Vaccinations are the only way to keep animals free of infection. In infancy, the dog does not have sufficient immunity and is at risk of becoming seriously ill. Timely vaccination of the puppy prevents diseases and promotes the normal development of the puppy.
The puppy is susceptible to many dangerous diseases: plague, enteritis, leptospirosis, adenovirus infection, viral hepatitis, rabies. Dogs are seriously ill, and then they also suffer from various complications. You can protect your pet with the help of preventive measures - vaccination. There is now a vaccination scheme that has been tested on many generations of dogs. If the baby nevertheless becomes infected, it will manifest itself as a simple malaise.
Only a healthy animal is vaccinated. The general condition is assessed: activity, fatness, playful mood, shiny coat, clean eyes. The first vaccination is carried out at the age of one month. If the puppy is weak and sick, postpone the injection until he recovers. Developed and strong puppies can be vaccinated early - on the 26-27th day of life.
Each animal is prepared for vaccination. Despite the fact that the baby did not leave the premises, he was infected with helminths. Start giving your puppy anthelmintic before the morning feed one week before vaccination. The medicine should be combined with the intake of vaseline oil (2 cc) after 30 minutes, which helps the rapid evacuation of intestinal contents. Trace the action of these remedies in the stool. The first vaccine is prescribed to a healthy monthly puppy for the prevention of plague and enteritis. You can't walk your baby!
The second complex vaccination is carried out at 2 months for the prevention of plague, hepatitis and leptospirosis. A two-week quarantine is observed, during which the puppy develops immunity. Until that time, walks on special sites and communication with other, possibly sick dogs are categorically contraindicated for him. A week before vaccination should be preceded by a procedure for getting rid of worms.
The third vaccination is done at 3 months. It will also protect against parvovirus infection. Prepare the puppy for vaccination a week before - deworm the puppy. If you have a weak baby and the timing of previous injections has been repeatedly shifted, this vaccination will occur at a later age.
After changing all the teeth, and this happens at 5-6 months, another injection is made. The dog is prepared for this vaccination in the same way as for the previous ones - they are given anthelmintic drugs in a week. After the third and fourth vaccinations, communication with other dogs is immediately allowed. However, you should take care of the animal for two weeks. Remove all stress: do not force to run and swim - keep on a leash. In cold weather, use special dog clothing and do not overcool your paws.
Rabies vaccination is required. If your puppy lives at home from birth and you walk him without restricting the territory, get vaccinated at 3-4 months, and for dogs that are kept in an open-air cage and do not communicate with other relatives - no earlier than 9 months.
Vaccination of puppies must be carried out in a timely manner, but only healthy animals should be vaccinated. A weak body is not able to develop immunity and the vaccine will be useless. The last vaccination of a puppy is carried out at 12 months - then he will be given vaccines for an adult dog.
