How to vaccinate dogs
Recently, the topic of pet health has become increasingly popular on social media, especially how to scientifically vaccinate dogs. It has become the focus of pet owners. This article combines the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out dog vaccination guidelines for you and provide structured data reference.
1. Why do dogs need to be vaccinated?
Vaccination is the core means of preventing canine distemper, parvovirus and other fatal diseases. According to statistics from pet hospitals, the mortality rate of unvaccinated puppies is as high as 60%-80%.
| Disease name | fatality rate | core vaccine |
|---|---|---|
| canine distemper | 50%-80% | Yes |
| Parvovirus | 90% (puppies) | Yes |
| Rabies | 100% | statutory |
2. Vaccination schedule
According to the latest guidelines from the Chinese Society of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, the following vaccination regimens are recommended:
| age stage | Vaccine type | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 6-8 weeks old | Two-part vaccine (canine distemper + parvovirus) | Health examination required for first immunization |
| 10-12 weeks old | Quadruple/Sixth vaccine | May increase coronavirus protection |
| 14-16 weeks old | rabies vaccine | Immunization certificate required |
| Adulthood | annual booster immunization | It is recommended to test antibody levels |
3. Vaccine Selection Guide
Comparison of current mainstream vaccine brands and characteristics:
| brand | Covered diseases | Protection period | market price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Internet | 6 types | 12 months | 80-120 yuan/needle |
| Zoetis USA | 8 kinds | 36 months | 150-200 yuan/needle |
| Vic, France | 5 kinds | 12 months | 60-100 yuan/needle |
4. Precautions for vaccination
1.Pre-vaccination physical examination: Body temperature needs to be within the range of 38-39°C, with no symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting
2.Adverse reaction response: About 5% of dogs will have low fever, and ice packs need to be prepared for physical cooling.
3.immune blank period: Avoid bathing and going out within 7 days after vaccination
4.Antibody testing: It is recommended to conduct a titer test 21 days after the last vaccination
5. Recent hot discussions
1. The Weibo topic #should dogs be vaccinated every year# has been read more than 200 million times. Experts recommend strengthening core vaccines every three years.
2. Xiaohongshu user shared "Homemade Vaccine Schedule" and received 100,000+ favorites
3. Zhihu hot post discussing "Comparison of the Effects of Imported Vaccines and Domestic Vaccines"
Summary:Scientific vaccination must follow the principle of "timely, appropriate vaccine, and appropriate amount". It is recommended to choose a regular pet hospital and keep complete vaccination records. Regular physical examinations and antibody testing can more accurately protect your dog’s health.
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