Alabai puppies: vaccination calendar in the first year of life

Despite the noble, massive appearance of adult Central Asian Shepherds, young animals of this breed are quite difficult to tolerate various infectious diseases of carnivores.

Vaccination of Alabai puppies is the most effective method of protecting a young pet from deadly pathologies that can lead to death. To form stable immunity against infectious diseases, it is necessary to properly follow the standards of care for a growing pet. The timing of preventive deworming and vaccination of an Alabai puppy is tied to the vaccination schedule. The veterinarian prescribes vaccinations as the pet grows.

What vaccinations does the Central Asian Shepherd need to get?

Asians and Central Asian Shepherds at birth have poor health due to genetic characteristics. An unvaccinated pet should not be walked. He should be protected from contact with an infectious individual, as this is fraught with a severe course of the infectious disease. The young animal may develop serious complications from which it may die.

Veterinarians recommend vaccinating young pets against the following infectious diseases.

Parvovirus enteritis

Parvovirus enteritis is a contagious viral pathology that occurs with damage to the myocardium and respiratory organs, profuse diarrhea and vomiting. It often ends in death.

Carnivore plagues

Distemper - Infectious hepatitis - Hepatitis infectiosa is a contagious viral disease characterized by disruption of the nervous, respiratory and digestive systems. Mortality rate is 90%.

Central Asian Shepherd puppies should be vaccinated from childhood

Leptospirosis

L. jcterohaemorrhagiae, L. canicola, L. pomona, L. Grippotiphosa is a bacterial disease that is dangerous to humans. Sick puppies experience jaundice, kidney and liver damage, digestive disorders and neurological symptoms. The young die from heart or liver failure.

Rabies

Rabies is a contagious viral disease, dangerous to people, characterized by damage to the nervous system, paralysis, aggression, 100% mortality.

Parainfluenza

Parainfluenza + Bordetella bronchiceptica – a viral pathology that occurs with damage to the respiratory system;

Adenovirosis

Adenovirosis cani - A. is a viral disease characterized by symptoms of damage to the respiratory organs and high mortality.

Vaccination of the Central Asian Shepherd is an absolutely voluntary procedure. You can vaccinate your baby yourself, from a breeder or at a veterinary clinic. If Central Asian Shepherd puppies do not have vaccinations against leptospirosis and rabies, their owners may be punished in accordance with the Code of the Russian Federation.

What are the dangers of vaccination against coronavirus?

One of the most frequently asked questions by our patients is: what are the dangers of vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus? For healthy people without contraindications, the possibility of unwanted side effects, judging by the test results, is extremely small. The likelihood of developing dangerous consequences increases for several categories of patients.

• Those who have been ill. If the body contains large quantities of IgG antibodies to the S-protein of the virus, then a person may develop a cytokine storm - a dangerous condition characterized by the rapid development of an inflammatory process, which can even lead to death. At the same time, the lack of antibodies does not create the necessary protection against re-infection. Therefore, people who have had an infection, even in a mild form, should do an IgG antibody test before vaccination.
• People with medical contraindications. In some cases, the ban on immunization is temporary. So, if you get sick with ARVI, then after recovery you need to wait two weeks, after which you can get vaccinated. If you have a severe allergy, it is impossible to predict how the immune system will react to the components of the vaccine, so you should refrain from vaccination.
• People with chronic diseases. If the disease is not currently aggravated, then the possibility of vaccination should be discussed with your doctor to avoid the risks of worsening the condition.

But even in the absence of contraindications, after the vaccine is administered, certain consequences of vaccination against coronavirus may appear. Some people experience a slight increase in temperature, chills, headache, muscle aches, and the injection site remains painful for one to two days. These unpleasant sensations usually disappear on their own. If these symptoms do not go away after three days, you should call your doctor. For temperatures above 39°C that do not go away for more than six hours, you must call an ambulance. Under the supervision of highly qualified specialists of Meditsina JSC, you do not have to worry about your health. Find out more on the services page.

When to vaccinate an Alabai puppy

If the epizootic situation is favorable, young dogs at the age of 2 months must be vaccinated against:

• plague;
• infectious hepatitis;
• parvovirus enteritis;
• leptospirosis.

Until this age, walking and contact of a young pet with adult animals is prohibited. Rabies vaccinations are recommended before or after changing teeth, that is, at the age of 3 months or 6 months.

Veterinary specialists have developed a vaccination calendar regulating the procedure for vaccination by month. Vaccinations for Alabai puppies in the absence of outbreaks of infectious diseases are given at 2, 3 and 6 months. Thus, before a year, a young dog should be vaccinated three times.

The choice of vaccines for vaccinating an Alabai puppy is extensive.

The next vaccination of young animals is provided at the age of 15-18 months. The procedure must be repeated once a year. The dog must be healthy at the time of vaccination. Before vaccination, it is necessary to carry out preventive deworming.

Vaccinations for Alabai can be given with both mono- and polyvalent vaccines. Storage conditions and vaccination schedule must be observed. Single vaccines provide immunity against one specific disease. Polyvalent vaccines include several non-pathogenic strains of viruses and bacteria. Currently, domestic and foreign polyvalent vaccines are used everywhere for vaccination:

• Nobivac;
• Eurican;
• Vanguard;
• Canigen;
• Duramune;
• Hexadog.

These immunobiological drugs act quite gently on the delicate organism of growing young animals, causing a minimum of side effects.

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.

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.

When to give the first vaccination to an Alabai puppy?

The age of a small animal at which the first vaccination is carried out depends on the health and sufficient amount of breast milk in the lactating bitch, overcrowding and the epizootic situation. The first vaccination for an Alabai puppy born from a vaccinated mother, fed with breast milk when kept in favorable conditions and without the spread of infections, is given at the age of 8 weeks. Repeated vaccination is carried out after 3-4 weeks to enhance the effect of the first vaccination. Most often, the Nobivac DHPPi vaccine is used for this purpose in combination with Nobivac Lepto or similar immunobiological preparations.

A nursing bitch passes antibodies to infectious diseases to puppies through breast milk. By 2-3 months, the amount of antibodies in the blood of small dogs decreases sharply, which determines the timing of the first vaccination for a Central Asian Shepherd puppy. Early vaccination is not advisable under these conditions. Young animals do not have a developed immune system, so vaccination will have little effect.

Mother’s “vaccine” still works in newborn Alabai puppies

For artificially fed babies or young pets obtained from unvaccinated bitches raised in crowded conditions or unfavorable epizootic conditions, forced early vaccination is provided. In such cases, it is permissible to give the first vaccination to a dog already at one month of age or at 5-6 weeks, depending on the type of drug used. In our country, foreign polyvalent vaccines are used for early vaccination: Nobivac Puppy DP, Duramune Max 5 or Vanguard.

General information about the vaccine

JSC Medicine uses the Russian-made drug Gam-COVID-Vac, better known under the commercial name Sputnik V. The vaccine was developed and produced by the National Center of Epidemiology. N. Gamaleya. This is a two-component vector-type drug, the production technology of which is well known and has been tested many times over the past decade. The basis is two types of harmless human adenovirus, the shells of which are supplemented with protein particles of the S-protein of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. When the drug enters the human body, it causes an immune response, which consists of producing a sufficient amount of specific antibodies and forming stable immunity to COVID-19 infection.

Where should Central Asian Shepherds be vaccinated?

If your pet does not participate in exhibitions and competitions, it is permissible to vaccinate your dog yourself, observing the storage conditions of the drug and the vaccination schedule. However, it is recommended to vaccinate the animal at the breeder and at the veterinary clinic to be able to provide first aid in the event of an allergic reaction to the administered drug. The specialist conducts a preliminary examination of the dog, determines exactly how much vaccine needs to be administered depending on the weight, and issues a veterinary passport with a note about the type of drug and the date of vaccination.

Mandatory conditions for each vaccination procedure are:

• deworming 10-12 days before vaccination. The first deworming is carried out in two stages at the age of 3 weeks with Pirantel or Drontal Junior. The following procedure is performed at 5 months, then 10-12 days before the upcoming vaccination with Canikquantel, Pirantel, Milbemax, Azinox;
• gentle mode. Before the first vaccination and for 3 weeks after it, it is not recommended to walk with your pet or bathe the animal. Conduct active training and games, change the environment and diet;
• health. Absolutely healthy dogs with normal appetite, body temperature and activity, clean eyes and nose are allowed for vaccination. Vaccination of a sick animal can cause complications or death of the animal. It is not recommended to vaccinate females in heat, lactating females, or young animals during the change of teeth;
• reaction control. An acceptable reaction to the vaccine is the formation of a slight swelling, an increase in body temperature to 39 C, lethargy, vomiting or diarrhea on the day of injection.

The dog requires the help of a specialist with thickening and enlargement of the lump at the injection site, an increase in body temperature up to 40C, prolonged vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.

It is safer to vaccinate Alabai in a clinic, where a doctor can first examine the pet.

Preparation for vaccination and its cost

1. Observe the dog's condition. Vaccination is given only to healthy animals. The puppy needs to measure its temperature for a week before vaccination, monitor the condition of its stool and mucous membranes.
2. Deworming before each vaccination.
3. Avoid walking with the puppy before vaccination, do not let them into the hallway, and remove dirty shoes.
4. Provide proper and nutritious nutrition for your dog.
5. The interval between vaccinations should be at least 3 weeks.

Should I vaccinate at home or in a clinic? This question worries many owners. The clinic stamps it and the procedure is cheaper. Sometimes the rules for storing vaccines are not followed. The ideal option would be to call a trusted doctor at home from a good clinic. The veterinarian can take the passport with him and stamp it at the clinic. A puppy that is vulnerable to infection will be safe in a calm environment.

Alabai vaccination table by age

To systematize the timing and required vaccinations according to the animal’s age, you can use a convenient vaccination table for Central Asian Shepherds.

Compliance with the terms and conditions for preventive deworming and vaccination of Central Asian Shepherd puppies helps protect your beloved pet and the owner’s family from serious infectious diseases.