Why do dogs need to be vaccinated?

Since rabies is a zoonotic infectious disease, it is still the first important infectious disease in China. Mandatory rabies vaccination for dogs is to protect the safety of both humans and dogs. Shared health interests. Dog breeding regulations stipulate that dogs must be vaccinated against rabies, which shows how seriously the government takes rabies.
In addition to rabies vaccine, six-part vaccine is also very important. Although rabies is dangerous, you can only be infected if you are bitten by a sick dog. However, viruses such as canine distemper and parvovirus can be spread through contact with sick dogs, sniffing, playing, etc., and the chance of getting sick is much higher than that of rabies. , and the fatality rate is also very high.

Time to vaccinate dogs

As long as the puppies are in good health, they can get the first shot of six doses after 50 days, and then the next shot every 20 days, for a total of 3 injections, then one injection per year is enough; rabies vaccine should be injected after 3 months, and then one injection per year. The immunity period of rabies vaccine and six-linked vaccine is about 11 months. After the immunity period, the next shot must be injected in time.

Precautions for dog vaccination

1. The puppies or adult dogs that have just been purchased should be observed for about a week before being vaccinated. Do not take a bath and try to feed them the original diet. and use original toys. If you see that the dog is in a weak condition, it is best to go to the hospital to get serum to increase resistance. After ensuring that the dog is in good condition, you can directly get the vaccine.
2. Most dogs will not react after being vaccinated. A few dogs will have rashes, weakness and other stress reactions after being vaccinated. They are allergic and should be treated by a pet doctor in time.
3. The dog should not go out or take a bath within one week after receiving the vaccine.