What are puppy vaccines

As parents immunize their kids with vaccinations to protect them from potentially deadly diseases, dogs also require vaccines from puppyhood.

Why is vaccination important

After puppy is separated from its mother, it starts losing its bacteria-fighting antibodies that was receiving from its mother’s milk, it’s important to start vaccinations.

The common diseases in puppies

-Canine Parvovirus -Canine Distemper -Canine Hepatitis -Kennel Cough -Leptospirosis -Canine Coronavirus -Heartworms -Bordetella -Lyme Disease -Rabies

What are the core vaccines

– Canine Parvovirus – Canine Distemper – Canine Hepatitis    (Adenovirus) – Parainfluenza – Rabies

What are the optional vaccines

Some non-core vaccines for        puppies include – Leptospirosis – Bordetella – Canine Coronavirus – Lyme Disease

When to start puppy vaccination

As a rule, a puppy’s vaccination begins when the puppy is 6 and 8 weeks old, which is when are almost weaned.

Puppy vaccinations schedule

*SPEAK WITH YOUR VETERINARIAN ABOUT THE RABIES SHOT REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR STATE.

Validity of the Vaccines

-DHPP - 3 years -Rabies - 3 years -Leptospirosis - 1 year -Canine Influenza - 1 year -Lyme Disease - 1 year -Bordetella (Kennel Cough) - 1 year -Canine Coronavirus - 1 year

Side effects of vaccines

Fever Lethargy Loss of appetite Facial swelling Vomiting Diarrhea Pain or swelling around the injection site Collapse, difficulty breathing, and seizures (anaphylactic shock)

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