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| Why vaccinations are necessary |
| Puppies receive antibodies from their mother through the placenta and after they are born, through
the colostrum (the first milk). The age at which puppies can effectively be immunized is proportional
to the amount of antibody protection the young animals received from their mother. Antibodies are
small disease-fighting proteins produced by certain types of cells called ‘B cells.’ The proteins are
made in response to 'foreign' particles such as bacteria or viruses. These antibodies bind with certain
proteins (antigens) on foreign particles like bacteria, to help inactivate them.
High levels of maternal antibodies present in a puppy’s bloodstream will block the effectiveness of a
vaccine. When the maternal antibodies drop to a low enough level in the young animal, immunization
by a commercial vaccine will work to help protect your puppy/dog against disease.
Check out our Dog Vaccination Schedule to find out the most appropriate times to vaccinate your
puppy/dog. |
Mix the Vaccine
1. Tighten needle on syringe and insert it into liquid vial. Withdraw all liquid, unless it is a multi-dose vial. Then withdraw 1 ml (1cc). |
2. If a second vial contains powdered portion of vaccine, inject liquid into that vial. If there is no second vial, proceed to Step 4. |
3. Remove needle and syringe and gently shake vial as shown for a few seconds to mix well. Insert needle back into vial and withdraw entire mixed contents. |
4. Inject any large amount of excess air in the syringe back into the vial. Remove needle and syringe from vial. You are now ready to give the vaccine. |
Inject!
5. To give subcutaneous vaccines, lift skin into a triangle and inject into the middle of the triangle. |
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| AGE |
VACCINATION |
| 5 wks |
Parvovirus: For puppies at high risk. Check with your local veterinarian. |
| 6 & 9 wks |
Combination vaccine* without leptospirosis.
Coronavirus: Where coronavirus is a concern. |
| 12 wks or older |
Rabies: Given by your local
veterinarian (age at vaccination
may vary according to local law). |
| 12 & 15 wks |
Combination vaccine*: Include
leptospirosis where it is a concern,
or if traveling to an area where it
occurs.
Coronavirus:
Where coronavirus
is a concern.
Lyme: Where Lyme
disease is a concern or if traveling |
| Adult |
Combination vaccine*: Include
leptospirosis where it is a concern,
or if traveling to an area where it
occurs.
Coronavirus:
Where coronavirus
is a concern.
Lyme: Where Lyme disease is a
concern or if traveling to an area
where it occurs.
Rabies: Given by your local
veterinarian (time interval between
vaccinations may vary according
to local law). |
These recommendations vary depending
on the age, breed, and health status
of the dog, the potential of the dog to
be exposed to the disease, the type of
vaccine, whether the dog is used for
breeding, and the geographical area
where the dog lives or may visit.
*A combination vaccine, often called a 5-
way vaccine, usually includes adenovirus
cough and hepatitis, canine distemper,
parainfluenza, and parvovirus. Some
combination vaccines may also include
leptospirosis (7-way vaccines) and/or
coronavirus. The inclusion of either
canine adenovirus-1 or adenovirus-
2 in a vaccine will protect against
both adenovirus cough and hepatitis;
adenovirus-2 is highly preferred.
**Some puppies may need additional
vaccinations against parvovirus
after 15 weeks of age. Consult
with your local veterinarian.
Bordetella and parainfluenza: For complete
canine cough protection, we recommend
Intra-Trac III ADT . For dogs that are
shown, in field trials, or are boarded,
we recommend vaccination every six to twelve months with Intra-Trac III ADT. |
Use needles & syringes only once!
With any vaccine or injectable medication, always use a separate sterile needle and
syringe for each injection. Safely dispose of all used syringes and needles. |
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We strongly recommend air service to ensure your vaccines arrive in peak condition. Due to the temperature sensitivity of vaccines, we will not be able to replace or accept returns on vaccines that are shipped ground service.
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