Expired Pet Vaccination Philippines: How Long Do Puppy Vaccines Really Last?
Expired Pet Vaccination In The Philippines: How Long Do Puppy Vaccines Really Last?
Were you able to read Part 1 of my post on pet vaccines in the Philippines that are expired?
Here’s that eye-opening article on expired pet vaccines in the Philippines
From that first article, you probably know by now that #WalangForeverSaVaccines.
Yes, after your pet’s initial vaccination, you still need to be mindful on the schedule of his re-vaccination …
… simply because #WalangForeverSaVaccines.
Expired Pet Vaccination In The Philippines: How Long Do Puppy Vaccines Really Last?
Vaccines given to your pet dogs and cats have a period of effectivity.
Once that period lapses, you need to have them re-vaccinated to keep them protected.
On his or her first year, your puppy will be receiving:
a. 5-in-1 vaccine
– recommended to puppies 6 weeks old or when your puppy is 1 month and a half in age.
– after his 1st vaccine, he will get 3 more shots every 3 weeks
b. Rabies vaccine
– recommended to puppies 4 months old. By this time, he has already completed his 5-in1-vaccine
c. Bordatella vaccine
– recommended for puppies 4 months old and a half. This is after his rabies vaccine
– after 2 weeks of getting his 1st vaccine, he will get his 2nd shot
After completing the core vaccines above, licensed Vets recommend that your pet dog will receive his core vaccines yearly.
For a complete schedule of vaccines for your puppy and the re-vaccination schedule, you can check out this post on Pet Vaccination Schedule: When Is The Recommended Vaccinations Given?
Yearly visits to your Vet will include re-vaccination and annual check up. This will ensure that you will have a long and happy relationship with your pet dogs and cats.
Now, you ask:
“Doc Sixto, what are the chances that my pet dog will not be infected with diseases such as Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis, and ParaInfluenza after completing his 5-in-1 vaccine shots?”
My Short Answer:
A lot of factors must be taken into consideration. To keep it short and simple, you should consider 2 major factors:
- Partner only with a Registered Vet for he would advise you on the best protective care via vaccines
- Use quality vaccines. Registered Vets have access to quality vaccines and they can recommend the best brands that they are using for their practice.
Know what? I promise to write a long answer to your question!
Watch out for my next post. I’ll share severals ways that we Vets consider when choosing the best brands of vaccines in the market to ensure that your pets are protected continuously!
Meantime, if you have questions about vaccination for your pet, send me a message in Makati Dog and Cat Hospital Facebook Page.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM
Pet Happiness Expert
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
“The St. Luke’s of Pet Hospitals” – from a Happy Client