We sell dog and cat vaccinations that you can administer to your pet on your own at home
. These include the Canine SpectraTM 10, Canine Spectra 10+ Lyme, Canine SpectraTM 9, Canine SpectraTM 6, Canine SpectraTM 5, Kennel-JecTM 2, Canine KC 3, Feline Focus Cat Vax 3 + FeLV, and Feline FocusTM 3 (vaccine drops).
Can I give my dogs their own shots?
Some vaccinations, like rabies shots, cannot be self-administered by owners
. Dogs may have a severe reaction to the shots and may require immediate emergency medical attention.
What is a 5 in 1 vaccine for dogs?
5 in 1 (DHPP)
DHPP is
a canine vaccine that prevents distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and two types of adenovirus (hepatitis)
. Dogs should receive the DHPP vaccine at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, one year later, and then 1 to 3 years after that. Previously, dogs received DHPP yearly afterward.
How long is the rabies vaccine good for?
How Long Does the Rabies Vaccine Last? Protection can last anywhere from
six months to two years
, depending on the type of vaccine received. Pre-exposure vaccination offers two years protection and is often recommended for travelers.
What is the difference between a 1 year and 3 year rabies vaccine?
(Generally, the only difference between the 1-year rabies vaccine and the 3-year rabies vaccine is
how it’s labeled
.) On revaccination, the pet is considered immunized immediately. It’s also important to know who is authorized to administer a rabies vaccine. Usually, the answer is a licensed veterinarian.
Which dog vaccines are absolutely necessary?
- Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHPP). Commonly called the “distemper shot,” this combination vaccine actually protects against the four diseases in its full name.
- Rabies. Rabies virus is fatal and all mammals, including humans, are susceptible to infection.
Do dog vaccines need to be refrigerated?
Once unloaded, vaccines should be stored in a refrigerator maintained at 35-45°F (2-7°C)
. Temperatures higher or lower than this range can result in the death of the living vaccine organisms, leaving the product ineffective.
How do dogs get rabies?
Your pet can contract rabies if it is bitten by a rabid animal or if it gets the saliva or brain/spinal tissue of an infected animal – dead or alive – in their eyes, nose, mouth, or an open cut. The rabies virus affects the central nervous system.
What does the 9 in 1 shot cover?
Spectra 9 vaccine is a combination of immunogenic, attenuated strains of
Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus Type 2 (CAV-2), Canine Parainfluenza, and Canine Parvovirus Type 2b
, propagated in cell line tissue cultures.
What does a 7 in 1 shot cover?
The seven-in-one vaccine gets its name from the amount of vaccines it contains. This formulation typically contains a combination of vaccines that help to prevent
adenovirus, hepatitis, canine distemper, parainfluenza, parvovirus and two strains of leptospirosis
.
What happens if your dog is not vaccinated?
If dogs aren’t vaccinated at a young age,
they will be vulnerable to diseases such as rabies, canine distemper, hepatitis, canine parvovirus, Lyme disease, canine influenza, leptospirosis, and kennel cough
.
When should rabies vaccine be given to dogs?
Rabies vaccine – Rabies vaccines for dogs are required by law in the U.S. All dogs should be vaccinated for rabies at
approximately 14 weeks of age, and then again at one year of age
. Depending on your local regulations, re-vaccination should happen every one to three years.
What dog vaccines should not be given together?
The rabies vaccine should be administered by itself at a later date, apart from the other three “core” vaccines (
distemper, parvo-virus, and adenovirus
), and in another part of the dog’s body.
Does 5 in 1 vaccine include rabies?
Vaccinating your dog for rabies also protects you and your family, as the virus can be passed from dogs to humans.
The Rabies vaccine should be given as well as the 5 in 1
.
What happens if rabies vaccination is delayed for dog?
Rabies is a potentially fatal zoonotic disease. If an unvaccinated (or overdue for vaccination) dog or cat is exposed to a rabid animal or bites a human,
the animal may be subjected to extended quarantine periods and, in some cases, euthanasia
.
Does rabies vaccine give lifetime immunity?
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Can rabies occur after 20 years?
The incubation period of rabies in humans is generally 20–60 days. However, fulminant disease can become symptomatic within 5–6 days; more worrisome, in 1%–3% of cases the incubation period is >6 months.
Confirmed rabies has occurred as long as 7 years after exposure
, but the reasons for this long latency are unknown.
What is the best rabies vaccine for dogs?
NOBIVAC
®
3-RABIES
PROVIDES 3 YEAR PROTECTION AGAINST RABIES
This product has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy dogs, cats and ferrets 12 weeks of age or older against rabies.
Can a dog carry rabies without showing symptoms?
Extensive studies on dogs, cats, and ferrets show that
the rabies virus can be excreted in the saliva of infected animals several days before illness is apparent
.
Is rabies vaccine safe for older dogs?
A:
There is no evidence that vaccination increases the risk of any disorders in senior dogs
. Vaccinations are spaced out as dogs age not because the vaccines are unsafe but because the duration of immunity is longer with repeated use. Depending on the vaccine, initial doses protect for three weeks to a year.
Should rabies shot be given separately?
Rabies vaccines should be given alone, separated from all other vaccinations by at least two weeks
. Because rabies is the only vaccine required by law, I recommend that it be the only repetitive vaccine you give your pet. You can titer for all other diseases.
What is the name of injection for dog bite?
Rabies vaccine
is given to persons who have been exposed (eg, by a bite, scratch, or lick) to an animal that is known, or thought, to have rabies. This is called post-exposure prophylaxis.
What shots should dogs get yearly?
The core vaccines include the
DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvo, and parainfluenza)
. Your pup will also need a rabies vaccination, which is usually around $15—20. (Some clinics include the cost of the rabies vaccination.)
What happens if a dog vaccine gets warm?
Temperature is critical in maintaining potency. If the vaccine becomes too warm during shipment to the distributor or while being stored at the distributor,
it is inactivated
.
What is a dog cold?
Dogs and cats do catch colds, and their symptoms are just like humans. Both may have
discharge from their noses, “wet” or labored breathing from congestion, sneezing (especially wet sneezes), watery eyes and lethargy (napping more, showing low energy)
. The cold symptoms will likely last 5-10 days.
Can you freeze dog Shots?
While exposure to any inappropriate conditions can affect potency of refrigerated vaccines,
a single exposure to freezing temperatures (0° C [32° F] or colder) will destroy some
. Liquid vaccines that contain an aluminum adjuvant can permanently lose potency when exposed to freezing temperatures.