Proper Vaccination Guide for Dogs and Cats: Dos and Don
Vaccine Selection
1. Cat Vaccination: A Comprehensive Guide (Total of 4 Shots)
Recommended Plan:
Initial Shots (1st, 2nd, and 3rd): Administer the Feline Trivalent vaccine, with each shot given at 25day intervals.
First Vaccination: Schedule the initial vaccination at 60 days (or upon reaching 2 months of age).
Final Shot (Rabies): Choose from imported options such as Merial, Pfizer, or Pevacloprid Rabies vaccine, as any one will suffice.
2. Dog Vaccination: A Complete Vaccination Plan (Total of 4 Shots)
Recommended Plan (Most Comprehensive):
Initial Shots (1st, 2nd, and 3rd): Use the Pfizer Vaxxgard 8, which offers the highest level of virus prevention in canine vaccines, with each shot administered every 25 days.
First Vaccination: Schedule the initial vaccination at 60 days (or upon reaching 2 months of age).
Final Shot (Rabies): Select from imported options such as Merial, Pfizer, or Pevacloprid Rabies vaccine, as any one will suffice.
Alternative Plans:
Plan B:
Initial Shots (1st, 2nd, and 3rd): Use the Pfizer Vaxxgard 5 or Intervet Quadravac, with each shot given at 25day intervals.
First Vaccination: Schedule the initial vaccination at 60 days (or upon reaching 2 months of age).
Final Shot (Rabies): Select from imported options such as Merial, Pfizer, or Pevacloprid Rabies vaccine, as any one will suffice.
Plan C:
Initial Shots (1st, 2nd, and 3rd): Administer the vaccines in sequence: Bivalent, Quadrivalent, and Hexavalent, with each shot given at 25day intervals.
First Vaccination: Schedule the initial vaccination at 60 days (or upon reaching 2 months of age).
Final Shot (Rabies): Select from imported options such as Merial, Pfizer, or Pevacloprid Rabies vaccine, as any one will suffice.
Preparations Before Injection
Disinfection Supplies: Alcohol swabs, iodine solution, and sterile syringes.
Vaccine Dilution: Typically, vaccines come in two parts: a liquid and a dry powder. The correct procedure is to first use a needle to withdraw the liquid, inject it into the dry powder vial for dilution, and then withdraw the entire mixture for injection.
Injection Method: A simple subcutaneous injection is recommended (painless). Deep muscle injections can be more painful.
Injection Coordination: It is advisable for two people to perform the injection. One person holds the pet with all four legs off the ground, while the other administers the injection to prevent the pet from struggling.
PostInjection Care: After the injection, bend and cover the needle tip before disposing of it to prevent injury to cleaning staff (a very important step).
PostInjection Considerations
No Bathing: Avoid bathing the pet for one week postinjection.
No Deworming: Do not deworm the pet for one week postinjection.
No Antiviral Medications: Do not administer antiviral drugs or repeat vaccinations within one week of injection.
What to Do If Vaccination Fails
If the vaccination is unsuccessful due to improper technique, such as:
Incorrect Needle Angle: The needle may not penetrate the skin properly, resulting in a missed shot.
Leakage Exceeding 1/3: More than onethird of the vaccine may leak out during injection.
In the event of a failed vaccination, discontinue the injection and observe the pet for one week without any adverse effects. If all is well, resume the same vaccine series. It is crucial not to administer multiple vaccines simultaneously.
