Puppy Vaccination Schedule
It is recommended for you to regularly vaccinate your canine friend against many important infectious and life-threatening diseases. All dogs need to be routinely vaccinated against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus and rabies in some countries. Additionally, dogs could be vaccinated to help prevent Kennel Cough. This vaccine is very important for dogs regularly attending shows or visiting boarding kennels.
Mothers protection.
As I’m sure your aware you need to get your puppy vaccinated for a reason as he will not be immune from diseases from birth. The mother does give some immunity from the blood via the placenta and in its first milk (also known as colostrum’s). But beware this immunity fades pretty quickly (6-8 weeks!) . Because of this it is best to get your puppy it's first vaccination from 8 weeks of age. Also be aware that the mother won't offer antibodies that she is not vaccinated for herself. So make sure the mother has all her shots up to date!
What age should i get my puppy vaccinated?
It is advised to get your puppy his first set of vaccinations at the age of 6 weeks. Now this could vary in certain litters but a majority of the time 6 weeks he'll almost certainly be good to go. Best thing to do is ring your vet and simply tell him what type of dog you have got and he can provide you with a more detailed puppy vaccination schedule.
Puppy vaccination schedule
Puppy vaccination schedules changes from city to city and country to country but through the age of
6-8 weeks - distemper, measles and parainfluenza
10-12 weeks - DHPP (vaccinations for distemper, adenvirus (hepatitis), parainfluenza and parvovirus
12-24 weeks - Rabies
14-16 weeks - DHPP
Your vet will probably advise to get another rabies & DHPP shot at the age of 12-sixteen months then a rabies shot every 1-3 years there after.
Things to remember
It is extremely important to keep your puppy indoors and free from other dogs until one week after his last injection. This would be to avoid infection and until he is fully protected from the big bad world!
Your vet will offer you a vaccination record book/sheet of all your puppies injections up to now and will also have dates for future boosters/vaccinations etc. If he doesn’t, make sure you ask him for it as its an essential document especially if you are planning on insuring or breeding your pet down the road!
All of the diseases already mentioned share the very same initial signs of depression, an increased temperature and a decrease in appetite, if you think your puppy is acting strange or unwell especially before these vaccinations get him to the vet immediately.
Some breeds of dogs require a different puppy vaccination schedule, my Rottweiler Macy had to have extra parvo vaccinations, there obviously more susceptible to that particular virus. Your vet will advise you on any special requirements your puppy may need.
Your dog may not need to get yearly boosters as some dogs are less prone to getting diseases, your vet can advise you on this. But if you plan on breeding the dog you may need to get him or her special vaccinations, again your vet can advise you on these issues.
Mothers protection.
As I’m sure your aware you need to get your puppy vaccinated for a reason as he will not be immune from diseases from birth. The mother does give some immunity from the blood via the placenta and in its first milk (also known as colostrum’s). But beware this immunity fades pretty quickly (6-8 weeks!) . Because of this it is best to get your puppy it's first vaccination from 8 weeks of age. Also be aware that the mother won't offer antibodies that she is not vaccinated for herself. So make sure the mother has all her shots up to date!
What age should i get my puppy vaccinated?
It is advised to get your puppy his first set of vaccinations at the age of 6 weeks. Now this could vary in certain litters but a majority of the time 6 weeks he'll almost certainly be good to go. Best thing to do is ring your vet and simply tell him what type of dog you have got and he can provide you with a more detailed puppy vaccination schedule.
Puppy vaccination schedule
Puppy vaccination schedules changes from city to city and country to country but through the age of
6-8 weeks - distemper, measles and parainfluenza
10-12 weeks - DHPP (vaccinations for distemper, adenvirus (hepatitis), parainfluenza and parvovirus
12-24 weeks - Rabies
14-16 weeks - DHPP
Your vet will probably advise to get another rabies & DHPP shot at the age of 12-sixteen months then a rabies shot every 1-3 years there after.
Things to remember
It is extremely important to keep your puppy indoors and free from other dogs until one week after his last injection. This would be to avoid infection and until he is fully protected from the big bad world!
Your vet will offer you a vaccination record book/sheet of all your puppies injections up to now and will also have dates for future boosters/vaccinations etc. If he doesn’t, make sure you ask him for it as its an essential document especially if you are planning on insuring or breeding your pet down the road!
All of the diseases already mentioned share the very same initial signs of depression, an increased temperature and a decrease in appetite, if you think your puppy is acting strange or unwell especially before these vaccinations get him to the vet immediately.
Some breeds of dogs require a different puppy vaccination schedule, my Rottweiler Macy had to have extra parvo vaccinations, there obviously more susceptible to that particular virus. Your vet will advise you on any special requirements your puppy may need.
Your dog may not need to get yearly boosters as some dogs are less prone to getting diseases, your vet can advise you on this. But if you plan on breeding the dog you may need to get him or her special vaccinations, again your vet can advise you on these issues.
