Post by Admin on Apr 24, 2008 7:03:09 GMT -5
Vaccination Schedule for Dogs
From: The Humane Society
* Distemper - an airborne viral disease of the lungs, intestines and brain.
* Hepatitis - a viral disease of the liver.
* Leptospirosis - a bacterial disease of the urinary system.
* Parainfluenza - infectious bronchitis.
* Parvovirus - a viral disease of the intestines.
* Rabies - a viral disease fatal to humans and other animals.
* Corona - a viral disease of the intestines.
* Bordetella - a bacterial infection (kennel cough)
Puppies - 6 weeks to 1 year
6 to 8 weeks - First puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
11 to 12 weeks - Second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
15 to 16 weeks - Third puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
Over 4 months - Rabies (repeat l year later)
7 to 9 months - First heartworm test
Adult Dogs - After 1 year
* DHLPP - Yearly
* Heartworm test - Yearly
* Rabies - Every 3 years (after second Rabies shot)
* Bordetella - Yearly
Note: Some states have their own laws regarding the
frequency & requirement of certain vaccinations. When in
doubt, always ask your veterinarian or local humane society.
After the vaccination, it is important to watch your pet for the next couple of days for any signs of a reaction to the shot. Possible symptoms include:
Loss of appetite
Minor fever
Irritability, expressed as biting, growling, or unwillingness to be with people
Unusual sleepiness, lack of energy
Swelling or redness around the injection site
If you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinarian. If you observe a lump on your cat for more than 3 months after it has been vaccinated for rabies or feline leukemia call your vet. This could be a sign of a vaccine-associated tumor.
Reactions to vaccines happen from time to time, but for the most part, having your pet vaccinated, and given a health checkup once a year, is the safest way to protect them and help them live a long, happy life.
Heartworm Prevention
* Not A Vaccination, but dogs should receive heartworm prevention starting at between 4-15 weeks of age, continued for life, with annual heartworm blood tests.
Monthly heartworm prevention should be administered every month throughout the entire year. No matter what the season, it is essential for all pet owners to continue heartworm preventative every month. Mosquitos can bite at any time and remember that it only takes one bite.
petcaretips.net/vaccination_schedule_dogs.html
From: The Humane Society
* Distemper - an airborne viral disease of the lungs, intestines and brain.
* Hepatitis - a viral disease of the liver.
* Leptospirosis - a bacterial disease of the urinary system.
* Parainfluenza - infectious bronchitis.
* Parvovirus - a viral disease of the intestines.
* Rabies - a viral disease fatal to humans and other animals.
* Corona - a viral disease of the intestines.
* Bordetella - a bacterial infection (kennel cough)
Puppies - 6 weeks to 1 year
6 to 8 weeks - First puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
11 to 12 weeks - Second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
15 to 16 weeks - Third puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
Over 4 months - Rabies (repeat l year later)
7 to 9 months - First heartworm test
Adult Dogs - After 1 year
* DHLPP - Yearly
* Heartworm test - Yearly
* Rabies - Every 3 years (after second Rabies shot)
* Bordetella - Yearly
Note: Some states have their own laws regarding the
frequency & requirement of certain vaccinations. When in
doubt, always ask your veterinarian or local humane society.
After the vaccination, it is important to watch your pet for the next couple of days for any signs of a reaction to the shot. Possible symptoms include:
Loss of appetite
Minor fever
Irritability, expressed as biting, growling, or unwillingness to be with people
Unusual sleepiness, lack of energy
Swelling or redness around the injection site
If you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinarian. If you observe a lump on your cat for more than 3 months after it has been vaccinated for rabies or feline leukemia call your vet. This could be a sign of a vaccine-associated tumor.
Reactions to vaccines happen from time to time, but for the most part, having your pet vaccinated, and given a health checkup once a year, is the safest way to protect them and help them live a long, happy life.
Heartworm Prevention
* Not A Vaccination, but dogs should receive heartworm prevention starting at between 4-15 weeks of age, continued for life, with annual heartworm blood tests.
Monthly heartworm prevention should be administered every month throughout the entire year. No matter what the season, it is essential for all pet owners to continue heartworm preventative every month. Mosquitos can bite at any time and remember that it only takes one bite.
petcaretips.net/vaccination_schedule_dogs.html