Therefore, giving a vaccine to your pet while it is already sick will be less effective. Vaccines do not work as a cure for diseases, but rather as a prevention. It is recommended that you schedule at least one yearly veterinary appointment for your pet — for a general check-up and the chance to implement a vaccination program. The necessity of vaccination against specific diseases depends on different factors including the age, medical history, lifestyle, and habits of your pet.
In addition, while some pets need to be vaccinated every year, others will only need to receive vaccines for particular diseases once every three years.
Core vaccines, according to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association WSAVA , are those which every dog or cat must receive, no matter their age, environment, habits, breed, or circumstance. Core vaccines help prevent animals from contracting life-threatening diseases that have a global distribution.
Non-core vaccines are those required based on the context in which the animal lives. These include geographic location, environment, and lifestyle. These are vaccines that have no sufficient scientific evidence justifying their use or effectiveness.
In this case, it is better that your pet goes without the vaccination rather than take any risks. While it was common practice in Australia to have your pet vaccinated every twelve months, new studies have shown that some vaccinations are effective for over a year. If your pet is a puppy or kitten, they will usually be vaccinated three times in a period of six months, and after that, it could be yearly or even triennially top ups.
If you have kittens or puppies, the first round of vaccinations usually two or three vaccines , are given at around six to eight weeks old. The final vaccine, however, should not be given before your pet turns sixteen weeks.
To check if your adult dog or cat needs a vaccination, a titre test can also be conducted. Your Vet can provide you with more information on titre tests. The most common of these occur within the first few hours following vaccination and include allergic reactions, sensitivity of the vaccinated area, and fever, and these symptoms generally pass within a day or two. Less likely side effects that may occur include an immune disease related to the vaccine, or small granulomas tumours at the injection site.
These granulomas should be monitored carefully. If you see your pet experiencing any of the following symptoms for more than two days, take them to the Vet immediately:. Sarcomas may be one of the worst side effects of vaccination, however these tumours are mainly linked to a type of vaccine not routinely given in Australia.
After that, your puppy should receive a series of shots every two to four weeks until they are about 14 weeks old. If you have a dog that's over 16 weeks old and isn't fully vaccinated, or if you don't know the vaccination history of your pet, consult your vet.
You may be advised to begin the vaccination process again in order to protect your pet. Risk factors are different for each pet. However, to protect your dog's health throughout their lifetime it is essential to keep your pet immunized against parvovirus, distemper, rabies and hepatitis.
Your vet will consider the risk factors facing your pet and advise you on which immunizations are best for your dog. We're always accepting new patients, so contact our veterinary hospital today to book your pet's first appointment. Today we share more about UTIs and other urinary tract conditions in cats. Although ear infections are less common in cats than in dogs when they do occur they can be an indication of a serious underlying health condition. Today our Cordova vets explain some of the causes, symptoms and treatments for outer, middle and inner ear infections in cats.
After a puppy has been weaned off of the mother's milk, vaccinations should begin. It is important to stay current with your puppy vaccine schedule. Puppy vaccinations have been medically proven to combat many preventable diseases and illnesses that can occur without proper immunizations.
Adhering to a puppy vaccine schedule is synonymous with responsible puppy care. Your puppy deserves every chance to be healthy and happy for life and vaccinations play an important role. Don't run the risk of your puppy contracting one of these terrible diseases, when they are so easily preventable.
Consult with our veterinarian at your next appointment. Once your puppy reaches adulthood, and all of the core puppy vaccines have been administered, our veterinarian can begin implementing an adult dog vaccination schedule.
When dogs come in for their first one year visit, we recommend boostering their DA2PP, Leptospirosis, and Rabies vaccines as well as Canine Influenza and Lyme if the lifestyle of the dog requires these vaccines. If Kennel Cough Bordetella is due at this time, it should also be administered. The benefits of vaccinations far outweigh any risks. Adverse reactions to dog vaccines are rare.
However, as with any medication or immunization protocol, puppy vaccinations and dog vaccinations can cause some side effects. We do recommend that you have your puppy or dog vaccinated at a time when you can monitor them after the vaccination. Just as with human vaccines, mild symptoms can be ignored. The majority of reactions are mild and short lived. If you suspect a more severe reaction to puppy vaccines or dog vaccines, such as facial swelling, vomiting or lethargy, you should contact our veterinarian immediately.
A puppy vaccination schedule should be established during your first veterinarian visit, which should take place within a week of receiving your new puppy. An adult dog vaccination schedule, which includes periodic booster immunizations, can be scheduled after the puppy vaccination schedule has been completed, or immediately upon welcoming an adolescent or adult dog into your family.
As with any other immunization protocol, a dog vaccination schedule should be adhered to without deviation, in order to ensure your canine companion remains healthy, happy and well for the duration of his or her life. Schedule an appointment for your canine companion to receive their vaccinations today.
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