What Vaccination schedule do you subscribe to for your newly born puppy ?

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By: abhay | 24 Mar 2009

Vaccination depends a lot of geographical and environment situations. Like in India rabies is done at 90 days while in Europe its anyday after 74 days. and rabies after first shot is not needed for the whole life of dog as rabies has been totally eradicated there. while in india its a must each year.

A newborn puppy is not naturally immune to diseases. However, it does have some antibody protection which is derived from its mother's blood via the placenta. The next level of immunity is from antibodies derived from the first milk. This is the milk produced from the time of birth and continuing for 36-48 hours. This antibody-rich milk is called colostrum. The puppy does not continue to receive antibodies through its mother's milk. It only receives antibodies until it is two days of age.
There are conflict on the dates on vaccinations too. Some researchers say its better to vaccinate after 90 days as colostrum is active for 90 days and vaccinating before that leave the body unprotected as colostrum and vaccine conflict. So far no conclusion has been found or rather i do not have the knowledge. But not being a vet i would go for puppy DP, 9-1 ,rabies and 9-1 booster.

possible vaccination schedule for the 'average' puppy is shown below.

Puppy Vaccination Schedule
Age Vaccination
5 weeks Parvovirus: for puppies at high risk of exposure to parvo, some veterinarians recommend vaccinating at 5 weeks. Check with your veterinarian.
6 & 9 weeks Combination vaccine* without leptospirosis.
Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern.
12 weeks or older Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age at vaccination may vary according to local law).
12-16 weeks** Combination vaccine
Leptospirosis: include leptosporosis in the combination vaccine where leptospirosis 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.
Adult (boosters)§ Combination vaccine
Leptospirosis: include leptospirosis in the combination vaccine where leptospirosis 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).
*A combination vaccine, often called a 5-way vaccine, usually includes adenovirus cough and hepatitis, 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.

By: Anil @ DoggiesDude | 24 Mar 2009

Thanks a lot for the information provided dude .Now just a personal question , which brand do you prefer and why ? for this schedule of yours - puppy DP , 9-1 , rabies , 9-1 booster.

Also do you give boosters to your dogs every year , religiously or you tend to delay it or say skipping it for a year or two .

By: Baawli Poonch | 24 Mar 2009

Pfizer. yes its my schedule. after an age of 1 yr i gives 9-1 and rabies only...followed these only as vet suggested it. now am studying abt homepathic vaccination which has come in market. Dr manish has immense knowledge on the same.

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By: Anil @ DoggiesDude | 24 Mar 2009

Thanks again yaar :-)

By: Baawli Poonch | 24 Mar 2009

WEEKS

WHAT TO DO
3 weeks Deworming the pup for round worms and hook worms
4 weeks Vaccination against Parvovirus and Distemper if bitch is not vaccinated.
5 weeks Booster Vaccination against Parvovirus and Distemper.
6 weeks Vaccination against Parvovirus and Distemper if bitch is vaccinated.
7 to 8 weeks Booster Vaccination against Parvovirus and Distemper
8 to 9 weeks Parvo, Adeno, Leptospirosis, Coronavirus, Parainfluenza, Bordetella
8 to 12 weeks Deworming and Antirabies Vaccination
15 to 16 weeks Booster vaccination for Rabies, followed by yearly boosters.
Regular deworming every 3 to 4 months, thereafter.


DISEASE

DESCRIPTION

VACCINATION
Canine Distemper
A usually fatal viral disease that causes respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous system problems. Every 3 weeks until 12-14 weeks (6,9,12 weeks or 8, 11, 14 weeks), followed by an annual booster
Canine Hepatitis
A viral disease of the liver. Included with distemper vaccine
Parainfluenza
A virus that is part of the group of viruses and bacteria known to cause kennel cough, the canine equivalent of our cold. As above
Viral Diarrhoea
Canine Parvo virus
Canine Corona virus A dangerous and sometimes deadly (especially in puppies} intestinal disease As above, but some vets vaccinate for Parvo until 5 months of age against corona at 8-9 weeks of age.
Leptospirosis
A bacterial disease that affects the liver and kidneys. As above, but many veterinarians do not include until 9 weeks of age
Kennel cough
A group of viruses such as CAV2, CAV 1, Parainfluenza and bacteria such as Bordetella bronchiseptica are known to cause kennel cough First at 8-9 weeks and booster after 4 weeks and annual vaccination
Rabies
A deadly viral disease of the nervous system that affects alt mammals, including humans. May be difficult to detect. First vaccine at 3 months, booster 9-1 2 months later and then every 1-3 years, depending on vaccine.

By: hardyboy | 24 Mar 2009

my dog is 1.5 year old in first year my vet gave him all vaccination of brand i.e intervet...n for corona he uses pfizer...n now for booster he uses......brand i.e fort dodge....n again for corona he uses pfizer...n for deworming.......i uses cantel and trizin....

By: hardyboy | 24 Mar 2009