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Tetanus is not common in dogs, therefore they are not routinely vaccinated. The disease is caused by a bacteria, closridium tetani. There is a killed vaccine, Tetanustoxoid, which can be administered to pups older than four months. Two vaccinations a month apart then a booster annually is necessary for protection. Tomorrow I will start to [...]

Rabies is a viral disease of warm blooded animals and is transmitted by biting. It can be transmitted to humans by a bite from a rabid dog. The disease in most cases is fatal. Rabies occurs worldwide except in Australia, Ireland, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden and the UK. The vaccine is a [...]

This disease can be dangerous to humans. Dogs living in areas where domestic and wild animals are known to have the disease should be vaccinated. The vaccine is a killed form of the bacteria. Vaccination procedure. Puppies: Vaccinated at nine, twelve and fifteen weeks of age. Adults: An annual booster vaccination.

This virus is commonly known as kennel cough. The vaccine is a modified live virus. Vaccination procedure. Puppies: They are given the modified live vaccine at twelve to fourteen weeks and sixteen to eighteen weeks. Adults: Adult dogs should be given a booster vaccination annually. It is not recommended for use in pregnant bitches. A [...]

There are two types of this vaccine, killed or modified live virus. It is suspected that the protection from the killed vaccine may only last for six months. Vaccination procedure. Puppies: Vaccination with either killed or modified live vaccine at six to eight weeks, twelve to fourteen weeks and sixteen to eighteen weeks. Adults: An [...]

There are two types of this vaccine, either killed or modified live virus. The latter acts more quickly to give protection and immunity lasts longer. In the past, a small percentage of dogs given the modified live virus vaccine developed a blue haze of the cornea (surface of the eye). Certain manufacturers claim that their [...]

This is a modified live virus vaccine. Vaccination procedure. Puppies: Vaccination at six to eight weeks, twelve to fourteen weeks and sixteen to eighteen weeks. Adults: An annual booster vaccination. Bitches: Vaccination of pregnant bitches with modified live virus vaccine is not recommended. A bitch that has regular annual booster vaccination before pregnancy occurs will [...]

Vaccines stimulate the puppy’s immune system to produce antibodies against specific viruses. The antibodies remain in the bloodstream for varying periods of time; it is important that regular booster vaccinations are given throughout the dog’s life. Vaccination at six to eight weeks, twelve to fourteen weeks and sixteen to eighteen weeks of age will ensure [...]

Young puppies are temporarily protected for a maximum period of 16 weeks against many diseases by the antibodies received through their mother’s first milk (colostrum). The young puppy will respond to vaccination when these maternal antibodies decline to a sufficiently low level. The decline may occur at any time in the six to sixteen week [...]