Whether you buy or adopt a dog, one of the things you should do to ensure its health is vaccinate him. Thus, you will largely prevent them from contracting such dangerous diseases as the coronavirus or infectious hepatitis.
If it is the first time that you live with a furry one and you don't know which ones you have to give him, don't worry. Then we will tell you what are the vaccines that I should give my dog.
Vaccination plan for dogs
Although the same microorganisms that produce the diseases that our friend may suffer do not coexist in all countries, the vaccination plan actually varies very little, and it is more or less like this:
- At 45 days of life: first dose of parvovirus vaccine.
- 8-10 weeks: you will be put on the multipurpose one, which will protect you against parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and leptospirosis.
- 12 to 14 weeks: the multipurpose is put on him again.
- 16 to 18 weeks: You are given the tracheobronchitis vaccine, which will protect you from parainfluenza and borderline.
- 20 to 24 weeks: You are given the rabies vaccine.
- Once a year: you get the booster vaccine, which will protect you against parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, leptospirosis, borderline and rabies.
NOTE: The rabies vaccine is mandatory, and you can be penalized if they discover that your dog has not been vaccinated. Remember that puppy vaccinations They are very important in the first months of life to avoid serious problems or infections that could be life threatening.
What you should know about vaccines
Vaccines are sleeping microorganisms (viruses, bacteria) that, once they enter the body of a living being, their immune system begins to produce antibodies, which will attack these microbes. But don't worry: the dog won't get sick; But if tomorrow you come into contact with a virus or bacteria, as you will already have the antibodies formed, you will be able to fight them much more easily.
Each vaccine it costs about 20 Euros, except for rabies which are 30. To ensure the safety of the animal, it is recommended to administer a pill about 15 days before to eliminate possible internal parasites it can have.
We hope we have clarified your doubts about the vaccines you should give your dog. If not, do not hesitate to ask  .