Vaccination for Dogs

[daniel]

Which diseases does my dog need to be vaccinated against:

distemper virus

parvovirus

hepatitis virus (canine adenovirus 1)

canine adenovirus 2

parainfluenza virus

coronavirus

leptospira

[daniel]

Distemper Virus attacks the dogs's guts,respiratory system, skin and nervous system, including the brain

Parovirus causes a bleeding inflammation of the stomach and intestines (gastroeneritis) that is deadly. For puppies up to 2 weeks of age, it attacks the heart muscle, resulting in sudden death from heart attack

Hepatitis Virus attacks the dogs' lymph nodes, liver and kidneys, causes extensive heavy bleeding by destroying the inner lining of the blood vessels

Canine Adenovirus 2, either alone or with bordetella bacterium causes kennel cough

Parainfluenza Virus is another virus that causes kennel cough

Coronavirus is another virus that causes gastroenteritis

Leptospira, linked with rats, attacks the liver, kidneys, blood vessels, lungs and gut, often producing jaundice.

[ghost]

Wondering how often does dogs need to be vaccinate tho...

[daniel]

This is the recommendation...

for puppies :-

up to six weeks of age, vaccination is required every 3 weeks for a total of 2 times.

older than 6 weeks, vaccinate once at 6 - 8 weeks of age, and repeat twice at 4-week intervals.


puppies need more shots after the protection from their mother's milk has worn off. Vaccination shots should not be given too early, as the mother's milk taken by the newborn pup interferes with the working of the vaccine.

For Adult dogs :-

A booster is given every 12 months.

For Breeding pregnant doges :-

A booster two weeks before mating helps the mother to pass on the protection against diseases to her puppies through the special thin milk, also known as colostrum, that she feeds them for the first 2 days of their life.

[jes]

ghost said:

Wondering how often does dogs need to be vaccinate tho...

some people only vaccinate their dogs once every 3 years.. cuz they are sooo healthy..

[daniel]

vaccination once every 3 years isn't acceptable , unless there is a vaccine which has a shelf life within the animal for 3 years which i am not aware of


regardless of how healthy a pet may appear, it just isn't advisable. To save that $40 - 60, and allow one's pet the risks, not worth it lor

The fact that the protection from a vaccine shot weakens after a year, and to put it to a higher level with a subsequent booster shot is unavoidable.

[bubblesbiscuit]

There ARE people who do NOT vaccinate their dogs every year.
That said, i am not encouraging it cos i vaccinate my dog every year as well, just that i know there are people who believe that there isn't a need to vaccinate their dogs every year.
eg in www.naturalrearing.com/newsandviews/articles/Vaccination_Protocol.htm
Let me quote -

"I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats.

Some of this information will present an ethical & economic challenge to vets, and there will be sceptics. Some organizations have come up with a political compromise suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear loss of income vs those concerned about potential side effects. Politics, traditions, or the doctor's economic well-being should not be a factor in medical decision.

NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY
"Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces immunity, which is good for the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo,feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory cells induced.

"Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia." There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines "Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies & kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year 4 mo) will provide lifetime immunity."

So there are people who are for yearly vaccinations while there are others who prefer to vaccinate their dogs once every 3 years and i know there are people who do not at all after the dog grows out of puppyhood.

We all have our own beliefs and we only have ourselves and our pets to ans to for whatever choices we make. Therefore, make an informed choice and be responsible for it. Dun always just listen to what other people got to say and follow blindly.