Puppy
Vaccines
When you get a new puppy it is imperative that he receive
all his proper puppy vaccines. These protect him from getting
diseases if he becomes exposed to them.
When the pet doctor injects a vaccine into your puppy, it "teaches" the
pup’s immune system what a disease organism looks like.
But the vaccine contains only weak or dead versions of the
organism, so the puppy's immune system learns to recognize
it, but without the danger of serious infection.
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Later in life, if the organism ever
attacks, the puppy’s immune system is already
prepared to fight it off because of the vaccine.
When a puppy receives a puppy vaccine, his body
forms antibodies that can fight that particular disease.
With the antibody already in the puppy’s system,
it will have a better chance of fighting off the
infection.
Puppies should receive their puppy vaccines beginning
when they are under the age of four months. Your
vet will know which vaccines to give, and in what
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It's also important to give booster shots. These keep the
puppy vaccines current. You need to do this so that your
puppy's immunity continues to be strong. Some vets have a
reminder system, and will phone you or send out a postcard
to let you know when it's time for booster shots. However,
it's good if you also keep your own records of all shots,
medical treatments and puppy vaccines, so you'll know when
it’s time.
If you have questions about the puppy vaccines, be sure
to ask your vet for more information. Your vet will know
which vaccines your puppy should receive, no matter when
or where you purchased or adopted your pet. When you adopt
or purchase a puppy, remember to ask if he has received any
of the puppy vaccines. Some breeders and pet shelters are
very responsible and make sure that the first puppy vaccines
have already been given.
It's also important to keep in mind that giving puppy vaccines
is not successful 100% of the time. Some puppies have weaker
immune systems. This means that a puppy can come down sick
with a disease even if he has received all the proper puppy
vaccines at all the right times. If your puppy seems to be
ill, even if he has received all his vaccines, don’t
hesitate to contact your vet.
It is very important for the health of your puppy that,
in addition to receiving all his puppy vaccines, you also
need to keep a careful eye on how your puppy is feeling and
acting.
This will help you keep your pet alive, healthy and happy
for many years to come.
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