Vaccinations for puppies are one of the first responsibilities of the puppy owner for the health of the dog. Puppies are protected against many potentially deadly dog diseases by vaccinations for puppies.
When a puppy is born, it already has received some antibodies through the placenta. The puppy will continue to receive antibodies that are contained in the mother's first milk. Nursing puppies receive the mothers first milk for the first two days of their lives.
Puppies typically get their first vaccines when their natural immunity from the mother's antibodies wears off. Prior to this time, vaccinations for puppies will not provide protection against disease. Many veterinarians recommend that the puppy be vaccinated between six and nine weeks of age.
Vaccinations against parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis, and hepatitis are the primary vaccinations for puppies. The veterinarian may suggest additional vaccinations for kennel cough and rabies.
Parvovirus causes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, depression, refusal to eat or drink, then vomiting. Parvovirus is potentially fatal. Canine distemper causes vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, lethargy, coughing, runny nose, and may cause seizures.
Infectious canine hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver that can quickly lead to death. Symptoms of canine hepatitis include diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, fever, and lack of appetite.
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria. Leptospirosis can cause bloody diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, vomiting, increased thirst, fever, and increased urination. Dogs can die from this illness within hours.
A dry cough, slight fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy are common symptoms of kennel cough which is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection. Before I dog is boarded at some kennels, the dog owner is required to provide proof that the dog has been vaccinated against kennel cough.
The final stages of rabies causes the dog to foam at the mouth and drool. Rabies can lead to paralysis, coma, and death from respiratory failure. Rabies can also affect people unlike most dog diseases.
Other diseases for which a dog can be vaccinated include coronavirus, bordetella, parainfluenza, and measles. Some of these vaccinations are only recommended if the dog is to spend significant time in kennels or with a large number of other dogs.
Following some vaccinations, the puppy may not be allowed to be exposed to other dogs. The veterinarian may provide information on possible side effects and any other precautions related to the vaccinations. - 29953
When a puppy is born, it already has received some antibodies through the placenta. The puppy will continue to receive antibodies that are contained in the mother's first milk. Nursing puppies receive the mothers first milk for the first two days of their lives.
Puppies typically get their first vaccines when their natural immunity from the mother's antibodies wears off. Prior to this time, vaccinations for puppies will not provide protection against disease. Many veterinarians recommend that the puppy be vaccinated between six and nine weeks of age.
Vaccinations against parvovirus, distemper, leptospirosis, and hepatitis are the primary vaccinations for puppies. The veterinarian may suggest additional vaccinations for kennel cough and rabies.
Parvovirus causes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, depression, refusal to eat or drink, then vomiting. Parvovirus is potentially fatal. Canine distemper causes vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, lethargy, coughing, runny nose, and may cause seizures.
Infectious canine hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver that can quickly lead to death. Symptoms of canine hepatitis include diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, fever, and lack of appetite.
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria. Leptospirosis can cause bloody diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, vomiting, increased thirst, fever, and increased urination. Dogs can die from this illness within hours.
A dry cough, slight fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy are common symptoms of kennel cough which is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection. Before I dog is boarded at some kennels, the dog owner is required to provide proof that the dog has been vaccinated against kennel cough.
The final stages of rabies causes the dog to foam at the mouth and drool. Rabies can lead to paralysis, coma, and death from respiratory failure. Rabies can also affect people unlike most dog diseases.
Other diseases for which a dog can be vaccinated include coronavirus, bordetella, parainfluenza, and measles. Some of these vaccinations are only recommended if the dog is to spend significant time in kennels or with a large number of other dogs.
Following some vaccinations, the puppy may not be allowed to be exposed to other dogs. The veterinarian may provide information on possible side effects and any other precautions related to the vaccinations. - 29953
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