Vaccinations - A must for your dog

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Did you bring home your dog but don't really know about vaccinations? Are you unsure about how to keep yourself updated with the vaccinations that you need to get your pet done? Well, you are at the right place, this write-up will help you understand about the deadly diseases that your dog is susceptible to and the ways how you can prevent it. Vaccines help prevent many serious illnesses and giving the vaccine shots timely will not only keep your dog safe from the diseases but will also ensure a long, healthy life. Your registered veterinarian will determine a vaccine regime according to which you have to get your dog the shots.

So what basically is a vaccine? 

A vaccine contains antigen which may seem like sick-causing organism, which is injected into the dog's system. When a dog is exposed to the disease, its system will now be ready to fight it off or curb the harmful effects to a large extent.



The vaccines are given by vet and has to be given in specific time period. It includes vaccines for the following diseases:

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• Bordella 
• Canine Distemper
• Canine Hepatitis
• Canine Parainfluenza
• Corona virus
• Heartworm
• Kennel cough
• Leptospirosis
• Lyme disease
• Parvovirus
• Rabies

Canine Distemper, Corona virus, Leptospirosis,  Parainfluenza, Parvovirus and Rabies are considered as core vaccines which must be given to all dog, on yearly basis. The vet will make a schedule and you have to take your dog to get the shots. It is better if a gap of minimum 15 days is maintained between the vaccine shots. These vaccines have to repeated every year, it will not only keep your dog healthy but also strengthen its immune system to live a long healthy life.

Other vaccines are equally important too, depending on the dog's system and requirement, it may be administered by your vet time to time. 

It is important for you to keep handy a medical journal which will contain  the important dates when the vaccine shots are given and the due date when you need to get it done. Dogs are prone to worms, so make sure you do a full deworming before getting the vaccines done, since its system will ensure maximum immunization. Remember, vaccines should be always administered when the dog is active and healthy. If your dog is sick, the vaccines may not work as it is supposed to work, thus will make your dog more sick.