| Dog Guide For Dog Lovers! | Guide for all breeds of dogs, health and training information. From Dog Breeds to Picking a Puppy. Everything for the dog fancier's needs! Working Dogs, Toy Dogs, Herding Dogs, Sporting Dogs, Non Sporting Dogs, Terrier Dogs, Hound Dogs. See All Dog Breeds. Dog Articles. | ||||||
Dogs - Vaccination Roles and Information
Excerpt : Vaccination and its Important Role in a Dog's Life Active immunization is the introduction into the body of killed or satisfied microorganisms or their products for the purpose of stimulating the
Buy this Photographic Print
Basically, puppies get their immunity from their mother's milk, which is also the same as that of human beings. However, these immunities tend to lose their effects by the time the puppies are already 6 to 20 weeks old. It is during this time that they have to be immunized. Hence, in order to protect the puppies against infectious diseases, it is best to give them their shots and they should be re-immunized after 3 to 4 weeks. In this way, the puppies will be able to endure any infectious disease that may come their way. Rabies and Immunization Rabies is an acute and almost invariably fatal disease communicated to man through the saliva of a rabid animal, usually dogs, foxes, squirrels, and 
Buy this Art Print
Dogs, fortunately, always present evidence of the disease before becoming infective. The etiologic agent is an ultramicroscopic virus present in the saliva and the central nervous system. The course of rabies in dogs is characterized by an incubation period of 20 to 30 days. This is followed by a period of excitement, when the animal becomes vicious. The excitement stage may be evident at all or may be entirely absent. Paralysis then develops, first involving the hind legs and thereafter becoming general. Death occurs within 10 days following the first symptom. Alternatively, the effects of rabies in human beings can be fatal as it is with dogs. Hence, in order to avoid these problems, it is best to have your dogs vaccinated with anti-rabies shots. Rabies vaccines can be given during the 16th to the 26th 
Buy this Photographic Print
On the other hand, dog owners should take note that not all vaccinations will generate adverse effects on their dogs. So, it is best to always observe your dog after vaccination. When certain reactions occur like vomiting, facial swelling, or trembling, it is best to discuss these matters immediately with your veterinarian. Moreover, certain precautions should also be made when the age of the dogs are taken into consideration. For some guides regarding this matter, here are some tips: 1. The age of puppies It is best to consider the puppies age before subjecting them to their shots. For puppies that are 4 to 20 weeks old, their first shots should be given during their 6th to 8th weeks of age. The last 
Buy this Art Print
For rabies, puppies should be 16 to 26 weeks old. 2. For dogs that are 20 weeks old up to 2 years old During this age, dogs should have received their booster shots already. This is essential so as to lengthen the immunity of the vaccines in the dog's system. At this stage, additional vaccines are recommended for added protection such as vaccines against bordetella and other newer vaccines. 3. For dogs that are older than 2 years By this time, the dogs should have been through with their booster shots. What comes next is the annual revaccination. These kinds of vaccines are still recommended so as to lengthen their protection against certain diseases. The bottom line is that vaccinations are 
Buy this Poster
With dog vaccines, you can be assured that your dog will be at its peak of health for a longer period of time, free from any life-threatening diseases. Indeed, with vaccines every life is lengthened. About the author: Jay is the web owner of http://www.dog-training-tips.org Dog Training Tips, a website that provides information and resources on dog training, puppy training, and more. You can also visit his website at: http://www.petmall.us Pet Mall for pet supplies.
More Dogs ArticlesDefense Against Dogs As a dog trainer and handler many times I get questions from people about how they should defend themselves against a dog attacking them.... Don't Like Trimming Your Dog's Nails? You're Not Alone ... Giving your dog a bath - no problem. Probably cleaning your dog's teeth wouldn't be an issue. But trimming doggie’s nails, no way! Ok, listen up.... 
Buy this Photographic Print
|
Recently Added Dogs Articles
Some News About Dogs
|
.gif)