We all know that puppies should be vaccinated to protect them against pathogens. But what are the vaccines? In addition to the protective effect, are there any side effects? A seemingly simple vaccine has many “secrets” that we don’t know. Below, we list some common infectious diseases that vaccines can prevent, as well as common side effects of vaccination.

Common infections that can be prevented by dog ​​vaccines include the following

1. Canine distemper

Canine distemper is a representative infectious disease in dogs, with digestive system symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, as well as respiratory system symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, and sneezing. If you are sick for more than a month, you will also experience neurological symptoms such as convulsions. It is highly contagious and is transmitted through the mouth. Bacterial infection complications accompany canine distemper, which is the main reason for the worsening of the condition and the mortality rate is also high. Once adult dogs become infected, they will not show symptoms of fever, but only nervous system symptoms such as spasms. There are many misdiagnoses.

2. Canine parvovirus

The infectious disease began to spread rapidly in 1980. The sudden onset of symptoms such as dyspnea and myocarditis, such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever, dehydration and other intestinal inflammation symptoms, is a major disease with a high mortality rate.

3. Canine infectious hepatitis

It is caused by oral infection. Hepatitis develops rapidly, and puppies will die within days of infection. Adult dogs will have diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. During recovery, a condition known as "blue eye" may develop, in which the cornea is covered with cloudiness.

4. Canine infectious laryngotracheitis

An infectious disease characterized by respiratory symptoms mainly coughing. Caused by parainfluenza virus or bronchiseptica, it is one of the main pathogens in dogs.

5. Canine coronavirus

After infection, digestive system symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting will occur. Canine distemper often occurs at the same time. Symptoms are mild due to infection by coronavirus monomers, mostly mixed with canine parvovirus. In this case, the disease is severe and the mortality rate is high.

6. Canine parainfluenza

Respiratory disease caused by parainfluenza type 5 bacteria. Infections are aggravated when mixed bacteria occur. Relatively mild cases can heal on their own, but are easily contagious and spread rapidly. It is one of the important causes of canine diseases.

7. Rabies

The rabies virus mainly uses wild animals as hosts. It is still one of the diseases that humans and dogs are infected with all over the world. Once it attacks, the mortality rate is 100%. In Japan, It has not happened since 1957, and Australia is the only non-infected region.

Vaccine Side Effects

Due to the side effects of vaccines,Symptoms such as facial edema, lack of energy, and diarrhea appeared. These symptoms are also thought to be an allergic reaction to the vaccine. If severe shock occurs, there is a risk of death. What should we do if there are side effects? Here are some key points.

1. Dogs that are listless, suffering from diarrhea, or coughing should avoid vaccination.
2 It is best to go to the pet hospital in the morning. After vaccination, try to keep the dog with you. If any problem occurs, you can contact the animal hospital in time.
3 Side effects will not appear immediately after vaccination, so it is best to observe the patient in the hospital for 30 minutes before going home.
4 After vaccination, strenuous exercise should be avoided as much as possible. In addition, bathing should be done 2-3 days later.
5 Side effects are most likely to occur in puppies. Sometimes owners vaccinate their dogs for the second or third time and are not sure whether side effects have occurred, so they need to consult a pet hospital. If you have a sensitive constitution, you can first inject an allergy-suppressing histamine agent, and then receive the vaccine.