Vaccinations for our cockapoos
Please note : We always advise you speak to your vet and do your own research, information provided here is based on our own experiences as owners and information shared from external links /resources.
Dogsin UK are normally vaccinated as puppies as a routine procedure against:
Distemper, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Viral Hepatitis and Para influenza. The initial core vaccines are done in two courses usually two weeks apart.Others may be considered and are non core vacccines such as Kennel cough
Depending on your vet, annual boosters are then recommended ( see further below *)
A vaccine helps the puppy's immune system build up antibodies to the specific disease for which it is being given. This enables a puppy to fight off the disease more effectively if they come in to contact with it. The puppy will receive antibodies from the mother through the placenta and then through the colostrum (early milk) in the first couple of weeks.
When getting your puppy from a breeder you may find that the puppy will have had its first vaccination, although some will keep the puppies until the second vaccination has been given. Make sure you have the documentation from the breeder, as vets like to use the same supplier when doing the 2nd vaccination. If a different brand some vets will want to do the whole course again.
You will be advised to keep your puppy in from between one and two weeks after the second vaccination . This may vary depending on which vaccine maker is used, your vet will advise you.
You are still able to socialise your puppy by carrying out to public places to ensure that they are already meeting people and experiencing the outside world. You must not however allow them to walk on the ground. Going to toilet in your own garden is perfectly acceptable.
* There are mixed views when it comes to annual boosters. It is always best to do your own research and make an informed choice on what you feel is right for you and your dog.
Some dog owners only do full boosters every three years for the core vaccines and then do yearly vaccines for Leptospirosis and Parainfluenza which according to the vaccine makers only last (approx) a year. Some only vaccinate as puppies and one yearly booster and no more and some may user alternatives like nosodes. Nosodes: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/nosodes.htm
Some kennels, home boarders and clubs and insurances do require full boosters done yearly so please ensure you have checked this out if you are not going to be doing annual boosters. Though a lot of insurance companies will still give you insurance but will not cover you for any of the conditions covered by vaccinations.
It is also possible to ask your vet to do what is called a "titre" test prior to vaccinations; this is a test which checks the antibodies in your dog's system. Not all vets will do this, and the fees can vary. Some home boarders and kennels are now beginning to accept titre testing.
Titre Testing:
Some info here : http://vaccicheck.com/
and here : http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/vaccinations/a/FALC_vacctiters.htm
Further reading on the subject of vaccines can be found on the internet:
http://depaoloequineconcepts.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/profile-on-dr-jean-dodds-changing-animal-vaccine-protocol/
Further info here:
http://www.wsava.org/sites/default/files/
http://www.petwelfarealliance.org/vaccine-research.html
and
Dogsin UK are normally vaccinated as puppies as a routine procedure against:
Distemper, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Viral Hepatitis and Para influenza. The initial core vaccines are done in two courses usually two weeks apart.Others may be considered and are non core vacccines such as Kennel cough
Depending on your vet, annual boosters are then recommended ( see further below *)
A vaccine helps the puppy's immune system build up antibodies to the specific disease for which it is being given. This enables a puppy to fight off the disease more effectively if they come in to contact with it. The puppy will receive antibodies from the mother through the placenta and then through the colostrum (early milk) in the first couple of weeks.
When getting your puppy from a breeder you may find that the puppy will have had its first vaccination, although some will keep the puppies until the second vaccination has been given. Make sure you have the documentation from the breeder, as vets like to use the same supplier when doing the 2nd vaccination. If a different brand some vets will want to do the whole course again.
You will be advised to keep your puppy in from between one and two weeks after the second vaccination . This may vary depending on which vaccine maker is used, your vet will advise you.
You are still able to socialise your puppy by carrying out to public places to ensure that they are already meeting people and experiencing the outside world. You must not however allow them to walk on the ground. Going to toilet in your own garden is perfectly acceptable.
* There are mixed views when it comes to annual boosters. It is always best to do your own research and make an informed choice on what you feel is right for you and your dog.
Some dog owners only do full boosters every three years for the core vaccines and then do yearly vaccines for Leptospirosis and Parainfluenza which according to the vaccine makers only last (approx) a year. Some only vaccinate as puppies and one yearly booster and no more and some may user alternatives like nosodes. Nosodes: http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/nosodes.htm
Some kennels, home boarders and clubs and insurances do require full boosters done yearly so please ensure you have checked this out if you are not going to be doing annual boosters. Though a lot of insurance companies will still give you insurance but will not cover you for any of the conditions covered by vaccinations.
It is also possible to ask your vet to do what is called a "titre" test prior to vaccinations; this is a test which checks the antibodies in your dog's system. Not all vets will do this, and the fees can vary. Some home boarders and kennels are now beginning to accept titre testing.
Titre Testing:
Some info here : http://vaccicheck.com/
and here : http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/vaccinations/a/FALC_vacctiters.htm
Further reading on the subject of vaccines can be found on the internet:
http://depaoloequineconcepts.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/profile-on-dr-jean-dodds-changing-animal-vaccine-protocol/
Further info here:
http://www.wsava.org/sites/default/files/
http://www.petwelfarealliance.org/vaccine-research.html
and
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Pet Passports
If going abroad you will also need to vaccinate your dog against Rabies in order to obtain a pet passport. Please see our section on travel for further information.
If going abroad you will also need to vaccinate your dog against Rabies in order to obtain a pet passport. Please see our section on travel for further information.
Pavrovirus
WHAT IS CANINE PARVOVIRUS?
Canine Parvovirus, or parvo as it is often called, is a contagious virus that can affect unvaccinated adult dogs, but more commonly puppies.
Although it can affect the heart and cause cardiac and respiratory failure, the most common presentation is intestinal parvovirus and that is what will be covered here.
It was first diagnosed in the 1970’s. As dogs at that time hadn’t been exposed to the virus before, built up a natural immunity or been vaccinated against it, a lot of dogs of all ages died after becoming infected.
The virus enters the body orally and starts to multiply – first in the lymph glands and then spreading into the bloodstream where it starts to attacks cells which usually divide rapidly in the body – those in the bone marrow and lymph nodes.
It attacks the white blood cells – those used to fight infection, and goes onto attack and destroy the cells in the intestines.
Left untreated the virus destroys the lining of the intestines and enters the bloodstream, causing sepsis and eventually death.
HOW IS PARVO CAUGHT?
Parvo is highly contagious.
The virus can be found in the vomit or faeces of an infected dog. It can survive in the faeces for about two weeks but also can live on other surfaces such as floors, clothing, shoes, bowls and towels etc.
It is spread by oral or nasal contact with infected material.
This means that it can be spread by hands, clothing etc that have come into contact with it.
When pups are born, they will get some protection from this virus by the maternal antibodies – if she has been vaccinated against it.
If the Mother has not been vaccinated and comes into contact with the virus, she will pass the illness onto her pups who do not have the ability to fight it off. Unfortunately it may not even be known that the Mum is infected as not all dogs display symptoms, but can be a carrier of it and pass it on.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Symptoms usually start being seen after an incubation period of between 3 – 12 days after exposure.
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Blood in faeces
High temperature
Low white cell count
HOW CAN PARVO BE TREATED?
The main treatment is aimed at supporting the sick dog during the illness. This is done by :-
Isolation
IV or Subcutaneous fluids with electrolytes.
Anti- nausea and anti vomiting meds by injection
Antibiotics. These are not effective against the virus but are aimed at treating any secondary infection that may be present.
Interferon – given intravenously can have a therapeutic effect.
CAN PARVO BE PREVENTED?
Vaccination is the main weapon against this illness.
All breeding bitches should be kept up to date with their vaccinations to minimise any risk to puppies.
While the puppies will get antibodies from their Mums milk to help them keep this virus at bay it is not quite that straightforward.
Maternal antibodies diminish in the pups at a varying rate – there is no ‘expiry date’ for them and it can happen at any time between 7 – 16 weeks of age. Because of this it is hard to know which puppy has protection from the Mum and which is at risk.
This is why a puppies first vaccination is usually done at 8 weeks, with a booster a few weeks later.
Until the second vaccination has been done, puppies should not be walked in open areas, where untreated or infected dogs may have been.
It is important to remember though that puppies need socialisation early on and this should be done even if the second injection has not been give They can be taken out to shops, school runs etc as long as they are not allowed to walk on the floor (what is nicer than carrying a puppy round anyway!!) or come into contact with unknown or unvaccinated dogs, and are kept away from areas where he could be in contact with dogs.
CAN VACCINATED PUPPIES GET PARVO?
Sometimes, unfortunately YES.
When then pups are born they get protection from the disease from antibodies in the Mums milk (if the Mum is disease free and up to date with the vaccinations.) The effect of the maternal antibodies can last a variable time, and it is not possible to know when it has worn off in a puppy.
However high levels of maternal antibodies can sometimes interfere with the effect of vaccines which is why puppies get boosters.
Sometimes the protection given from the Mums antibodies dies off before vaccinations or boosters have been given and been able to take effect, and so the puppy is at risk of contracting the virus.
WHAT IS CANINE PARVOVIRUS?
Canine Parvovirus, or parvo as it is often called, is a contagious virus that can affect unvaccinated adult dogs, but more commonly puppies.
Although it can affect the heart and cause cardiac and respiratory failure, the most common presentation is intestinal parvovirus and that is what will be covered here.
It was first diagnosed in the 1970’s. As dogs at that time hadn’t been exposed to the virus before, built up a natural immunity or been vaccinated against it, a lot of dogs of all ages died after becoming infected.
The virus enters the body orally and starts to multiply – first in the lymph glands and then spreading into the bloodstream where it starts to attacks cells which usually divide rapidly in the body – those in the bone marrow and lymph nodes.
It attacks the white blood cells – those used to fight infection, and goes onto attack and destroy the cells in the intestines.
Left untreated the virus destroys the lining of the intestines and enters the bloodstream, causing sepsis and eventually death.
HOW IS PARVO CAUGHT?
Parvo is highly contagious.
The virus can be found in the vomit or faeces of an infected dog. It can survive in the faeces for about two weeks but also can live on other surfaces such as floors, clothing, shoes, bowls and towels etc.
It is spread by oral or nasal contact with infected material.
This means that it can be spread by hands, clothing etc that have come into contact with it.
When pups are born, they will get some protection from this virus by the maternal antibodies – if she has been vaccinated against it.
If the Mother has not been vaccinated and comes into contact with the virus, she will pass the illness onto her pups who do not have the ability to fight it off. Unfortunately it may not even be known that the Mum is infected as not all dogs display symptoms, but can be a carrier of it and pass it on.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Symptoms usually start being seen after an incubation period of between 3 – 12 days after exposure.
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Blood in faeces
High temperature
Low white cell count
HOW CAN PARVO BE TREATED?
The main treatment is aimed at supporting the sick dog during the illness. This is done by :-
Isolation
IV or Subcutaneous fluids with electrolytes.
Anti- nausea and anti vomiting meds by injection
Antibiotics. These are not effective against the virus but are aimed at treating any secondary infection that may be present.
Interferon – given intravenously can have a therapeutic effect.
CAN PARVO BE PREVENTED?
Vaccination is the main weapon against this illness.
All breeding bitches should be kept up to date with their vaccinations to minimise any risk to puppies.
While the puppies will get antibodies from their Mums milk to help them keep this virus at bay it is not quite that straightforward.
Maternal antibodies diminish in the pups at a varying rate – there is no ‘expiry date’ for them and it can happen at any time between 7 – 16 weeks of age. Because of this it is hard to know which puppy has protection from the Mum and which is at risk.
This is why a puppies first vaccination is usually done at 8 weeks, with a booster a few weeks later.
Until the second vaccination has been done, puppies should not be walked in open areas, where untreated or infected dogs may have been.
It is important to remember though that puppies need socialisation early on and this should be done even if the second injection has not been give They can be taken out to shops, school runs etc as long as they are not allowed to walk on the floor (what is nicer than carrying a puppy round anyway!!) or come into contact with unknown or unvaccinated dogs, and are kept away from areas where he could be in contact with dogs.
CAN VACCINATED PUPPIES GET PARVO?
Sometimes, unfortunately YES.
When then pups are born they get protection from the disease from antibodies in the Mums milk (if the Mum is disease free and up to date with the vaccinations.) The effect of the maternal antibodies can last a variable time, and it is not possible to know when it has worn off in a puppy.
However high levels of maternal antibodies can sometimes interfere with the effect of vaccines which is why puppies get boosters.
Sometimes the protection given from the Mums antibodies dies off before vaccinations or boosters have been given and been able to take effect, and so the puppy is at risk of contracting the virus.
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