Throughout our lives, our puppies will be exposed to various dangerous diseases. You must begin vaccinating your puppy when they are young to prevent them from contracting these severe and potentially fatal illnesses.
Why should I get my dog vaccinated?
The famous saying “prevention is better than cure” applies equally to our pets as it does to us. Regarding your dog’s health, vaccination against preventable diseases is the obvious choice. If you have any questions about vaccinating your dog, click here or contact your veterinarian.
Common Preventable Diseases
Your puppy is more susceptible to contagions because their immune system is still developing. Many of the diseases against which vaccinations protect are common in our environment, but they are ultimately preventable. This is why cat and dog vaccination is essential.
The following are the most common vaccinations given to puppies:
- Dog distemper
- Dog Hepatitis
- Parvovirus in dogs
- Parainfluenza virus
- Bordetella bronchiseptica
TIP: Your puppy should only go into public places or interact with dogs who are up to date on their vaccination schedule two weeks after their third vaccination, or they will be vulnerable to getting the canine parvovirus and other illnesses.
Vaccination schedule for puppies
- 6-8 weeks – first vaccination
- 10-12 weeks – booster vaccination
- Final puppy vaccination at 14-16 weeks
- Every 12 months after – annual booster vaccinations
The Initial Immunization
The first vaccination for your puppy can be given when they are 6-8 weeks old.
Booster Immunizations
Your puppy will require two booster vaccinations to build up enough immunity to protect them. Their booster vaccines must be administered 3-4 weeks apart, with one issued after the puppy is 12 weeks old, as this is the age at which the puppy’s mother’s immunity begins to wane. You can take your puppy out in public 10-14 days after finishing their vaccination course.
Annual Booster Vaccinations
Your dog needs their first booster vaccination as an adult one year after receiving their third and final vaccination as a puppy. These are administered annually for the rest of your pet’s life to ensure your dog is fully protected.
Pet Parasite Prevention
This subject has been thoroughly discussed, so let us move on to other treatments for your dog. Site prevention for cats and dogs is an essential part of pet ownership. This protects the pets and the people in their homes from potential diseases from fleas, ticks, and other parasites. Some places provide parasite prevention programs. This is an excellent way for pet owners to keep track of their dogs, cats, rabbits, or ferrets’ medication schedules.
Pet owners are sent medication for their pets at the end of each month, such as monthly flea treatments and tri-monthly gastrointestinal worm pills. The program assists you in adhering to your pet’s medication schedule. Following a routine makes your pet less likely to be exposed to ticks, fleas, or worms.
Moving on, let us discuss laser therapy. Laser therapy is a kind of photobiomodulation therapy that is non-invasive. So, in essence, we use a special light that penetrates the skin and tissue, thereby increasing blood flow to the area. The bottom line is that it helps to speed up the body’s natural healing process.
Why should I think about laser therapy for my dog?
Laser therapy is used in various situations, including when your pet comes in to be spayed or neutered. They use it at the incision site to help reduce pain, prevent significant inflammation, and help the incision heal faster. It is sometimes used if the dog has a nasty ear infection and the ear appears inflamed or swollen. We use it to treat fractures.
So, if someone has a broken toe or a broken leg, it can help. Another important application of laser therapy is for arthritis or degenerative joint disease management, as it can help dogs with joint inflammation and pain relief. It aids in the healing process that the body requires. If you want to learn about cold laser therapy, contact professionals.
Conclusion
Whether you have a dog, cat, horse, bird, small mammal (rodent, rabbit, etc.), bearded dragon, or other pets, regular life-long veterinary care is essential for the health of your pet and family. Regular veterinary visits are critical to the health of your pet. Consult your veterinarian for advice on how to keep your pet healthy.
