I. Immunization and vaccination
Immunity is the body’s natural ability to resist diseases. The principle of vaccination is to give the body a small and completely harmless dose of the infectious antigen, so that the body can acquire immunity.
2. Immunity of pets
1. Maternal acquired immune protection: as long as the bitch or Mother cats are immune, and pups are usually protected during the first few weeks of life after breastfeeding. However, this acquired immune protection wears off very quickly, and after a few weeks the pet is at risk of contracting the disease. In this case, immunizations are required to replace maternal antibodies to provide protection for the pet.
2. The first vaccination of the pet: The first immunization of the pet usually consists of two injections with an interval of two to four weeks. This immunization can begin as early as 4-6 weeks of age, but usually pups are past this age when they are brought home, so they need to be vaccinated as soon as possible. Before injecting the vaccine, it is best to take your pet for a full body check to ensure that the pet’s body is in a healthy state.
Third, about re-immunity
Immunity to disease is not permanent Maintain, but will gradually weaken, and once the pet’s immunity begins to weaken, it will be at risk of contracting the disease again. So for some diseases, booster immunization is required every three years, while for some diseases, booster immunization is required every year. It is recommended that owners give their pets a health check once a year, and at the same time inject vaccines that require booster immunization.
4. Which diseases can be prevented by immunization?
Immunoprophylaxis is one of the most effective ways to reduce pets from contracting certain diseases. Pet diseases that can be prevented by vaccination include canine parvovirus, canine distemper, infectious hepatitis, Leptospirosis, foetal cough, rabies, etc., among which canine small and canine distemper are all diseases that puppies are very susceptible to, and the damage caused to puppies is also very fatal.
The owner should remember that nothing will happen after the pet is vaccinated. Regular immunization is especially important to maintain protection, and the immunization record is also important. Very important and must be stored properly. If your pet has any discomfort after being vaccinated, be sure to seek medical attention immediately. If you have other related questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
