DogVaccinations How To Choose The Right AnimalHospital

IntroductionFor any new pet owner and the owners of dogs, vaccines areoften a matter of some confusion. Which vaccines is the dogsupposed to get? What are the vaccines for? Will my dog reactbadly to them? These are all questions frequently asked.

Puppies get some natural immunity from their mother's milk, butthat tapers off as they get older. Here's where you and your vetcome into the picture. You need to get started with puppyvaccinations when your little guy is about five or six weeks old.Your vet will give him his puppy shots over several weeks, up toabout sixteen weeks. After that, booster shots will provide thecontinued protection your dog needs.

VaccinationsMost veterinarians will advise dog owners to give the DHLPP vaccination oncetheir puppies are weaned off their mother's milk. This vaccine covers several

fairly common canine conditions: distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis,parvovirus, and parainfluenza. Depending on the veterinarian and the

geographical location, your dog may be given only some of thesevaccinations. Typically, all five, or a combination of them, are lumped

together in a single shot that is administered subcutaneously, or under theskin, once every two or three weeks for about two months.

How to findHospitalBut when you are deciding on whichanimal hospital to take your dog, becareful which facility you choose. Not allveterinarians offer the same level ofservice. The following tips should helpyou to find a reputable animal hospitalfor your dog vaccination program andother treatment.

Tips Firstly, you might want a pet clinic that

provides not only vaccinations, but alsotakes care of wellness exams, parasite

evaluation and prevention, and thetreatment of sick pets. The facilityshould be supported by a parent

hospital for intensive care and surgeries.So that you can get the best treatment

and also keep a check on your dog'shealth.

ConclusionEach dog disease can be very difficult

to manage, and vaccination is yourbest bet to avoid them together.

Unfortunately, some dogs doexperience adverse reactions to some

of these vaccines. For that reason,many vets have moved from giving

this shot yearly, to giving it every threeyears. In the end, check regularly with

your vet and animal hospital whichcovers the best for your dog, and keep

track of any program for the besthealth of your dog.