How and when to vaccinate Yorkie puppies

Unfortunately, dogs are not immune to viruses and infections. Yorkshire Terriers are no exception in this regard. For healthy growth and development, your pet must have vaccinations. Preventive vaccination not only makes it possible to protect a pet from many diseases, but also allows the owner to feel protected. After all, many infectious diseases can be transmitted from dogs to humans.

Basics

The immunity of newborn puppies is the result of feeding on mother's milk, which protects them from the effects of infections and diseases.
At the end of the lactation period, this protection gradually disappears, replaced by immunity that the puppies develop on their own.

Any vaccination has several basic rules:

1. The pet must be absolutely healthy. A recent illness is the reason for a two- or three-week quarantine, which gives the dog’s body time to recover.
2. You cannot vaccinate a pregnant or lactating bitch. During pregnancy, childbirth and feeding, the bitch's body experiences serious stress and needs rest. The best time to vaccinate a bitch is 2-3 weeks before mating.
3. You should not vaccinate your puppy too early. Vaccination performed before the antibodies obtained from the bitch's milk have stopped working will not work, which will increase the risk of infection.
4. Be sure to use the same drug for vaccination and revaccination.
5. For 3 days before vaccination, it is necessary to carefully monitor the pet’s condition: he should have a cold and wet nose, a body temperature of 39 degrees, a good appetite and the usual level of activity.

Vaccination is the causative agent of the disease, and not a method of treating it; vaccinating an unhealthy dog ​​can be fatal.

Protection

The standard vaccination schedule includes the use of vaccines against the following diseases:

1. Rabies . As a result of this disease, paralysis and death of the dog occurs, in addition, it is dangerous for humans.
2. Hepatitis. The development of the disease is caused by a virus. There is damage to the liver, stomach and intestines, inflammation of the respiratory system, damage to the central nervous system, and the possibility of symptoms of conjunctivitis cannot be excluded.
3. Parvoviral gastroenteritis . A characteristic sign of the disease is diarrhea mixed with blood and high fever.
4. Plague. The disease, which often ends in the death of the pet, is accompanied by apathy, lethargy and convulsions.
5. Leptospirosis. This disease is caused by parasites and the dog suffers from diarrhea, abdominal pain and high fever.

Notes on each vaccination performed must be included in the dog’s veterinary passport.

The choice of drug for vaccination depends on the owner of the Yorkie. The most commonly used are Eurikan and Nobivak.

Schedule depending on age, frequency

Then all vaccinations are repeated when the dog reaches one year of age and then they must be done once a year at the same time, the maximum possible interval between vaccinations is 1 week.

Deworming

For the first time, Yorkshire dogs are wormed at the age of three weeks, then repeated after 14 days and at 2.5 months.
Further deworming is required every three months. In order to prevent worms, they are driven away in the morning, on an empty stomach, following the rules from the instructions. Deworming is not allowed during illness or pregnancy. The procedure may lead to deterioration or death of the animal's fetuses.

Treatment for worms is mandatory: they, like rabies, are transmitted to humans. Young children are the main risk group. You can use “Drantal”, “Kaniquantel” as remedies, the dosage depends on the weight.

note

Vaccination, especially the first one, should take place in a veterinary clinic under the supervision of a doctor. This need is due to the likelihood of an allergic reaction and even a state of severe anaphylaxis in the Yorkshire Terrier due to the administered drug. In this case, the veterinarian will be able to quickly provide the dog with the necessary assistance.

To prevent allergies, the animal is given ¼ of an antihistamine tablet - Suprastin or Tavegil - before vaccination.

Revaccination should be carried out with the same drug as the first vaccination. If you vaccinate your dog yourself, before purchasing the vaccine, you must check its expiration date. Then read the instructions and follow all prescribed storage conditions, otherwise the medication may lose its properties.

How much does it cost to vaccinate a Yorkie?

The cost of vaccination ranges from 400 to 1200 rubles. It is recommended to use imported products that are easier to tolerate. The cost of vaccinations can vary significantly in different clinics and cities. Using the table you can get acquainted with the most common vaccines and the average cost of vaccination:

Vaccinations are a necessary measure to protect your pet from infections. By following the vaccination schedule and following all the veterinarian's recommendations, you can be confident that your Yorkie will remain healthy. Having a veterinary passport will allow the pet to travel with its owner and participate in exhibitions.

Dear readers, when I, your beloved York, wrote this article (of course I wrote it, what did you think?), I tried very hard! Write your impressions in the comments, and on New Year's Eve 2021 (I hope it will come, no matter what!) I will give the person who writes the best comment a great gift for your Yorkie!

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The very first

The first vaccination should be given to the Yorkshire Terrier at the age of 8, maximum 9 weeks, it is intended to protect against diseases such as:

1. Enteritis.
2. Plague.
3. Hepatitis.
4. Parainfluenza.
5. Adenovirus.
6. Coronavirus.
7. Leptospirosis.
8. Microsporia and trichophytosis.

If the puppy has just arrived at a new home and it’s time to vaccinate it, you should wait a few days, giving the baby time to recover from stress and adapt to new conditions.

Preparing for the injection

For vaccination to be successful, the Yorkshire Terrier must be prepared for it.
If necessary, you must get rid of fleas 2 weeks before the vaccination date, and you cannot bathe your pet a day before the procedure.

One of the most important preparation points is timely deworming.

10 days before vaccination, you should get rid of worms using one of these drugs:

1. Drontal.
2. Vacation.
3. Febtal.
4. Prazicide - suspension.

Deworming should be carried out in the first half of the day, about half an hour before feeding or an hour after eating.

Vaccination preparations

Experienced breeders of Yorkshire terrier dogs advise using drugs from foreign manufacturers to vaccinate their pets. Typically, dog owners prefer vaccines with the following names:

• Eurican;
• Hexadog;
• Nobivak.

These drugs have earned their popularity due to their high quality, so they are very easily tolerated by animals.

To ensure that your beloved Yorkie is always healthy, in addition to good nutrition, you should also remember about vaccination. Don't neglect it, get your vaccinations on time and your pet will always be full of strength and energy.

For rabies

The dog needs to be vaccinated against rabies at the age of 4 - 5 months; earlier vaccination may worsen the general condition of the pet due to the toxic effects of the drug. The drug Eurikan LR, which has a three-year duration of action, is often used.

Despite the period of protection against the disease, your dog must be vaccinated annually.

Vaccination is carried out only in veterinary clinics that have a special license. The medicine must be stored in the refrigerator, and its unsealing and filling of the syringe must take place in front of the dog owner, otherwise there is a possibility of administering a counterfeit or low-quality drug.

After vaccination

After vaccination, it takes the dog's body approximately 2 weeks to produce antibodies.
At this time, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of the pet becoming hypothermic and being in a draft.

Walks are allowed, but they must be short and avoid contact with soil and grass.

It is necessary to avoid contact with other animals, as viruses can live on their fur, to which recently vaccinated puppies are sensitive. You cannot get the injection site wet for 3-5 days; you can bathe your pet 10-14 days after vaccination.

For puppies between 2 and 8 months of age, it is best to quarantine for two weeks.

Lump formation

After administration of the drug, a lump or lump may appear at the injection site for 5 to 7 days, then it begins to dissolve.
The appearance of a lump is a normal reaction of the body to the introduction of a foreign substance.

The seal should be lubricated with iodine 1-2 times a day. The lump may be itchy. To avoid infection, do not allow your pet to scratch the injection site.

1. You should be wary if:
2. The lump increases in size.
3. The lump and the surrounding skin turn red.
4. The dog is in pain and discomfort.
5. There is purulent discharge at the injection site.
6. Body temperature is above normal for more than 3 days.

If any of these signs appear, you should contact your veterinarian.

The dog's well-being

Lethargy and apathy are normal for a newly vaccinated Yorkie. It is necessary to carefully monitor the pet, provide it with comfortable conditions, peace and light, but rich and balanced nutrition. In rare cases, allergies may develop such as swelling of the muzzle or stomach upset. In such a situation, it is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as possible.

First and second vaccinations for puppies up to one year: scheme, price, when can they go for walks and other questions

Immediately after the puppy arrives at your home, we recommend contacting a veterinary clinic to evaluate its health. It does not matter whether the puppy was purchased from a breeder, taken from friends or from a shelter. Only a veterinarian will be able to see hidden signs of the disease.

During a visit to the veterinary clinic, the doctor will learn more about your pet and select the most optimal vaccination schedule specifically for your puppy.

Be careful if you adopt a puppy that has not completed its primary vaccination course (that is, younger than 3 months). Remember that your puppy will not be fully protected until the primer vaccination is completed correctly.

What you need to know about puppy vaccinations?

For comprehensive vaccination of a puppy, you need to schedule 2-3 visits to the veterinary clinic with an interval of 3-4 weeks. If you miss or do not follow your vaccination schedule, you may need an additional vaccination to ensure full immunity is achieved.

It is impossible to shorten the interval between vaccinations; this will lead to the formation of a shorter and more intense immunity.

At what age are puppies vaccinated?

The first vaccinations for a puppy can begin at 6 weeks. At 7-8 weeks at least one vaccination should have already been carried out.

Puppy's first vaccination (optional, in the kennel)

The first vaccination for a puppy is usually carried out at 6 weeks while still in the kennel. This vaccination is not mandatory; it is given in nurseries to protect small puppies from parvovirus enteritis.

To vaccinate puppies at 6 weeks, use the Eurican Primo or Nobivak Pappy vaccines.

Second puppy vaccination (mandatory)

At 7-8 weeks, a second vaccination is carried out with a complex vaccine. This vaccination is aimed at protecting against parvovirus enteritis, plague, adenovirosis (infectious laryngotracheitis and infectious hepatitis), parainfluenza and leptospirosis. This vaccination may be the first one if the puppy was not vaccinated against parvovirus enteritis at the kennel at 6 weeks.

Third vaccination for puppy (mandatory)

At 12 weeks the third vaccination is carried out. A complex vaccine from the same manufacturer is used that was used during the second vaccination against the same diseases, but with the addition of an anti-rabies component.

Puppy's fourth vaccination (optional)

In rare cases (less than 5% of puppies), if immunity has not developed after vaccinations at 2 and 3 months, additional vaccination may be required at 16 weeks (4 months). The vaccine from the same manufacturer is used as at 2-3 months.

What vaccines are used to protect puppies?

We recommend using Eurikan, Rabizin and Nobivak vaccines for vaccination of puppies and adult dogs.

When can a puppy start going for walks after vaccination?

You've probably heard that the puppy needs to be kept at home to prevent a post-vaccination effect. The main question is how many days after vaccination can you walk your puppy? Different puppies develop immunity to different vaccines at different times. If everything is done correctly, then full protection against all diseases is formed 2 weeks after vaccination at 3 months (for components other than leptospirosis and rabies even earlier - usually 1 week after vaccination at 3 months). But this does not mean that you cannot walk your puppy until 14 weeks. Early puppy socialization is extremely important.

You can start walking puppies from 10 weeks, taking maximum precautions:

• DO NOT walk your puppy in areas where other dogs have marked territory or defecated.
• DO NOT allow your puppy to play with strange dogs. It doesn't matter how friendly they are
• DO NOT allow anyone you know to play with their dogs if their vaccinations are overdue.
• CARRY the puppy in your arms over those places where dogs defecated or marked territory (for example, all courtyards in front of multi-story courtyards are such)

Is it possible to let a puppy out into the courtyard of the house?

If you live in a private house, the yard is fenced and has sufficient sunlight, then the risk of infection is minimal and you can walk the puppy.

Why do puppies need quarantine for the first 2 weeks after vaccination at 3 months?

Despite the fact that immunity against most diseases develops faster, protection against leptospirosis and rabies, diseases dangerous for dogs and people, appears only 14 weeks after the course of primary vaccination.

What is the difference between the vaccination schedule for Yorkies, German Shepherds, Labradors, Spitz and other dog breeds?

There is no difference in the vaccination schedule, the diseases for which vaccination is carried out and the doses of vaccines administered. Breed makes no difference when choosing a vaccine.

Independent changes in the vaccination schedule, vaccine volume, vaccine components can lead to low post-vaccination immunity! Remember, puppies are the most vulnerable to infectious diseases!

Do puppies of decorative dog breeds (Yorkies, Toys, Spitz and others) need to be given half a dose of the vaccine?

No. The effectiveness and safety of vaccines has been tested on different breeds. The vaccine cannot be divided. A Yorkie or Spitz puppy does not need to be given half a dose, just as an Irish Dog, for example, does not need to be given 2 doses of vaccine at the same time. Administration of a half-dose of the vaccine can lead to insufficient immunity in the puppy!

Deworming puppies before vaccination

It is extremely important to deworm puppies regularly as they are the most susceptible to heartworm infections. 2 weeks before vaccination, it is necessary to carry out deworming if you have not followed the recommended regimen for treating the puppy against worms.

How much do puppy vaccinations cost?

The price of puppy vaccination consists of the cost of the vaccine and the cost of a doctor’s appointment, including examination of the animal and consultation with the owner. Prices for vaccination of puppies.