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Injection to protect against disease, also can be used to discuss legal issues and side affects.

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Should a puppy with its first vaccinations meet a dog that’s not fully vaccinated?

All in the title, really. Over Christmas, my puppy will have had his first vaccination. I want to bring him to see family over this time, but a dog he will meet hasn’t had yearly boosters, only her initial 8 and 12 week vaccines. Is it safe for them…
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Do rescue animals get vaccinated?

If you get a dog or cat from an animal shelter, will it have the necessary vaccinations taken by the shelter, or is there a chance you will have to pay for and organise these yourself? On the one hand, I know that animal shelters are often strapped…
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Rabies from a cat? Under what circumstances?

In the country where I live there has been a mild rabies outbreak, which in turn has prompted the authorities to enforce obligatory vaccination of all cats and dogs, even ones which don't go out. It's an issue that (according to my vet) may put the…
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Protecting my kitten against rabies after fighting with feral cats

I live in Pakistan, and we own a three months old Persian breed kitten. It had aggressive interactions with other feral cats who secretly sneaked into our house. I don't think that my cat was injured because I can't see any sign of any injury or…
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What are the side effects of a rabies vaccination?

I recently had my cats updated on their rabies vaccinations, and one of them started puking in the morning afterwards. I've caught that it happens after I feed him, so it's almost as if the vaccination is giving him an upset stomach. Since it's been…
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Keep dog isolated until fully vaccinated

We have recently acquired a Boston Terrier. It's our first dog, but we are amazed by her capacity to learn. We have been told to keep her isolated until her third shot (she is getting V8, but I'm unsure if the vaccine name is not local only - we…
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How is the vaccination schedule for dogs determined?

My dog's (1) vet diary shows a regular vaccination schedule for 3 things: Distemper / Hepatitis Parvo / Corona / Leptosspirosis / Parainfluenza (9 in one; injection) — Once every year. Anti-Rabies (injection) — Once every year. Deworming (tablets…
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Are annual booster vaccinations necessary for dogs and cats that are no longer in contact with communicable diseases they're preventing?

I have 2 pets (a cat and a dog) that receive booster vaccines every year for communicable diseases they're no longer in contact with. They have been adopted from a shelter in non-Schengen area EU country where they had contact with many sick animals…
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How important is it to get your dog vaccinated for heartworm in India?

Is heartworm common among dogs in India, and is it necessary to get dogs vaccinated against it?
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Anti-rabies vaccination once in 3 years for pets in countries like India?

My pet dog, a 4-year old Golden Retriever, gets vaccinated against rabies once every year. A few months ago I found out that most of the core vaccines for dogs provide immunity for 3 years, so I checked and found out that the anti-rabies vaccine the…
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Are there any vaccines that are needed for cows in Gujarat, India?

I love cows, but I do not know if there are there is any need for cows to have vaccines, whether they're compulsory vaccines or optional vaccines. If so, which are the schedules for the vaccines? I would love if someone could give me information for…
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My dog has been bitten by a snake (adder) twice; is it now "vaccinated"?

So, the rover has been bitten twice and I wonder if it is now "vaccinated" and if future hypothetical snake bites will be less severe? It is a large Golden Retriever and it was bitten by a common adder (Vipera berus), here in Sweden. That snake is…
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What's the safest earlier age a foal can be vaccinated against tetanus and strangles?

If the foal misses out on the mother's colostrum, they may miss out on immunity from the mother. In this case the foal didn't get colostrum and her IGG tests were poor. She had two plasma infusions to help her immune system. The vet wanted her to…
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How do I check if a dog is vaccinated?

I've started dog sitting, and am really enjoying it. One thing I'd like to know is the best way to check that a client's dogs are vaccinated. Can I ask for the phone number of their vet, and expect the vet to tell me? Do I have to ask for…
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Are blank pet passports available outside of the EU?

In Europe vaccination history and pertaining information about your pet are collected in his pet passport. Now we moved away from Europe and are about to get another pet (in addition to the ones we brought with us). The problem is: The EU only…
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