Puppy's Immunization
(View or download an Immunization Schedule at the bottom of the page.)
Newborn puppies acquire immunization against many diseases by nursing from their mother. During the first two days of its life, it consumes the colostrum that is contained in its mother’s milk. The antibodies that are contained in the colostrum are vital to the puppy’s health and well-being.
These antibodies prevent the puppy from being infected by diseases like Canine Distemper and Parvo virus. These same antibodies are the reason veterinarians suggest vaccinations or puppy shots be given after six weeks of age.
For puppies and many other mammals, as well, the immunity given by the colostrum loses its effect sometime around five weeks of age. Unfortunately, this is also the time when most puppies are placed in their new homes and are exposed to a variety of new environments.
Rabies booster vaccine are given one year later and then every three years after that.
DHP-PV-CV vaccination or puppy shots protect puppies against upper respiratory and gastrointestinal viral diseases.
Puppies can be spayed or neutered as early as six months old.
It is highly recommended that new owners take their puppy to visit a veterinarian as soon as possible. The veterinarian will educate the owner on the needs of the new puppy, advise a puppy vaccination schedule and look for problems. If everything looks well, the puppy will begin receiving its puppy vaccinations.
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