The most reliable way to ensure a happy and quality life for your dog is vaccinations. All dogs must be taken outside at least twice a day, where they come into contact with other animals, with their excrement and with wild animals present in the environment, and consequently the risk of contracting various infectious diseases increases. Vaccinating dogs reduces these risks.
Why are vaccinations necessary in dogs?
When the body of a vaccinated dog encounters a wild infectious agent, it will already have protection against it, that is, immunity. It is very important to vaccinate your pet, because vaccination prevents diseases that could cause serious health problems for animals or even death of the animal without vaccination.
Vaccines are also very important if you plan to travel abroad with your dog. Some dog vaccinations are required by law in those countries.
What diseases do dog vaccines protect against?
The main diseases against which dogs can be vaccinated are: distemper, viral hepatitis, parainfluenza, leptospirosis, parvovirus and rabies.
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According to the laws of the Republic of Lithuania, rabies vaccination of dogs is mandatory, as in all countries of the European Union.
Distemper and parvovirus are the most dangerous for young unvaccinated puppies. Dog vaccinations against distemper and parvovirus are highly recommended by our veterinary clinic specialists.
How to prepare for dog vaccination?
The two most important steps are:
- 10 calendar days before the scheduled vaccinations it is necessary to give the dog an anthelmintic tablet based on the dog’s weight.
- Sign up for a vet visit.
When should dogs be vaccinated?
Puppies are vaccinated at different times according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Young puppies are usually vaccinated at 6-12 weeks and revaccinated annually. Dogs over 2 years of age can be vaccinated against rabies (and only against rabies) every 3 years if the vaccine manufacturer states this in the package leaflet.
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Because of the best vaccination plan the specialists of the Begemotas veterinary medical center will be happy to advise you.
Dog vaccination calendar
- At 6 weeks of age he is regularly vaccinated against parvovirus and distemper
- 8-week-old puppies are vaccinated against five viral diseases: distemper, viral hepatitis, parainfluenza, leptospirosis, parvovirus
- Puppies at 12 weeks of age are repeatedly vaccinated against five viral diseases and rabies.
After this round of vaccinations, the puppy is vaccinated every year to create the maximum possible immunity against these infectious dog diseases.
How are dogs vaccinated?
All dog vaccinations are for prophylactic purposes. The purpose of prophylactic vaccines is to activate the natural defense mechanisms of the immune system against the pathogen without causing disease. Dog vaccinations are administered by injecting a small amount of inactive viruses and/or bacteria into the dog’s body, which trigger the animal’s natural immune response to the disease.
Dog vaccination certificate. What is this?
The dog’s vaccination certificate is a booklet issued by the veterinarian who carried out the vaccinations. It is released when the animal is vaccinated with the first vaccination. For the vaccination certificate to be valid it must contain all the details of the dog and the owner, as well as the dog’s microchip number.
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The vaccination certificate for dogs indicates the date of vaccination and the time when the dog needs to be revaccinated, the vaccine information card is glued from the bottle and the stamp and signature of the veterinarian is affixed.
To travel with a dog, a vaccination certificate is not sufficient. When traveling, all vaccine information must be entered in your dog’s passport. The dog passport is drawn up according to a model approved by the European Union and is necessary for travel within the countries of the European Union.
Rabies vaccines
Rabies vaccination for dogs is a necessary measure to ensure the health of both animals and humans. Rabies is a deadly disease that can infect both animals and humanstherefore vaccination against this disease is essential.
In Lithuania, rabies vaccination is mandatory according to current laws. These laws aim to protect the public from this dangerous disease by reducing the risk of infection.
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By regularly vaccinating dogs you can build immunity that not only protects the animals but also reduces the chance of rabies spreading in the wild.
In addition, rabies vaccination is a condition for taking dogs abroadso it is also important for traveling hosts. According to specialists at the Begemoto Veterinary Clinic, rabies vaccines are an essential step in ensuring the safety and health of both animals and humans.
The cost of vaccinations in dogs
The price of dog vaccinations depends on the composition of the vaccine and the diseases your dog will be protected from. Feel free to contact our friendly teamLet’s talk more about dog vaccinations in more detail.
In the Begemots veterinary medical center, veterinarians will provide you with all the necessary information about dog vaccinations, possible side effects, necessary measures to protect your puppy from infectious diseases and ensure the happiness and health of your pet. Behemoth Veterinary Clinic will ensure that your pet is carefully received and vaccinated, and that you and your puppy leave the clinic happy and satisfied.
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