Vaccinations for puppies up to one year: table and graph

Why do you need to vaccinate your pet?

There is a misconception among novice dog breeders that if a pet does not interact with other dogs and does not walk in parks with other dogs, then it does not need routine vaccination. Veterinarians never cease to convince such skeptics otherwise. Pets need to be vaccinated for several reasons:

most dog infections are transmitted by airborne droplets or through excrement, so a person can bring them into the house along with shoes, on clothing, etc.;
many diseases are dangerous not only for the normal functioning of dogs, but also for the human body;
A Chihuahua puppy has an extremely vulnerable immune system.

Modern veterinarians strongly recommend vaccinating Chihuahua babies against the following diseases:

rabies;
carnivore plague;
infectious hepatitis;
parainfluenza;
leptospirosis;
adenoviral infection;
viral enteritis.

Vaccination of Chihuahuas is especially important for representatives of the breed who often attend exhibitions. Such pets need not only excellent immunity from diseases, but also a veterinary passport with vaccination marks, confirming the dog’s safety in terms of infectious diseases.

Why do dogs need vaccinations?

Often, novice dog breeders or amateur dog breeders who do not want to delve into the intricacies and details of the care and maintenance of dwarf breed dogs make a huge mistake by refusing to vaccinate their pet. Vaccinations are done in order to protect the animal from contracting infections, some of which are dangerous to human health and life. Do you walk your Chihuahua in a fenced area of your garden plot, where there are no other animals and you can’t get infected?

This opinion is wrong. Most infectious diseases are transmitted by airborne droplets and through excrement that a person can carry on the soles of shoes. The exception is rabies, which is transmitted through direct contact with a sick animal. But can you be sure that some stray cat will not jump over the garden fence or that a sick bird will not fly in?

Modern veterinary medicine suggests vaccinating Chihuahuas against the following diseases:

rabies;
parainfluenza;
infectious type hepatitis;
viral enteritis;
carnivore plague;
adenoviral infections;
leptospirosis.

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Also, vaccination of the animal is necessary if the Chihuahua is expected to participate in exhibitions and competitions. Are you planning a trip abroad and would like to take your pet with you? Dogs must have a veterinary passport, which will contain all the information about the vaccinations received.

Vaccination calendar

A Chihuahua puppy is vaccinated according to a vaccination schedule specially developed by veterinarians for this breed. The vaccine should be administered exclusively by an experienced specialist in a veterinary clinic or office, which will protect the pet from complications of the procedure.

The first vaccination is usually given to puppies at eight months of age. Some dog owners prefer to vaccinate small Chihuahuas by the end of the first month of their life, but doctors do not welcome this practice, since such human actions often result in dire consequences for the puppy. About a week and a half before the vaccine is administered, the dog must be dewormed by giving an anthelmintic (preferably in the form of a suspension). Many veterinarians advise driving away worms using drugs such as Drontal Junior or Milprazone. The first vaccination helps protect the puppy from the most dangerous canine diseases, including distemper, enteritis, parainfluenza, adenovirus and leptospirosis. To implement it, the drug Nobivak dhppi is used together with Nobivak Lepto, which are well tolerated and rarely cause side effects.

It is advisable to give the second vaccination to the dog at 12 weeks of its life. At this time, the pet is administered the same drug as the previous time. Such actions allow you to consolidate the results of the first vaccination and develop strong immunity in the puppy’s body. 1.5 weeks before the injection, the pet should undergo preventive deworming. The third vaccination is recommended after the replacement of baby teeth (at approximately 8 to 11 months of age). Then every year Chihuahuas need revaccination, which is carried out at the same time.

When to vaccinate

At what age should Chihuahua puppies start receiving vaccinations? What vaccinations are considered mandatory? Is there any vaccination schedule?

Typically, such questions are asked by dog breeders who have recently acquired a four-legged friend. The best solution would be to consult a veterinarian, who will not only examine your pet, but also create an individual vaccination schedule for the dog. Regardless of the age of the Chihuahua and the order of vaccination, before vaccination you must make sure that the animal feels well and is not sick. If you have any doubts about your pet's health, seek help from a doctor at a veterinary hospital. Also give your dog an anthelmintic in advance (approximately 10-14 days before the scheduled injection date). According to the recommendations of veterinarians, the following drugs are suitable for Chihuahuas: Drontal Junior, Dosalid, Milprazone. If the helminths are not eliminated, there is a high probability that the vaccine will not work on the animal.

First vaccination

The first vaccination for a Chihuahua puppy is given at the age of 8 weeks. Although it is not uncommon for breeders to vaccinate a small animal at the age of 4 weeks. The advisability of such early vaccination has not been scientifically proven, so it is enough to vaccinate an 8-week-old pet. Nobivak Lepto or Nobivak DHPPi + Nobivak Lepto are suitable for vaccination. Protects against viral enteritis, plague, parainfluenza, adenovirus and leptospirosis.

Second vaccination

When to get the second vaccination? Refer to the schedule drawn up by your veterinarian. Typically, secondary vaccination occurs at 12 weeks from birth of the Chihuahua. The same medications are used as for the first injection.

Third vaccination

For the third vaccination, the same vaccine that was used previously is selected. The vaccination period is after the change of primary teeth (falls at the age of 8–11 months). In the future, it is necessary to do annual revaccination to protect the animal from viral and infectious diseases.

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Rabies vaccination

The rabies vaccination is considered the most difficult for a small animal. This vaccination can be given only after comprehensive vaccination has been completed (three previous vaccinations). Not all clinics are licensed to vaccinate animals against rabies. To protect your pet, check with your veterinarian for the appropriate license.

Rabies vaccination

Rabies is one of the most feared infectious diseases known to mankind. Its pathogens are equally dangerous for representatives of the animal world and humans. The disease is one of the fatal pathologies, so its prevention is one of the main tasks of modern epidemiology.

It has been proven that rabies vaccination is most difficult for Chihuahua puppies to tolerate. It is after this that negative consequences and complications most often arise. Therefore, vaccination that protects the dog’s body from rabies should be done at the age of at least 12 months and only after comprehensive vaccination against viral infections and leptospirosis.

The best vaccinations for Chihuahuas

New addition to your home? You have a puppy who in the future claims to take his rightful place as a member of the family. And of course, everyone tries to provide their pet with a healthy and happy life. To protect your dog from infectious and viral diseases, a number of vaccines have been developed. In this article we will try to understand the drugs on the market.

First of all, there is a need to select a complex vaccine. There are several leaders in this category:

– “Nobivac” (Puppy, DHPPi, RL, L, R) (Holland)

– “Eurican DHPPi2_ LR”, “Hexadog” (France)

– “Vangard 5”; Vanguard 7 (USA)

All these vaccines are produced by well-known large foreign companies that have earned trust all over the world.

The components of the Nobivak vaccines are deciphered as follows: D - for the fight against plague, H - against hepatitis, P - against parvovirus infection, Pi - against parainfluenza, L - Lepto - leptospirosis and R - Rabies - rabies. For convenience, Nobivac L and R can be used either together in one vaccine or separately. Typically, single-component vaccines (monovalent) Nobivac L and Nobivac R are used in conjunction with the complex Nobivac DHPPi. The vaccine has detailed instructions on when to vaccinate your pet. Primary vaccination is recommended at 6-8 weeks, and to protect puppies from 4 weeks, Intervet has developed the Nobivac Puppy vaccine, which protects against distemper and parvovirus.

Algorithm of actions when missing vaccination

Sometimes it happens that the puppy’s owner missed the vaccination and failed to give his pet the necessary injection on time. In such cases, you need competent consultation with a specialist regarding further tactics for managing your four-legged pet. If the delay in vaccination did not exceed two weeks, the doctor will most likely decide to administer the vaccine once. In case of more significant deviations in the timing, it is recommended to vaccinate as for puppies, that is, with subsequent revaccination.

Quarantine

After vaccination, a four-legged patient needs a special quarantine. During this time, for 2 weeks, the puppy’s owner must closely monitor the health of his pet and, in case of the most minor deviations, immediately contact a veterinarian.

Quarantine after vaccination includes:

complete refusal to walk outside and take water treatments;
maximum limitation of any contact between the Chihuahua and other animals;
control that the dog does not scratch the skin at the site of vaccine administration.

Advantages and disadvantages

When deciding to vaccinate German Shepherd dogs, the owner must understand that he is saving the pet’s life. After all, without a vaccine, many small dogs die.

Consequences after administration of the vaccine

Like any intervention, Chihuahua vaccination can have a number of undesirable reactions and consequences, which every puppy breeder must be prepared for in order to respond to their development in time. Veterinarians include such complications of vaccination:

a slight increase in the animal’s general body temperature, decreased appetite and weakness in the first days after the injection;
the appearance of a lump at the injection site;
lack of interest in food, favorite toys, owner.

If such changes occur, the owner of a Chihuahua is obliged to consult a doctor to clarify the severity of the consequences of vaccination and correct such pathological disorders.

Cost of vaccination

The price of preventive medications for Chihuahuas depends on several factors:

manufacturer of the vaccine;
the region of its distribution;
seller's pricing policy.

On average, the cost of vaccination in our country is about 200-250 rubles. for Nobivak and 150-200 rubles. for Eurikan.