Leptospirosis is a disease that is common in livestock and wildlife. It is often transmitted through streams or ponds. This vaccine is recommended for livestock dogs or any dogs that will be swimming in lakes, ponds or streams.
Lyme disease is a rhickesial disease. It is transmitted through tick bites. Lyme disease can cause a variety of symptoms from shifting leg lameness to acute kidney failure or death. Flea/Tick preventatives are also helpful in prevention, but for hunting dogs, farm dogs or any animals that will spend a lot of time in areas where ticks are prevalent, this vaccine offers additional protection. Vaccines are generally not given until 6 weeks of age because maternal antibodies may interfere with their effectiveness. Puppies should be taken to a vet to begin the vaccination series at about six weeks of age or soon after you acquire a puppy.
Vaccines are generally not given until 6 weeks of age because maternal antibodies may interfere with their effectiveness. Puppies should be taken to a vet to begin the vaccination series at about six weeks of age or soon after you acquire a puppy.
If you adopt an adult dog and you are not aware of his/her vaccination history, you should consult with your veterinarian as to their recommendation. Most will advise to give the core vaccines and follow up with at least one additional booster series even though it is an adult. If the dog has been vaccinated in past, it does not harm the dog to get another vaccine ahead of schedule, but if it had not been vaccinated it is at risk.
Dogs make wonderful companions and become part of our families. Vaccines are important to help maintain their heath and ensure they will be with us as long as possible. Talk to your local veterinarian for more information.
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Vaccinations (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/vaccinations.
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