World Pet Day 2023: Five important vaccinations for dogs animal caregivers must know about

At a time when health has finally become a matter of priority for many especially after the pandemic hit our lives These concerns are not just restricted to humans but for animals too Anyone whos ever had a pet knows how important it is to get them vaccinated on time to protect them against all known diseases whether minor or major oneWhen it comes to dogs vaccination is paramount early on along with periodic booster doses afterwards The full range of puppy vaccinations begin from as early as 68 weeks of age and should be completed within 1216 months of age after which the booster doses usually start most of them once in a yearSo to make life easier for pet parents all over we have detailed the five most important vaccinations for your canine friendRabiesRabies is a deadly zoonotic disease that can spread from animals to human beings as well Rabies is transmitted by the Lyssa virus invading the central nervous system and causing headaches anxiety hallucinations excessive drooling increased aggressiveness fear of water paralysis and death in almost 100 per cent of cases if infected Hence the first and then periodic rabies shots are critical to protect your furry friend beginning from 12 weeks of ageWatch now Inside Mumbairsquos Dog Cuddling Centre Cute Moments Cuddling DogsDistemperDistemper also known as Carres disease is a highly contagious viral disease that can lead to acute gastrointestinal issues respiratory problems such as severe cough with puslike discharge from the eyes and nose and even fatal convulsions and paralysis There is no effective treatment for distemper and vaccinations from 8 weeks of age are the only way to protect your dogParvovirusYet another highly contagious and potentially fatal disease the Canine Parvovirus is an extremely resistant DNA virus that young pups and older dogs are especially susceptible to Symptoms usually include severe vomiting high fever up to 415 degree Celsius and bloody diarrhoea and without treatment young dogs can die from dehydration or intoxication within just 72 hours of contracting the disease In fact even animals that have survived the disease can succumb to the longterm consequences within a few years including immunodeficiency and heart problems Vaccinations for Parvovirus also begin at eight weeks of age clubbed with three other shotsHepatitisCaused by the canine adenovirus 1 CAV1 that is usually transmitted through water or food containing urine and can cause a number of symptoms like fever and inflammation of the eyes and kidneys Without proper treatment or vaccination beginning from eight weeks of age the virus can quickly reach the liver causing fatigue vomiting and diarrhoea and even death in younger dogs or those with weaker immunityWatch now Pet Loverrsquos Shanty In Chembur Home To 30 CatsLeptospirosisYet another zoonotic disease Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria and could very likely not have any symptoms at all making it especially dangerous for both animals and humans This is caused by the Leptospira bacterium commonly found in contaminated soil or water this highly infectious disease can result in severe organ damage in young or immunocompromised dogs often leading to death As such Leptospirosis vaccinations are also critical for your furry friends continued good health beginning from eight weeks of ageWhile these are the five most basic but critical vaccinations for your canine companions they may also require additional shots for other diseases including the coronavirus throughout their lives For comprehensive guidance and easy scheduling and tracking of your dogs vaccinations you can get in touch with the wide range of experienced and knowledgeable veterinarians at DCC Animal HospitalAlso ReadKeep water bowls for animals to escape summer heat Aishwarya RajinikanthThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever