what happens if i don't get my dog vaccinated?
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Vaccination against distemper and parvovirus is important because these diseases can be deadly. "Because transmission does not require direct contact with another dog, indoor-only dogs can be exposed and become ill if they are not appropriately vaccinated."
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Rabies vaccine Rabies vaccines used in Canada protect pets from all strains of rabies in North America. You could be fined if your pet isn't vaccinated for rabies. Even indoor cats need to be vaccinated.
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Finishing Your Puppy's Vaccinations A puppy is considered fully immunized against the “core” (the most common, and most problematic) diseases of adenovirus (hepatitis), distemper, and parvovirus when he has received a vaccination for these diseases after the age of 16 to 18 weeks.
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By making sure your puppy or kitten is vaccinated early, you provide them with the best chance at a long and healthy life. Diseases such as rabies, hepatitis, parvovirus, feline leukaemia and FIV can be very serious and even fatal, especially in puppies and kittens.
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Without brushing, plaque can build up, putting your dog at risk for bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay. It can also cause painful infections. Severe infection can spread, causing life-threatening conditions.
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Dogs 7 weeks of age or older must be vaccinated against distemper, parvovirus and adenovirus-2. All vaccinations except for rabies must be given at least seven days before entering Michigan. Dogs 12 weeks of age or older must be also be currently vaccinated against leptospirosis and rabies.
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Your dog will need at least one vaccine every year, however, and your pet should have a thorough health check at least once a year as part of their general healthcare.
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If you were not vaccinated against Rabies, you need a series of 4-5 vaccines and the Human Rabies Immunoglobulin (HRIG) over a period of 14 days after the bite or scratch. If you were vaccinated with a series of 3 pre-exposure vaccines, you have some initial protection.
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Risks of not vaccinating: 1) Unvaccinated, at-risk cats can transmit a deadly disease to humans. 2) If your cat is not vaccinated for rabies (i.e., legally current) and they come in direct contact with a wild animal that is not available for rabies testing, quarantine for up to 6 months may be required.
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If your pet is over a year old, a booster may not be necessary. If your pet misses a vaccine after twelve weeks of age, two boosters are highly recommended in order for the vaccines to be effective.
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Once a person is infected, there is not much a doctor can do to treat it. If a dog, cat, bat, or other mammal you might suspect has rabies has bitten you, get to the doctor. The first dose of the vaccine should be administered within the first 24 hours after exposure.
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Rabies Vaccine and Dog License Requirements California law requires each dog older than three months to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed before it is five months old. ... Your dog's first rabies vaccination is good for one year and subsequent vaccinations last three years.
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Vaccinations have saved many pets' lives over the years, but they aren't without risk. Now, with new research showing that immunity may last longer than once thought, veterinary experts say it's safer to decrease the frequency of most shots that typically have been given every year.
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Other possible symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, facial swelling, pale gums and pain at the site of the injection. “Any pet can react to a vaccine, and while the risk is low it's one of the things owners have to take into consideration,” Graham said.
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Whether returning or coming to the United States, all dogs must appear healthy. And if your dogs are coming from a high-risk country for rabies, they must have valid rabies vaccination certificates to enter the United States. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old to get the rabies vaccination.
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You likely can't carry or spread whooping cough if you don't have any symptoms. If you've gotten the vaccine, though, you could have symptoms that are mild and still be infectious. You may have cold symptoms first and later a cough.
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Q) When can my puppy meet other dogs? A) Puppies can meet vaccinated dogs at any age, but if the vaccination status of the other dog is unknown we advise that they don't mix until 2 weeks after the second vaccination.