When you were a child you had to have vaccinations at
certain points in your life such as measles, tetanus, and other
shots. This is important for your pets as well. We will
specifically look at dog vaccinations, as they are a very common
pet to have. Keep in mind during some of these shots are
required for cats as well.
Dogs need to have vaccinations to guard against disease. When
your dog is a puppy they will need a distemper, hepatitis,
leptospirosis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and corona combination
between six to eight, nine to eleven, twelve to fourteen, and
sixteen to seventeen weeks. They will also need these shots
again every twelve months. The next vaccination is a bordetella
administered at fourteen weeks and every six months. Rabies must
be given at sixteen weeks and again every twelve to thirty- six
months.
Vaccinations protect your dog and other pets from human diseases
as well as other problems that could arise. Make sure you visit
your pet on a regular schedule. A few more vaccinations are the
giardia at fourteen and seventeen weeks, with a yearly dose.
Lyme is another type administered at fourteen and seventeen
weeks as well as yearly.
Occasionally state regulations will require a different
administering chart. It is best to speak with your vet to gain
the proper knowledge for your breed of dog as well as the
correct vaccinations. Dogs are “man’s best friend” and thus it
is important to give proper care that includes treatments.
Other care besides vaccinations can be proper baths, toenail
clipping, and feeding your dog properly. Most health problems
arise in a dog that is either genetically susceptible or
environmentally exposed to human food. Human food because of its
greasy qualities can block a dog’s artery. So proper nutrition
is often found in dog food or cooking meals for your pet per vet
guidelines if your dog has health issues.
Dogs also require a lot of attention and exercise. Breeds such
as the Huskies or golden retrievers require special care.
Huskies are breed as working dogs. They need to have a lot of
exercise as well as play time with their owners. Golden
retrievers are social animals, will feel lonely, and rejected if
left alone for too long. Other breeds though social may not
react in the same manners of the latter two. Other breeds can be
content with a large yard and runner as long as they can play
and eat.
Part of owning a pet, especially a dog is to provide it with
love and attention just like you need. Proper care is very
important on a day-to-day basis like having a routine feeding
time or visiting the vet for the proper vaccinations.
Vaccinations can determine the longevity of your dog just like a
proper diet and exercise. While your vet has spent a lot of
time, going to school for the proper care of animals it is
always a great idea to be knowledgeable about your pets care.
Vaccinations when not administered properly can harm the animal.
I would stay away from ordering medications and vaccinations
online if you are not familiar with the products and how to give
them to your dog, this may cause some medical problems. Any pet
deserves the care we would give ourselves and with today’s
world, we are finding better ways to make going to a vet easier.