There are many infections that can harm a dog. At the same time, she can pick up a virus anywhere - starting from grass, air, soil and ending with the clothes of the owners. And no matter how much the owner takes care of his pet, in the absence of strong immunity, the dog will remain vulnerable to diseases such as rabies, adenovirus, enteritis, leptospirosis and so on. All of them are very dangerous for the health and life of a pet.
An assistant in this situation will be regular vaccination. It will help develop artificial immunity and protect the dog from possible infections.
How do vaccines for dogs work?
Thanks to vaccination in animals, a stable immunity to many diseases is created. In the future, this will help protect the pet from possible infection.
Vaccines for dogs contain pathogens that, when ingested, provoke the production of antibodies. They, in turn, instantly respond to the appearance of the virus and kill it, preventing the reproduction and appearance of the disease.
Vaccine choice
The choice of vaccines for dogs should be approached with maximum responsibility. After all, the effectiveness of the procedure and how the pet will transfer it directly depend on this.
In Russia, the most popular vaccines are Eurikan and Nobivak. The price for them is quite high - in the range of 400-800 rubles. The first drug is made in France, and the second - domestic production. At the same time, despite the cost, veterinarians advise to vaccinate their dogs with the help of these vaccines, since they are easily tolerated by animals, and immunity after them is developed for up to one year.
Another famous drug is Vangard.
For a more detailed review, we will consider each of the above vaccines separately.
"Nobivak"
The price of the drug, as mentioned above, is within 200 rubles. This vaccine helps develop rabies immunity. At the same time, to protect your pet, just one dose of the drug in 3 years is enough.
Only healthy dogs can be vaccinated. During vaccination, 1 ml of the drug is administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
Side effects from the use of "Nobivak" are quite rare and are manifested as a result of the hypersensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug. In this case, the introduction of adrenaline is necessary.
As for the special instructions, there are not so many of them. Before use, it is recommended to shake the bottle with the drug. It is forbidden to use it after the expiration date, as well as if a violation of the integrity of the package is detected. At the same time, the vaccine itself must undergo a disinfection process, which is carried out by boiling it for 5-10 minutes.
It is necessary to transport and store the drug in a dry place at a temperature of 2-8 degrees. It is strictly forbidden to freeze the vaccine. The shelf life from the date of manufacture is 2 years.
Free rabies vaccine for dogs
The first rabies vaccination is advisable when the puppy is 12-14 weeks old. The right to choose the drug remains with the owners of the animal. It is important to note that the state provides a free rabies vaccine for dogs, which should be in every veterinary clinic.
But there is one important detail: in this case, a domestic vaccine is used, which is less effective compared to imported analogues. In addition, dog owners noticed that pets tolerate it much harder. Therefore, before making a final decision, it is worth considering in advance all the pros and cons of a particular drug.
Eurikan
The Eurican vaccine for dogs is used to protect against diseases such as parainfluenza, plague, leptospirosis, adeno- and parvovirus. The main active ingredients of the drug are weakened strains of viruses that are the causative agents of the above infections.
The product is available in the form of a liquid vaccine and dry powder. Before use, they need to be mixed, while thoroughly shaking in a bottle. The resulting mixture must be used immediately, it is strictly forbidden to store it.
The dose of the drug is 1 ml and does not depend on the breed, size or weight of the dog. Enter it subcutaneously or intramuscularly, in the area of the scapula or thigh, respectively.
There is a two-time use of the Eurican vaccine for dogs, after which a booster vaccination is carried out a year later.
The drug has no contraindications and does not cause side effects, with the exception of cases with individual intolerance to its components.
"Vanguard"
The Vangard vaccine for dogs is also designed to prevent infectious diseases such as plague, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus enteritis and so on.
In Russia, there are two types of this drug: "Vanguard 5 / L" and "Vanguard 7". They have the same antigenic composition, and the main difference is only in the concentration of parvovirus antigen in one dose.
To prepare the solution, it is necessary to mix the lyophilized components with the liquid part of the vaccine and shake until the components are completely dissolved. The resulting preparation is used for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration.
Vanguard vaccines for dogs provide two-fold immunization. The first time it is carried out at the age of 6 weeks and is repeated after 2-3 weeks. Further, mandatory revaccination is required once a year.
As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the prevention of infectious diseases of dogs. Therefore, do not save on the health of your pet.