The first vaccinations for puppies are done under the guidance of a veterinarian and only in veterinary clinics that have proven themselves from the best side. Even if you trust the doctors, it will not be superfluous to understand the rules of vaccination of dogs in order to once again make sure that everything goes well and your pet gets into the hands of professionals.
Instructions
Step 1
Like people, animals need to be prepared in advance for vaccinations: only absolutely healthy dogs can be injected, and if the immune system is weakened even by the mildest ailment, you will first have to completely recover. Two weeks before the first vaccination for prophylactic (and in some cases, therapeutic) purposes, the animal is given anthelmintic drugs. A week before the cherished day, it is worth limiting the time of the pet's stay on the street and minimizing its communication with fellows. Make sure that the dog does not pick up anything from the ground or drink from puddles while walking.
Step 2
Trust the health of the animal to the employees of only those clinics whose reputation is impeccable. Collect reviews on the Internet and from friends. Go there early and see how veterinarians treat their patients.
Step 3
Your trusted doctor should make a vaccination plan for your dog. In addition, he will recommend the drugs that will be used, explain to you the pros and cons of monovalent and polyvalent options (from one virus or several at once) and give you the right to vote in their choice.
Step 4
The vaccination plan is tailored to the health of the individual dog based on a standard schedule. The puppy should receive the first injection at the age of one and a half to two months - it will protect the baby from enteritis and hepatitis (there are vaccines against both diseases at once or against one, the most common in your region). Revaccination (that is, booster vaccination) is carried out after 14 days. The dog is then vaccinated against the plague at the age of about two and a half months. After that, it is necessary to wait until the milk teeth change to permanent ones, and at about 6-7 months, inject the sufferer with a second anti-plague vaccine. The next vaccination is against rabies. Then all vaccinations are repeated every year. Some experts advise, after reaching the age of five, to cancel all injections, except for those protecting against rabies. Discuss this issue further with your veterinarian.
Step 5
After each vaccination, it is recommended to keep the dog in quarantine conditions for 2-3 weeks - after the first vaccination, do not walk, after the rest - take it out for a maximum of 15 minutes and avoid contact with other animals.
Step 6
Information about all procedures is entered in the veterinary passport of the four-legged.
