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Waiting for his exam!<\/p><\/div>\n

At Family Pet Veterinary Practice<\/a>, we want to get your puppies off to the right start.\u00a0 A big part of that is vaccinating them against dangerous and debilitating diseases.\u00a0 This should be started when young to protect them early, especially as the antibodies they received from their mothers will be decreasing by the time of adoption.<\/p>\n

During the exam, we will discuss your dog\u2019s vaccine options.\u00a0 A few of the vaccines are done in all dogs (The \u201cCore Vaccines\u201d), while others (The \u201cOptional Vaccines\u201d) may be recommended depending on your dog\u2019s risk and lifestyle.\u00a0 Our goal is to educate you on your options, not to pressure you into additional services.\u00a0 We can provide as many or as few vaccines as needed!<\/p>\n

Core Vaccines<\/h2>\n

Rabies \u2013 Any mammal, including people, can become infected from a bite wound or other contact with a rabid animal. \u00a0Commonly infected wildlife are raccoons, foxes, and bats.\u00a0 Due to the health risk to people, this vaccine is required by law.\u00a0 Puppies need to have their first rabies vaccine between 3 and 6 months of age.\u00a0 Here in Maryland it is good for 1 year, and each subsequent booster is good for 3 years.<\/p>\n

Distemper \u2013 This is a combination vaccine that protects from distemper (of course), adenovirus or hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus.\u00a0 Most puppies coming into our office will have been vaccinated for this when very young, and require boosters every 3-4 weeks until at least 12 weeks of age.<\/p>\n

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Optional Vaccines\"Puppy<\/h2>\n

Leptospirosis \u2013 This disease is spread by infected wild animals, who urinate the bacteria into the ground or water.\u00a0 Our dogs may pick it up through cracks in their skin or by drinking it in contaminated rain puddles or streams.\u00a0 The bacteria causes liver and kidney disease, so we recommend this vaccine to most of our clients.<\/p>\n

Lyme \u2013 Lyme disease is spread by deer ticks (and we have a lot of deer!).\u00a0 In dogs, lyme disease causes joint pain, poor appetite, reduced energy, and occasional cases of kidney failure.\u00a0 We always recommend using a flea\/tick product to prevent exposure, but the vaccine is available in case there is a lapse in the tick control.<\/p>\n

Bordetella \u2013 Also known as \u201ckennel cough\u201d, this is a contagious disease spread from dog to dog.\u00a0 Kennels require it for boarding, but your dog may pick it up at groomers, dog parks, obedience\/training classes, and other events where many dogs come together.\u00a0 The honking cough it causes is highly annoying and uncomfortable, but treatable.<\/p>\n

Canine Influenza \u2013 This virus is also contagious among dogs and causes cold like symptoms.\u00a0 Under 10% of those infected can develop serious pneumonias or death.<\/p>\n

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At Family Pet Veterinary Practice, we want to get your puppies off to the right start.\u00a0 A big part of that is vaccinating them against dangerous and debilitating diseases.\u00a0 This should be started when young to protect them early, especially as the antibodies they received from their mothers will be decreasing by the time of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[17,18,19],"class_list":["post-43","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-pet-vet-news","tag-puppy-shots","tag-puppy-vaccines","tag-puppy-vet-visit"],"yoast_head":"\nPuppy Vaccines | Family Pet Veterinary Practice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A description of vaccines for dogs, with emphasis on getting puppies protected. 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