of Lyme disease is location and lifestyle dependent.

Vaccine schedule

Maternal antibodies protect a puppy for 16-22 weeks. So the earliest you want to start vaccinating is 16 weeks.

Dr Pitcairn’s recommends a conservative approach:

- First Distemper shot at 16 weeks
- First Parvovirus shot at 20 weeks
- Second Distemper shot at 24 weeks
- Second Parvovirus shot at 28 weeks
- Rabies shot a month later.

If your municipality requires a rabies shot sooner than 8 months, he recommends you start with the rabies shot and then begin the rest of the schedule 4 weeks later.

It’s best to get a single vaccination at a time.

You can for rabies; however, most of the other vaccines come as a combination.

For dogs you’ll likely get DH – Distemper and Hepatitis. At least limit the vaccine schedule to one shot at a time.

Additional recommendations:

• Don’t vaccinate if your dog is sick or immune compromised.


• Don’t vaccinate if your dog is receiving pharmaceuticals, especially steroids.


• Don’t vaccinate near or at the same time as surgery such as spaying/neutering.


• If there’s any adverse reaction at all stop or at least slow down the schedule.

Are you concerned about providing the best care for your dog or cat?

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Learn about pet vaccines, nutrition and safe herbal solutions for pet health and behavioral problems at DogAndCatZone.com. They depend on you.

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City"s Annual Low Cost Dog Vaccination and Micro-Chipping Clinic Happening this Saturday at Valencia Heritage Park

The City of Santa Clarita in collaboration with Los Angeles County is sponsoring the annual Low Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinic on Saturday, May 4, between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Valencia Heritage Park, located at 24155 Newhall Ranch Road.

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Various services for dogs and owners will be offered including low-cost vaccinations and micro-chipping for pets. Available vaccinations include a six-in-one vaccination for Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenze and Parvovius for $ 14; Bordetella vaccination for $ 15; and Rabies vaccination for $ 10. Rabies vaccinations are required by state law for all dogs more than four months old. Pet micro-chipping will also be offered for $ 15.

Additionally, L.A. County Animal Control will bring adoptable dogs to the clinic, which will be immunized, fixed and micro-chipped.

To participate in the clinic, all dogs must be on appropriate leashes with adequate collars to receive a vaccination or microchip.  Both cash and check will be accepted at the pet clinic. Owners interested in purchasing multiple services by check must bring a separate check for each service.

For more information on the 2013 Low Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinic, contact Animal Licensing at (661) 255-4362. 

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Understanding Vaccination Part 2

FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT VACCINATION

1. After vaccination, healthy dogs will start to produce antibody with strong immunity completed on the 14th day.


2. Immunity derived from vaccination is not immediate. Dogs are still susceptible to infection within 14 days after vaccination.


3. Vaccination is not absolute guarantee of protection. It can only provide 95% of immunity after the completion of puppy primary series of vaccination.


4. Vaccines are safe and will never cause vomiting, diarrhea and other clinical symptoms.

Vaccination Schedules for Dogs and Puppies

Vaccines are now being divided into two classes. ‘Core’ vaccines for dogs are those that should be given to every dog. ‘Noncore’ vaccines are recommended only for certain dogs. Whether to vaccinate with noncore vaccines depends upon a number of things including the age, breed, and health status of the dog, the potential exposure of the dog to an animal that has the disease, the type of vaccine and how common the disease is in the geographical area where the dog lives or may visit.

The AVMA Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents’ Report on Cat and Dog Vaccines has recommended that the core vaccines for dogs include distemper, canine adenovirus-2 (hepatitis and respiratory disease), canine parvovirus-2and rabies.

Noncore vaccines include leptospirosis, coronavirus, canine parainfluenza and Bordetella bronchiseptica (both are causes of ‘kennel cough’), and Borrelia burgdorferi (causes Lyme Disease). Consult with your veterinarian to select the proper vaccines for your dog or puppy.

AVMA Vaccination Recommendations for Dogs

Vaccination Recommendations for Dogs

Component	Class	Efficacy	Length of Immunity	Risk/Severity of Adverse Effects	Comments
Canine Distemper	Core	High	> 1 year formodified live virus (MLV) vaccines	Low
Measles	Noncore	High in preventing disease, but not in preventing infection	Long	Infrequent	Use in high risk environments for canine distemper in puppies 4-10 weeks of age
Parvovirus	Core	High	> 1 year	Low
Hepatitis	Core	High	> 1 year	Low	Only use canine adenovirus-2 (CAV-2) vaccines
Rabies	Core	High	Dependent upon type of vaccine	Low to moderate
Respiratory disease from canine adenovirus-2 (CAV-2)	Noncore	Not adequately studied	Short	Minimal	If vaccination warranted, boost annually or more frequently
Parainfluenza	Noncore	Intranasal MLV – Moderate Injectable MLV – Low	Moderate	Low	Only recommended for dogs in kennels, shelters, shows, or large colonies; If vaccination warranted, boost annually or more frequently
Bordetella	Noncore	Intranasal MLV – Moderate Injectable MLV – Low	Short	Low	For the most benefit, use intranasal vaccine 2 weeks prior to exposure
Leptospirosis	Noncore	Variable	Short	High	Up to 30% of dogs may not respond to vaccine
Coronavirus	Noncore	Low	Short	Low	Risk of exposure high in kennels, shelters, shows, breeding facilities
Lyme	Noncore	Appears to be limited to previously unexposed dogs; variable	Revaccinate annually	Moderate

A possible vaccination schedule for the ‘average’ dog is shown below.

Dog Vaccination Schedule
Age	Vaccination
5 weeks	Parvovirus: for puppies at high risk of exposure to parvo, some veterinarians recommend vaccinating at 5 weeks. Check with your veterinarian.
6 & 9 weeks	Combination vaccine* without leptospirosis.  Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
12 weeks or older	Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age at vaccination may vary according to local law).
12 & 15 weeks**	Combination vaccine  Leptospirosis: include leptospirosis in the combination vaccine where leptospirosis is a concern, or if traveling to an area where it occurs.  Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.  Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
Adult (boosters)§	Combination vaccine  Leptospirosis: include leptospirosis in the combination vaccine where leptospirosis is a concern, or if traveling to an area where it occurs.  Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.  Lyme: where Lyme disease is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs.  Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (time interval between vaccinations may vary according to local law).
*A combination vaccine, often called a 5-way vaccine, usually includes adenovirus cough and hepatitis, distemper, parainfluenza, and parvovirus. Some combination vaccines may also include leptospirosis (7-way vaccines) and/or coronavirus. The inclusion of either canine adenovirus-1 or adenovirus-2 in a vaccine will protect against both adenovirus cough and hepatitis; adenovirus-2 is highly preferred. **Some puppies may need additional vaccinations against parvovirus after 15 weeks of age. Consult with your local veterinarian. § According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs at low risk of disease exposure may not need to be boostered yearly for most diseases. Consult with your local veterinarian to determine the appropriate vaccination schedule for your dog. Remember, recommendations vary depending on the age, breed, and health status of the dog, the potential of the dog to be exposed to the disease, the type of vaccine, whether the dog is used for breeding, and the geographical area where the dog lives or may visit. Bordetella and parainfluenza: For complete canine cough protection, we recommend Intra-Trac II ADT. For dogs that are shown, in field trials, or are boarded, we recommend vaccination every six months with Intra-Trac II ADT.

Researchers at the Veterinary Schools at the University of Minnesota, Colorado State Univers

Researchers at the Veterinary Schools at the University of Minnesota, Colorado State University, and University of Wisconsin suggest alternating vaccinations in dogs from year to year. Instead of using multivalent vaccines (combination vaccines against more than one disease), they recommend using monovalent vaccines which only have one component, e.g., a vaccine that only contains parvovirus. So, one year your dog would be vaccinated against distemper, the next year against canine adenovirus-2, and the third year against parvovirus. Then the cycle would repeat itself. Other researchers believe we may not have enough information to recommend only vaccinating every 3 years. Manufacturers of dog vaccines have not changed their labeling which recommends annual vaccinations. Again, each dog owner must make an informed choice of when to vaccinate, and with what. Consult with your veterinarian to help you make the decision.

Dog Vaccination Clinic

Rabies/ Dog License Clinic

February 18, 2012 from 8-10am

Located at the Washington City Office’s parking lot, 111 N. 100 E.

Save some money, vaccinate your pets, and purchase a dog license.

Call for more info 435-673-7194

Vaccines: $ 16 each for rabies shots, 5 in 1 parvo shots, Bordetella (kennel cough) shots

Dog Licenses: Fixed $ 10, Not Fixed $ 20

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