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
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 body's defense mechanism. This concept is also
applicable to other species like the dogs.
Historically the area of veterinary medicine had not yet
realized the potential benefits of vaccinations. It hasn't been
until recently, that veterinary experts formulated certain
solutions so as to combat the alarming increase of death in
digs. Namely, most of the causes are viral infection.
With the inception of vaccinations, many dogs were saved from
probable death brought about by many diseases like
leptospirosis, hepatitis, upper respiratory infections, and
parvovirus.
Like humans, dogs need vaccinations even at an early
Buy this Photographic Print at AllPosters.com
Also see :
Dogs - Common Allergies and Symptoms
When Your Dog Starts to Sneeze
There are many things that both the dogs and the dog owners
could have in common. For example, both dogs and...read more
The Neurotic Dogs
When pondering whether my neurosis is learned or genetic, I often turn to the family dogs, Frazier (9) and Jake (4), and see the likelihood of a...read more
|
age. That
is why it is important to immunize puppies so that they will
survive until they are fully grown.
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 at AllPosters.com
bats.
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 at AllPosters.com
week of
the puppies. This requires a follow up shot one year after for
total protection.
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 Poster at AllPosters.com
shots
shall be given on the 14th to 16th week of age. These date apply
to all primary vaccines.
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 Art Print at AllPosters.com
extremely important to
your dog's life. Like the way it functions in human beings,
vaccines are needed in order to protect the dogs from imminent
risk of acquiring diseases brought about by viruses.
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 Articles
Names for Dogs
Naming the family puppy can be a difficult task. There are many
resources to help out with ideas and brainstorming, but in the
end, a name that...
Do You Know Why Dogs Have So Many Friends? Dog-Gone Leadership Strategies
Do you know why dogs have so many friends? It’s because they wag their tails rather than their tongues.
I was walking through a park in Calgary,...
Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com
For Dog Lovers Like You and Me
|
sitemap
Partners :
Online Advertising | Online Advertising | Advertising | Web Advertising | Internet Advertising
copyright www.knowaboutdogs.com 2006
|
Recently Added Dogs Articles
The Importance Of Breeds Of Dogs
Dogs are considered as man's best friend. If one decides to get
a dog for a pet, one can choose either a specific breed
otherwise known as pure...read more
Senior Dogs Benefit from In-Home Pet Sitters
Do you have to rely on friends or family when you travel or work
long hours? Senior dogs often need special attention. Routines
are very important...read more
Charming Trends in Jewelry; Fashion trends that owners and their dogs can share.
The wearing of charms dates back to 400 or 500 BC, when they were believed to hold special powers -- particularly the power of protection. By the...read more
It's Story Time! - Find the Power Within, or The Truth About Dogs
I heard a story recently, and wanted to share it with you. It goes something like this: Once upon a time... The chief was sitting at the...read more
Nutrition and Your Dog's Behavior
Proper nutrition is the fundamental basis for every aspect of your dog’s life. It affects their health and longevity by offering an...read more
.gif)
If You Own Two Dogs, Can You Control Who’s The Alpha Dog?
Dear Mr. Katz: I have two cocker spaniels that are one year apart. The red and white female (Cassie)is almost two and spayed. The buff male (Peanut)...read more
Dogs - Inspirational Stories
How Inspiring Dog Tales Can Be
There could be no better way of inspiring people than to use
some of the inspiring dog tales. In this way,...read more
Dogs - The Best Tracking Systems
Tips on Choosing the Best Dog Tracking System
Dogs are man's best friend, and this is not an understatement.
This is because man and dogs find...read more
Management of Kidney Failure in Dogs and Cats
Your animal has just been diagnosed with kidney problems, and
you may be overwhelmed by just what that means and what needs to
be done to help...read more
Dogs for the Disabled
No one seems to know when the idea of using guide dogs first came into being. There is evidence that dogs have been used in such a capacity for the...read more
Some News About Dogs
- Dogs rescued in raid arrive in Charlotte
More than 30 dogs – some apparently with severe medical problems – arrived at a Charlotte shelter Tuesday night after being rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Stokes County.
- With a few rules, dogs and offices can mix well
No one at the Ohio chapter of The Nature Conservancy enjoys going to meetings more than Annie. Once, she was even disciplined for attending a meeting to which she was not invited.
- 'Barbaric' hunting dogs kill cat
A Kircubbin woman has called for the hunting laws in Northern Ireland to be changed after her cat was killed by dogs from the North Down hunt.
- Proposed law would help civilians adopt ‘dogs of war’
There are new efforts to help military working dogs find homes after they retire.
- NCBI ROFL: How dogs navigate to catch frisbees.
“Using micro-video cameras attached to the heads of 2 dogs, we examined their optical behavior while catching Frisbees. Our findings reveal that dogs use the same viewer-based navigational heuristics previously found with baseball players (i.e., maintaining the target along a linear optical trajectory, LOT, with optical speed constancy). On trials in which the Frisbee dramatically changed ...
- Top Dogs
Two of the teams from the Rayburn Correctional Center’s Canine Unit placed in the top ten at a three-day statewide narcotics dog training and competition recently hosted by Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson.
- Dogs can be a welcome addition to the workplace - provided there are rules
No one at the Ohio chapter of The Nature Conservancy enjoys going to meetings more than Annie. Once, she was even disciplined for attending a meeting to which she was not invited.
- Dippity dogs
A Bothell therapist uses a 9-foot-by-6-foot rehabilitation pool to help her canine clients regain mobility and recover from injuries. The therapy pool's for dogs only, because she'd need a chain-mail bathing suit if she tried it out on a cat.
- 4 dogs survive Saturday fire near Benton City
BENTON CITY -- Linda Brown lost her home and virtually all of her possessions Saturday to a fire, bu
- Dogs 're-homed' by owner
RSPCA discovers eight dogs removed from property of man who was allegedly slaughtering dogs for meat.
|
