Vaccination in dogs
If a female (mother) and was regularly vaccinated carefully always have puppies immediately after birth by a minimal "standard equipment" of antibodies against certain infectious diseases that will be given placenta from the mother of the. Within the first three days of life, then the puppies get additionally via breast milk antibodies, which, with individual variations, provisionally protect the puppies. From about the 6th Weeks of this protection is lost slowly, as the maternal antibodies until the 14th Week of life are reduced.
In general, therefore begins between the 6th . and 8 Week of life with the primary series of puppy booster vaccinations should a puppy in the 12-14.Week of life and possibly in the 16-18. Week of life carried to the animals a duty for the first year to build up immunity to.
From 1 Age must be regularly (annually) repeat vaccination is carried out in order to maintain a constant vaccinated the dog. In the individual case, however, a departure from this pattern may be necessary if, for example, insufficient equipment of the puppies with maternal antibodies is suspected, an increased risk of infection is present, or even an infectious disease to be feared. In all these cases, it is also advisable to / your veterinarian to consult your vet what course of action she / he recommends.
Dog vaccination recommendation
As a primary series of vaccinations puppies are all in the first two years of life
At the age of
8 weeks of life: distemper, HCC *), parvovirus **), leptospirosis
12 weeks of life: distemper, HCC *), parvovirus leptospirosis, rabies
16 weeks of life: distemper, HCC *), parvovirus, rabies ***)
15 months of life: distemper, HCC *), parvovirus leptospirosis, rabies
Presented at an older age animals received their vaccinations in the same intervals.
From the age of 12 weeks of life is a two-dose vaccination at intervals of 3 - 4 weeks, followed by another dose after 1 year, for a successful primary vaccination is sufficient.
*) The systematic vaccination against hepatitis Contagiosa canis (HCC) caused by canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1), has led to this disease in Western Europe dog population only very rarely observed in the. A survey conducted in laboratory investigation revealed that the pathogen could be detected only sporadically.The vaccines available in the market refers to as CAV-2 vaccine virus, which in antigenic relatedness cross immunity to CAV-1 induced due.Adequate protective effect against HCC is expected. CAV-2 is itself in causing diseases mainly attributable to the kennel cough complex. CAV-2 kann post vacc. CAV-2 can post VACC and unvaccinated animals are transferred to Ret, but without causing clinical symptoms
(See leaflet).
**) In at-risk stocks is an additional vaccination at the age of 6 weeks is recommended. The further vaccination recommendation would alter not.
***) The age of 16 weeks of life recommended second . Vaccine goes beyond the legal requirements, but is useful for immunological aspects.
Herpes Vaccine
As a breeder I think it is very important for its breeding dog vaccinated against herpes leave.
The herpes virus may have to beat during the pregnancies.
It can cause early abortion or stillbirth, and also be responsible for the abandoned remains of females.
"The infectious puppies die" - a fatal infectious disease of puppies due to infection with the known canine herpes virus infection (CHV) --- Dog herpes virus.
Vaccination against the dying puppy is now possible.
Maternal immunization
Vaccination of pregnant female antibodies are formed which pups through breast milk and absorb the infection / disease, protect against
The vaccination schedule:
1.Vaccination: 1st day of oestrus to day 10 after the cover date
2. Dose: 1 - 2 weeks before term
What is meant by "Infectious puppies die?
The herpes virus of the dog was the first time in the mid 60s on major diseases of newborn pups found in the United States.Of great importance is the herpes virus in dog breeds especially where there is substantial loss in newborn pups causes. Therefore, this disease as "infectious puppies dying" include. Weak, two to three week old puppies are at particular risk.
What are the symptoms of the infection to visible?
Females are infected during pregnancy, the maternal infection nor are good. Dangerous is the herpes virus, however, the unborn for puppies, because the infection can lead to premature or stillbirths and cause future fertility problems in the bitch be.
Although infection of pregnant female with subsequent miscarriage is possible the infection of young puppies is, however, the more frequent event.The puppies are infected during birth by the dog. After onset of clinical symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting may appear more lively puppies. A short time later, they deny, however, sucking, whining, kicking his legs and rapidly lose weight. It may be possible additional bleeding in the skin and mucous membranes occur.For the small, weak puppies, there is hardly a life, death occurs after a short time.
How strong is the herpes virus spread?
Many studies in Europe suggest that the risk of herpes infection has been underestimated. This is probably because there are other causes of death are many pups. On infected farms herpes infection, the mortality rate which, however, be up to 80%. Recent studies in Europe for the occurrence of herpes virus in dog breeds have between 40% and 88% after infection rates. In Germany the rate is 22-40%.
Prepared by the Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders:
Mashambani
& Mhangura
