How often should dogs be vaccinated?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How often should dogs be vaccinated?

Generally, dogs are vaccinated once a year. Dogs can be vaccinated after they are 45 days old and in good physical condition. The first vaccination requires 3 shots of infectious disease vaccine and 1 shot of rabies vaccine. The first three injections are spaced 21 days apart, and the rabies vaccine should be injected one week after the last injection. After adulthood, a booster vaccination can be done every 11 months.

Precautions for dog vaccination:

1. After vaccination, be sure to observe the dog’s condition. If there is loss of appetite, fever, facial swelling and other allergies, It is recommended to take it to the pet hospital for relevant examination and treatment in time.

2. Do not bathe the dog 4-5 days before and after vaccination to avoid causing the dog to catch a cold and affecting the effectiveness of the vaccination.

3. Canine infectious disease vaccines are biological agents and are sensitive to temperature changes. It is recommended to go to a regular pet hospital for vaccination. It is not recommended to buy vaccines by yourself to avoid buying inferior or ineffective vaccines. .