{"id":3927,"date":"2022-12-22T07:28:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T07:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/demo\/how-it-is-that-we-convinced-our-six-different-that-the-dentition-creature-didnt-exist-copy-2\/"},"modified":"2023-04-15T06:43:05","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T06:43:05","slug":"complete-vaccination-guide-for-puppies-and-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuddlytails.com\/blogs\/complete-vaccination-guide-for-puppies-and-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Vaccination Guide For Puppies and Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

We want our fur babies to be cheerful, cute, comforting, and without problems or pain, don\u2019t we? That\u2019s where dog vaccination comes in. Vaccinating our puppies and dogs acts as prevention and protects them from multiple health diseases that can be life-threatening in some situations.<\/p>\n

Category of Vaccines<\/h3>\n

Before understanding the whole vaccination process, it\u2019s necessary to know the two basic types of available vaccination for dogs.<\/p>\n

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  1. Core Vaccines:<\/b> Necessary vaccines for all breeds irrespective of environmental and other factors.<\/li>\n
  2. Optional Vaccines:<\/b> These vaccines are administered based on factors like environment, lifestyle, age, medical history, and travel habits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    General Vaccination Schedule for Puppies<\/h3>\n

    Given that all puppies are different and live in varied conditions, there isn\u2019t an exact vaccination schedule for them. The best practice is to discuss the course of vaccination with your veterinarian.<\/p>\n

    However, the general vaccination schedule based on the puppy\u2019s age is as follows:<\/p>\n

    1. Between 6 \u2013 8 Weeks<\/b><\/p>\n

    Core Vaccines: Distemper, Parvovirus<\/p>\n

    Optional Vaccine: Bordetella<\/p>\n

    2. Between 10 \u2013 12 Weeks<\/b><\/p>\n

    Core Vaccines: DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)<\/p>\n

    Optional Vaccines: Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Influenza, Lyme<\/p>\n

    3. Between 16 \u2013 18 Weeks<\/b><\/p>\n

    Core Vaccines: DHPP, Rabies<\/p>\n

    Optional Vaccines: Lyme, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Influenza<\/p>\n

    General Vaccination Schedule for Adult Dogs<\/h3>\n

    After reaching adulthood, dogs are administered annual vaccinations. However, some pet parents and veterinarians avoid annual vaccinations as they believe it\u2019s unhealthy.<\/p>\n

    The solution here is to take a titer test which can tell the number of antibodies present in your dog and then advise vaccines according to it. However, an important exception in rabies vaccination should necessarily be administered according to the respective US state laws.<\/p>\n

    The general vaccination schedule for adult dogs can be determined according to how long a vaccine stays effective. Here\u2019s a list:<\/p>\n