Vaccine usage
For the first vaccination after birth, it is generally recommended that puppies receive their first shot starting at week six, which is day 42. The next dose is then given every 21 days. After the three doses of the combined vaccine have been given. Two weeks apart, another rabies vaccination is given.
Subsequent doses of the same combination vaccine are given once a year according to the date of the third dose.
Rabies vaccine is usually given once every 2-3 years.
In Europe and the United States, another type of vaccination is now being introduced, in which a single vaccine for one disease is used each year, and the vaccine is given alternately on a rotating basis to avoid overdosing. At the same time, antibody tests are done every year to find out which antibodies are not enough and to strengthen them in time. Since no process has been tried and studied in this regard, no comment will be made.
Theoretically, the immunity provided by the vaccine can last about 1-3 years, but canine infectious diseases are very serious in China, and the related antibody test costs more than the vaccine, so annual vaccination is recommended for booster in China.
You will regret if you get the wrong shot
All vaccines should only be used for healthy dogs, and dogs with any health problems should not be vaccinated.
Before the injection, it must be confirmed that the dog has no symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, cough, fever, etc. Therefore, when vaccinations are given in regular hospitals, the temperature will be taken first.
Dogs with sub-health conditions, such as malnutrition, depression and poor appetite, should also not be vaccinated. The side effects of the vaccine itself will be enhanced in such cases.
Dogs should also not be vaccinated directly after strenuous exercise, and should be injected after their condition has fully recovered.
For the first vaccination, it must be given 3 times, only one shot is not effective.
The vaccine must be kept refrigerated at 2-8°C. Freezing or at room temperature for more than 30 minutes may cause the vaccine to fail.
Why vaccines fail
Vaccines occasionally fail to immunize. Why is this?
1. Fake vaccines, counterfeiting has been a lingering nightmare.
2. Vaccines require refrigeration and have strict requirements for transportation and storage. Problems in any part of the process can lead to vaccine failure.
3. Vaccines must be given at the required time, and the interval between shots must not be too short. Otherwise, the dog’s immune system will not have enough time to respond, which will also cause immune failure.
4. Some dog breeds have genetic immune defects. For example, Rottweiler has no resistance to the micro virus, and often there is no increase in antibodies even after multiple consecutive vaccinations.
5. Even if everything does not go wrong, there is a small chance that the vaccine will fail. There is no need to panic, just give another shot.
Adverse reactions to vaccines
All major brands now claim that their vaccines are very safe. However, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the vaccine, the mainstream vaccines use live vaccine technology, i.e. the virus or bacteria is artificially mutated so that it loses its ability to cause disease but retains its immunogenicity and ability to reproduce and its residual virulence, also called a weak vaccine.
However, live vaccines also have a weak pathogenic capacity, which stems from the ability of viruses and bacteria in live vaccines to reproduce. During the rapid reproduction process, there is a very small probability that reversion will occur and true viruses and bacteria with the ability to cause disease will be produced. However, the number is very small, and a healthy dog stimulated by the vaccine will produce antibodies in time to destroy all viruses and bacteria, including the pathogenic ones produced through reversion.
This is why rabies is all inactivated vaccines.
Therefore, it is important to make sure that the dog is healthy when vaccinated.
The immune system is stimulated by the vaccine and enters the immune response phase. During this phase, some dogs will develop a decreased appetite, mild diarrhea, and poor spirits. If you feel that your dog is having an adverse reaction to the vaccine, please go to the hospital as soon as possible. Although most cases are safe, safety comes first, and the most serious cases of adverse reactions to vaccines can be life-threatening.
The technology related to vaccines has been developed for more than 200 years and the related technology is very mature, safe and reliable. The idea of rejecting vaccines rose in the United States a few years ago, resulting in the re-emergence of a variety of infectious diseases that had disappeared.
So, don’t choke on your vaccines and be sure to get your dog vaccinated on time!
Frequently asked questions about vaccinations
1. Can a bitch be vaccinated during estrus?
If you do not intend to breed, bitches can be vaccinated during estrus. Otherwise, it is not recommended and can be postponed until one month after the delivery is completed and after the puppy is weaned.
2. Can a bitch be vaccinated during pregnancy?
Vaccination is not recommended during pregnancy. It is recommended that the bitch be vaccinated after the puppy is one month old and weaned.
3. Can a bitch be vaccinated while she is nursing?
It is not recommended to vaccinate a bitch while she is nursing and should be done after weaning.
4. Can I mix different brands?
Yes, but you need to pay attention to the immunization range of the vaccine. For example, if the first and second vaccinations are given by Petsmart® Ubiquitous and the third vaccination is given by Vega® H, only the 5 diseases provided by Petsmart® Ubiquitous may be effective, and the extra part of Vega® H than Petsmart® Ubiquitous will be ineffective because there is only one vaccination.
Note
1. The official information of Petsafe® Ubiquitous provides immunization against distemper, adenovirus type 2 infectious hepatitis, microviral disease and parainfluenza. However, the adenovirus type 2 strain provides immunity to both adenovirus type 1 and type 2, so the Quadruplex is actually capable of preventing five diseases. Similarly, Vega® V.
2. Recombitek® is not the same as Vega® VIII, which is a group of vaccines. It is not a vaccine. The product is supposed to be related to the recent rise of vaccination methods in the United States. It should be part of the marketing strategy of the vaccine. However, theoretically, the fewer diseases a vaccine protects against, the easier it is also to technically provide better protection.
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