During your childhood days you had to have vaccinations at regular intervals in your life such as measles, tetanus, and other shots. Same holds true for your pets as well. We will look particularly at dog vaccinations, as they are a very common pet to have. Keep in mind certain vaccinations are required for cats as well.

Dogs need to have vaccinations to guard against disease. Puppy dogs need distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and corona combination between six to eight, nine to eleven, twelve to fourteen, and sixteen to seventeen weeks. They will also need these shots again every twelve months. The next vaccination is a bordetella given at fourteen weeks and every six months. Rabies must be given at sixteen weeks and again every twelve to thirty- six months.


These measures will provide protection to your pets from human diseases and other problems that could arise. A few more vaccinations are the giardia at fourteen and seventeen weeks, with a yearly dose.  Lyme is another type administered at fourteen and seventeen weeks as well as yearly.  

It is possible that statutory regulations require a different administering chart. It is in your interest to speak with your vet to gain the correct information for your breed of dog as well as the appropriate vaccinations. Dogs are “man’s best friend”. It is in your interest to give proper care that includes treatments.  

As the owner of a pet, it is your duty to provide it with love and attention. You must provide proper care on a day-to-day basis like:

* having a routine feeding time
* visiting the vet for the proper vaccinations.
 
Vaccinations,proper diet and exercise help provide longevity to your pets. Even if you have a vet at hand it is always good to be informed about your pets care. Vaccinations when not administered properly can harm your pets. Pets also deserve same care and upbringing as a human.

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