Vaccinations for German Shepherd dogs - table by age, vaccination schedule for dogs

A large percentage of deaths in puppyhood are caused by viral infections. Viral hepatitis alone kills up to 80% of infected animals.

The main tool in the fight against viruses is a vaccine - a drug containing dead or weakened fragments of the viral code.

Let's look at the basic rules of vaccination, the procedure for vaccinations and actions recommended for vaccinated dogs.

Why do dogs need vaccinations?

If newborn puppies receive immunity from their mother's milk, then later they simply need serious protection from serious diseases that can be fatal. This becomes vaccination. The owner decides whether to conduct it or not. The injected drug contains antibodies or weakened viruses, which trigger a defense mechanism and create a reliable barrier against infectious diseases. Immunity is formed, as with infection, but vaccination does not lead to illness. Some of the vaccines are administered once, others require revaccination. Some complex vaccinations are given against several diseases at once. While puppies are fed breast milk, they are protected, but as soon as they switch to a regular diet, any bacteria and viruses become dangerous for them. Therefore, before the procedure, German Shepherd babies are not taken outside.

Advantages and disadvantages

When deciding to vaccinate German Shepherd dogs, the owner must understand that he is saving the pet’s life. After all, without a vaccine, many small dogs die.

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At the moment, there are many clinics that provide vaccination services. Professional veterinarians provide clear advice and monitor the dogs. Protected pets are not afraid of dangerous diseases, and their immunity will be stronger.

It is such comprehensive measures that are aimed at monitoring the health of the animal and stopping the spread of dangerous diseases that can even harm people.

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Of course, there is always a risk for puppies. There are cases of complications, but with proper examination of the pet and compliance with all rules, these risks can be easily minimized. It is the vaccine that effectively prevents diseases. Therefore, you should think about it for your dog, and administer such drugs correctly, observing all the conditions.

What vaccinations do German Shepherd puppies get?

Once the German Shepherd reaches two months of age, they begin to vaccinate it. The veterinarian draws up an individual schedule, which can be adjusted due to the puppy’s lag in weight gain and general development.

German Shepherds must be vaccinated against rabies, which is dangerous not only for animals, but also for people. If the vaccine is not given, the owner has many problems: he cannot travel abroad with his pet, take part in competitions and exhibitions, place him in foster care, or bring him to a veterinary clinic for treatment.

Vaccination against distemper is very important for a puppy. It allows you to eliminate infection or at least alleviate the course of the disease. Without it, the pathology spreads very quickly and causes paralysis. Most often the outcome is fatal.

The vaccine against letospirosis will protect Germans from damage to the liver, capillaries, muscles, kidneys, and general intoxication. Viral hepatitis and parvovirus enteritis are no less dangerous. Both diseases are very transient, occur in an acute form and often end in the death of the animal without vaccination.

As an addition to the mandatory list, veterinarians recommend vaccinations against Lyme disease, parainfluenza, piroplasmosis, lichen and coronavirus enteritis.

Vaccinations: against what diseases?

Dog breeders know what a terrible danger hangs over kids. For a German Shepherd puppy under one year of age, distemper or parvovirus enteritis is often fatal or permanently impairing health.

What are dogs vaccinated against?

Parvovirus enteritis;
Plague of carnivores;
Parainfluenza;
Infectious hepatitis;
Adenovirus of the respiratory tract;
Leptospirosis;
Rabies.

For protection, polyvalent imported vaccines are used:

Nobivac;
Eurican;
Vanguard;
Canigen.

When should German Shepherd puppies be vaccinated?

During vaccination, particles of viruses are introduced into the dog's body. The immune system receives a powerful blow, so a number of factors should be taken into account before scheduling it:

epidemiological situation in the region;
individual characteristics of the puppy;
conditions of his detention;
place of residence.

First of all, vaccination is carried out against major diseases - hepatitis, plague, leptospirosis, enteritis, and later - against rabies.

The timing of the first vaccine, according to the vaccination schedule drawn up by a veterinarian for a German shepherd, is one and a half to two months of age. Don't start too early to avoid causing harm. By this point, she should be absolutely healthy, examined by a doctor and dewormed.

Vaccination schedule

Disease	Primary vaccination		Revaccination	Subsequent vaccinations	Method of administration
Rabies	12-13 weeks	n/a	1 year	Once a year	s/c, i/m
Plague	8-10 weeks	In 21-28 days	1 year	Once a year	s/c, i/m
Infectious hepatitis	8-10 weeks	In 21-28 days	1 year	Once a year	s/c, i/m
Parovirus enteritis	8-10 weeks	In 21-28 days	1 year	Once a year	s/c, i/m
Adenovirus	8-10 weeks	In 21-28 days	1 year	Once a year	s/c, i/m
Parainfluenza	8-10 weeks	In 21-28 days	1 year	Once a year	s/c, i/m
Leptospirosis	8-10 weeks	In 21-28 days	1 year	Once a year	i/m
Trichophytosis	1-6 months	After 10-14 days	1 year	Once a year	i/m
Microsporia	1-6 months	After 10-14 days	1 year	Once a year	i/m

First vaccination for a German Shepherd puppy, how to prepare your pet

Usually the first vaccination of puppies is carried out by breeders. But if weaning from the mother is early, new owners are vaccinated. After moving, a German experiences stress, so it’s worth waiting a bit with the procedure. As soon as he gets used to it, they begin to prepare. A week before the vaccine is administered, antiparasitic drugs are given:

Prazitel Plus - does not require a starvation diet, give ½ tablet per 5 kg of body weight.
Prazicide – effective in the fight against helminths, 1 tablet per 10 kg.
Albendazole is an effective broad-spectrum drug.

If the puppy is found to have worms, the vaccination is postponed and repeated treatment against parasites is carried out. During the preparation period, you should not change your pet’s diet; you should constantly monitor its general condition (temperature, stool character). If you become lethargic or lose your appetite, you need to see a doctor.

If the epidemiological situation in the region is favorable and the puppy is in good health, he will be vaccinated according to the schedule. The first vaccination is scheduled for early morning, before he eats. Afterwards, the pet is quarantined for two to three weeks. During this time, he should not have contact with other animals, bathe or scratch the injection site. Injections are carried out with drugs intended for dogs up to one year old; vaccinations must be issued by well-known ones, Vanguard, Nobivak and others).

At what age, with what vaccine and against what should dogs be vaccinated?

The veterinary drug market is filled with a variety of vaccines. New drugs appear from time to time. Prices vary depending on the complex of diseases presented in one dose and the manufacturer.

German puppies are vaccinated against diseases such as:

Plague of carnivores;
Hepatitis of infectious origin;
Parvovirus enteritis (there is no vaccine for coronavirus);
Adenovirus;
Leptospirosis;
Rabies;
Parainfluenza.

The vaccine is a weakened strain of pathogens. When introduced into the body, it induces the production of specific antibodies. Immunity is developed within 21 days and remains active for a year.

The standard vaccine includes two 1 milliliter bottles. In the first, the drug appears to be a dry, porous mass of pink or yellowish color. The second bottle with liquid contents. This is a vaccine against leptospirosis, rabies or a sterile phosphate-buffered solution. The composition is always indicated on the label. The dry component is dissolved with this liquid. The more diseases a vaccine covers, the more expensive it is.

Important! The drug is stored in the refrigerator and supplied to pharmacies strictly under temperature conditions.

The vaccine is administered to the animal subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The injection site must first be treated with 70% alcohol, and then the injection must be given. But some experts say that you can do without treatment, pricking, relying on the natural protection of the dog’s skin.

Vaccination rules

According to veterinarians, vaccination against dangerous diseases is a vital procedure, during which a number of rules must be followed.

Vaccination is not prescribed for a sick dog; even if it is slightly unwell, the injection should be postponed until a later date. Although weakened viruses are introduced into the body to provide adequate immunity, unhealthy puppies can become sick, crippled, or even die. When choosing a drug, you should rely on the advice of doctors, and not on the recommendations of forum users or experienced dog lovers. A drug that is well tolerated by one animal can be fatal to another.

If puppies are being vaccinated for the first time or a new biological product has been used, the owner and pet should briefly delay leaving the veterinary clinic. This is necessary in order to monitor the German Shepherd’s reaction to the injection, and if an allergic reaction occurs, to be able to get emergency help.

After vaccination, the puppy is not allowed to swim in open waters, and the entire house is not washed. The site of administration of the biological product is observed for several days. If swelling, abscess or lump appears, consult a doctor.

General rules

Before vaccinating your German Shepherd puppy, you should become as familiar as possible with the rules and recommendations provided by your veterinarian.

The most important rule: vaccination is under no circumstances prescribed to a sick dog. Even general malaise is an important indicator that it is better to postpone the injection. Therefore, a few weeks before an important event, monitor your pet, take its temperature and pay attention to any changes in its behavior.

Since vaccination is not a therapeutic process, but the introduction of weakened viruses into the body to develop immunity, it can kill sick German Shepherd puppies. Or an unhealthy pet who receives an injection may become seriously ill or remain crippled.

When choosing a vaccination for your shepherd, be sure to consult a veterinarian. No reading forums or advice from experienced dog lovers. Such injections are no joke, so it is the doctor who will tell you how and when to vaccinate. It also happens that the injection scheme that suits an experienced shepherd owner may not work in your case. Therefore, everything here is decided in personal consultation with a veterinarian.

It is very important to follow the vaccination schedule, because if you vaccinate your dog ahead of schedule, the vaccine may not work.

Where can a German get vaccinated?

The drugs necessary for vaccination are purchased at a veterinary pharmacy, so you can give it to your German Shepherd in different places:

from the breeder;
in a veterinary clinic;
at home.

In the first case, you need to ask the seller to make a note in the documents so that you know the date and name of the drug with which the puppy was vaccinated. Vaccination at home is convenient, but it is impossible to obtain a veterinary passport, without which you cannot travel with your dog or take part in exhibitions.

In the clinic, the German is under the control of specialists, the drug is stored in proper conditions, but the dog feels uncomfortable in a strange place, experiences stress and fear.

The best option is to invite a veterinarian to your home. In this case, you do not have to take the dog to the hospital, there are no unnecessary contacts. But there are some disadvantages - the ampoule must be delivered in a container with ice, which is not always done. There is an additional cost for a specialist visiting your home.

Where is the best place to get vaccinated?

Of course, at home - to avoid contact with sick animals that are brought to the clinic. If possible, arrange to call a veterinary specialist to your home or do it yourself. However, if you vaccinate yourself, most likely, the clinic will refuse to put the appropriate marks in the veterinary passport, and this is extremely necessary for passing veterinary control at exhibitions, customs, etc.

After vaccination, the dog should not be bathed or overtired. Contact with other dogs should be limited.

Although licensed vaccines have a high safety profile, there is no one product that can be guaranteed to be safe for all patients, and there are isolated cases of adverse reactions from the vaccine ranging from fever and lethargy to allergic and autoimmune diseases and death of animals.

German Shepherd vaccination table by age

Even puppies born from the same German Shepherd have their own individual schedule, with the help of which the owner sees when they were vaccinated and the timing of the next vaccination. This is what a sample graph looks like:

Type of disease	Vaccination		Periodicity	Timing of revaccination
	first	second
rabies	3 months	No	annually	after a year
plague	2 months	4 weeks after the first
infectious hepatitis
parainfluenza
leptospirosis
parvovirus enteritis

When to start vaccinating your shepherd

The natural protection that puppies receive thanks to their mother decreases gradually, after which the animal must develop its own immunity to diseases.

This is interesting! If your pet is vaccinated ahead of schedule, the drug may not work at all, which will increase the risk of infection.

It is recommended to start immunizing a puppy at one and a half or two months of age, but an individual vaccination schedule is drawn up by the attending veterinarian. If there is a delay in development or growth, the calendar of preventive measures may change significantly.

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How to vaccinate a German Shepherd puppy at home?

When there are many puppies and the veterinary clinic is far away, vaccination is carried out on their own. In this case, it is worth keeping a special journal in which the date and name of the drug administered are recorded. You need to prepare in advance and act according to the following scheme:

Select and buy vaccines by first contacting a veterinary hospital for advice.
Describe the application diagram.
Determine the compatibility of biological products with each other.
Store ampoules at a temperature of +2+8 ⁰С.
Prepare alcohol (70%), napkins and syringes.
Visually examine your pet, measure its temperature, make sure it is active and does not refuse to eat.
Wear disposable gloves.
Prepare the composition according to the instructions.
Draw the drug into the syringe.
Fix the dog.
Spread the fur at the withers and wipe with alcohol.
Pull back the skin and insert the needle 1.5 cm.
Administer the vaccine.
Gently knead the injection area.
Enter all data into a log.
Dispose of vials and syringes.

It should be noted that revaccination is carried out with the same drug as the first vaccination.

Preparing for the first vaccination - vaccinations for shepherd dogs

The most important rule for vaccinating shepherd dogs is that the vaccination should be given to an absolutely healthy puppy.

, only in this case can one hope for a good result and the absence of any complications.
Observe the baby’s condition for several days, as many infections have an incubation period of 3 to 10 days. At this time, feed the puppy the usual food that he ate from the previous owner and do not suddenly change his diet. 10-14 days before vaccination,
your pet needs to be dewormed; it is better to consult a veterinarian about the choice of drug and its dosage.
If everything is in order and the baby feels great, then you can call the YA-VET veterinarian to your home to carry out the first comprehensive vaccination. You should not visit a veterinary clinic for this, as the puppy may catch an infection there. If worms are detected,
vaccination should be postponed and the anti-parasite medicine should be given again after 7-10 days, and only then the vaccination should be done. Also, if you notice that your pet is lethargic, eats poorly, and is inactive, invite a doctor for an examination and hold off on vaccinations for now.

Shepherd vaccinations: schedule

Vaccinations for each German Shepherd are an individual matter and depend on many factors. This includes the age of the puppy at the time of purchase, its state of health, the selected vaccine, past illnesses, and the epidemic situation in the area of residence. It is most convenient to discuss these issues with a veterinarian, who will delve into all the nuances of this issue. There is only an approximate, general vaccination schedule for shepherd dogs that owners should follow.

parvovirus enteritis,
coronavirus enteritis,
hepatitis A.

The next stage is revaccination with the same vaccine to create stable, strong immunity. This is followed by a break in vaccination, as the puppy begins to change teeth, and during this period vaccinations are undesirable. After its completion, at 6-7 months, a comprehensive vaccination against plague, adenovirus and leptospirosis is given. Finally, a grown puppy at the age of 8-9 months is given an anti-rabies vaccination, that is, a rabies vaccination. At this stage, you can breathe a sigh of relief, your German has been vaccinated against all dangerous diseases, and you will need to return to the veterinarian for vaccination in a year. Then the young dog will be vaccinated against four diseases at the same time: plague, leptospirosis, adenovirus and rabies.

Vaccinations for German Shepherds by age can be presented for convenience, as a table:

Age of first vaccination	Vaccination	12 weeks	14-16 weeks
8-9 weeks	canine distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus infection + leptospirosis	canine distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus infection + leptospirosis
12 weeks	canine distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus infection, parainfluenza, leptospirosis + rabies	leptospirosis
Revaccination	1 year - canine distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus infection, parainfluenza, leptospirosis

Rabies vaccination is carried out every year

, 11-12 months after the previous one or 3 years if we are talking about the Nobivak vaccine. Without a certificate of this vaccination, the dog will not be allowed to the exhibition, you will not be able to travel with it anywhere on a train or plane.

There are additional vaccinations for shepherd dogs , which are desirable in those areas where there is an unfavorable situation for diseases such as chlamydia, bordetellosis, microsporia and trichophytosis. You can discuss questions about these vaccinations with your veterinarian. Our veterinary clinic offers a wide selection of modern domestic and imported leading vaccines src=»https://ya-vet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/privivki-dlya-nemeckoy-ovcharki-grafik.jpg» class=» aligncenter" width="650″ height="170″[/img]

Vaccinations for shepherd dogs: prevention of complications

Modern vaccines are generally well tolerated by puppies, as they contain inactivated strains of pathogens. Before vaccination, the doctor will definitely take the puppy’s temperature and examine him to make sure he is in good health. It is advisable to give vaccinations to shepherd dogs in the morning, on an empty stomach.

. Two days before, the shepherd dog can be given allergy medications to prevent possible allergic reactions. The veterinarian will monitor the puppy after vaccination, since individual intolerance to the components of the vaccine occasionally occurs, in order to immediately help the baby in case of allergies. Usually the puppy is less active a day after vaccination than always, his nose is warm and dry. On the second day, the dog should return to its previous state, eat and play well, otherwise call the doctor. No one is immune from surprises, since a puppy, outwardly healthy, could have already become infected with some kind of virus without showing any signs of illness.

within two weeks after vaccination , so it is necessary to keep the puppy at home to protect it from infections. After this quarantine, you can walk with your pet and let him make new friends.

The veterinarian provides home vaccination services for dogs. The convenience of this procedure at home is undeniable: at the appointed time, without fuss and stress, without contact with possible infections in the clinic, the doctor will vaccinate, write the vaccinations into the puppy’s passport and answer all your questions.

In case of complications, you can always personally consult with the YA-VET veterinarian and receive recommendations. The choice of vaccine, its cost, the price of the service - all this can be found out in a free consultation with a veterinarian at our center by phone listed on the website. Contact our center and we will help you raise a healthy, reliable and strong friend - a German Shepherd!

Caring for your pet after vaccination

After vaccination, the German needs to be closely monitored. Although allergic reactions to injected drugs are rare, caution should be exercised:

do not use hormonal and antibacterial drugs in the near future;
do not keep your pet in the open sun;
do not expose him to stress;
avoid introducing new foods into the diet;
don't bathe.

If within two to three days after vaccination a German is apathetic, moves little, and there is a slight increase in body temperature, this is normal. There may be swelling and mild soreness at the injection site. One-time vomiting and loss of appetite are acceptable. During this period, you should not bother your German Shepherd puppy, force him to move and play. He needs to create a calm, comfortable environment, provide him with quality food and clean water.

Contacting a veterinarian is necessary if more alarming symptoms appear in a German:

complete refusal of food;
diarrhea for several days;
increase in body temperature by more than 1 ⁰С;
inability to swallow;
paralysis;
suffocation;
loss of orientation in space;
abscess in the injection area;
pallor of the mucous membranes.

Quarantine for first vaccinated German Shepherds should last at least four weeks - two before vaccination, two after.

General principles and rules

All dogs are vaccinated according to the same schedule, so the vaccination schedule for German Shepherds follows the general rules.

Vaccination is carried out only on healthy animals. Any illness is accompanied by a decrease in immunity necessary to fight viruses. Administration of a vaccine to a sick dog can result in complications or death.
Vaccinations are considered mandatory for dogs planning to have offspring. To obtain healthy puppies, your pet is vaccinated no later than 2 months before mating.
The vaccination calendar is compiled individually and depends on the chosen vaccine.
The optimal time for grafting is summer and winter. High and low temperatures are destructive for viruses, therefore they exclude a negative reaction to the administered drug.

IMPORTANT! If a German Shepherd puppy has started to lose its baby teeth, it is not recommended to vaccinate it. This process negatively affects the immune system.

After vaccination, the owner receives a dog passport with the date of vaccination and the name of the administered drug.

How to feed a grown puppy correctly?

For a German Shepherd, the principle of so-called “free” feeding is absolutely unacceptable; it is important to accustom your pet to a feeding regime.

The number of feedings per day depends on age:

up to 1.5 months – 6 times;
1.5-3 months – 5 times;
3-6 months – 3 times;
from 6 months and older – 2 times.

In the first 2 weeks after buying a puppy, you need to feed him the same thing that he ate from the breeder, then the feeding pattern can be changed.

The diet of a German Shepherd can consist of natural products and ready-made industrial food, the main thing is that it is balanced. Otherwise, the puppy may not have erect ears and may develop gastritis or rickets.

Proper nutrition for a dog should consist of 60% of the daily food intake from raw or boiled lean meat.

The dog must also be given:

offal (due to lower nutritional value, they are required 1.5-2 times more than meat);
vegetables and herbs (15%);
fermented milk products (15%);
cereals – rice, buckwheat, rolled oats (10%);
egg.

Several times a week, meat should be completely replaced with fish.

All food should be cut into small pieces and have a temperature of 30-35 °C.

Due to the tendency of representatives of this breed to allergies, their diet should not contain:

chicken and chicken by-products;
pork and other fatty meats;
pearl barley, corn, wheat;
sugar and sweets;
sausages and smoked meats;
legumes and potatoes;
pasta;
salt, spices, herbs.

CAREFULLY!

It is forbidden to give tubular bones - their use can lead to stomach injuries.

Industrial feeds are divided into several classes:

economy (Chappi, Darling, “Meal”, Pedigree) - prepared using the cheapest possible raw materials, contain little animal protein and many plant components;
premium (ProBalance, Dow Chow, Happy Dog, ProPlan) - they contain a little more components of animal origin, but also a lot of plant proteins;
super-premium (Arden Grange, 1st Choice, Josera, Belcando) – high-quality raw materials are used for production, they contain a lot of animal protein, and plant components are highly digestible cereals;
holistic (Almo Nature, Barking Heads, NOW, GO!, Acana) - they contain 70-80% animal proteins obtained from high-quality meat, and no grains.

Food for a German Shepherd should be at least premium.

The daily value depends on the class of food and the manufacturer and is indicated on the packaging.

Another good solution would be to give the puppy specialized vitamins, which can be bought at a veterinary pharmacy. This is especially true in autumn and spring, when the chance of developing vitamin deficiency is greatest. However, before purchasing, it is better to consult a veterinarian - he will help you choose the most suitable ones.

The body after the vaccine

After vaccination, your pet may feel unwell - he will be lethargic, may refuse to eat, and his nose will be warm and dry. There is nothing strange about this - the body fights the virus and mobilizes all the forces it has to do so. This period usually lasts less than a day - if you observe a rise in temperature above 390C, you can use an anal suppository to reduce the fever.

The next day, your pupil should be back to normal - he eats, sleeps and behaves as actively as before. If this does not happen and the baby remains lethargic and depressed, contact your veterinarian; a complication may have occurred.

Among the alarming symptoms that indicate a complication may be the following:

Dyspnea;
Heavy secretion of saliva;
Pallor of mucous membranes;
Respiratory and cardiac arrest;
Epileptic seizure.

The above signs indicate that the baby has an individual intolerance to the drug. Most often, doctors are able to save the dog - however, this is a reason to take care of a more careful selection of the drug for the next vaccinations.

How to choose your future pet?

It is best to adopt a puppy from a specialized nursery, where breeders take a responsible approach to the issue of dog health. It is also necessary to find out the number of puppies in the litter - the bitch is able to feed a maximum of 10 healthy babies.

A healthy puppy that meets the breed standard:

smooth, shiny coat;
no fringes near the ears;
there are no red spots or rashes on the skin;
strong bones, straight back line;
the paws are even and strong, the pads are thick, the claws are dark;
tail straight;
the stomach is not bloated;
almond-shaped eyes, without increased lacrimation and purulent discharge;
mucous membranes are pink, clean;
bite – “scissors”, gap no more than 2 mm;
the coat is clean, there is no dandruff;
ears without unpleasant odor or discharge.

Ears that are not fully erect are not a sign of abnormality. Their formation occurs between 5 weeks and 4 months.

IMPORTANT!

In addition, a healthy puppy behaves actively, shows curiosity, and its veterinary passport contains all the necessary notes on vaccination and deworming.