When We Have a Pet, It Is Very Important That They Are Happy, and for That, It Is Necessary to Keep Them Healthy. A healthy diet, daily walks, and routine visits to the vet will keep your furry friend in good health. Additionally, keeping up to date with vaccinations is crucial, as it is the best way to prevent any type of disease. But what vaccines does my pet need? Below, we present our vaccination schedule with all the basic and optional vaccines for our dogs and cats. This way, nothing will slip through the cracks, and you can keep your pet happy and healthy.
Basic Vaccines for Dogs
- 6 weeks: Primary vaccination or first vaccine.
- 8 weeks: Polivalent vaccine (parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza).
- 12 weeks: Booster of the Polivalent vaccine.
- 16 weeks: Rabies vaccine.
- Annually: Booster of the Polivalent and rabies vaccine, although in some Autonomous Communities, vaccination is required every 2 years.
Types of Vaccines
- Parvovirus: Affects puppies, causing hemorrhagic diarrhea and vomiting due to damage to intestinal villi.
- Distemper virus: An extremely dangerous virus that attacks the digestive, respiratory, and even nervous systems. It is transmitted through contact with fluids from infected dogs and has a wide range of symptoms.
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver that can become complicated and lead to serious damage, even death.
- Leptospirosis: A bacterial disease that can also be transmitted to humans. Symptoms in dogs include fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- Parainfluenza: An extremely contagious respiratory virus in dogs, especially in environments where multiple dogs coexist.
- Rabies: A deadly but preventable virus with flu-like symptoms. It can be transmitted to humans through bites or scratches.
Optional Vaccines for Dogs
It is recommended to administer these vaccines optionally every 12 months.
- Kennel cough: An airborne disease caused by several infectious agents.
- Lyme disease: A bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. This disease can cause skin rashes, fatigue, and fever.
- Leishmaniasis: A disease transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito, causing skin sores, fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the liver and spleen.
Here is a dog vaccination schedule so you can keep track of their vaccinations easily. Save it to always have it handy!
Basic Vaccines for Cats
- 1.5 months: Deworming before vaccination.
- 2 months: Immunodeficiency and leukemia test. First dose of the Trivalent vaccine (panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirus).
- 3 months: Trivalent booster.
- 4 months: Rabies vaccine.
Types of Vaccines
- Panleukopenia: A highly contagious viral disease that causes digestive issues, fever, and loss of appetite.
- Rhinotracheitis: One of the most dangerous respiratory diseases affecting kittens.
- Calicivirus: A highly contagious feline flu that typically affects cats with weak immune systems, causing respiratory tract damage.
- Feline leukemia: A chronic disease that affects the immune system, destroying immune cells.
Optional Vaccines for Cats
- 2.5 months: First dose of leukemia vaccine.
- 3.5 months: Leukemia booster.
Types of Optional Vaccines
- Feline infectious peritonitis: Causes severe respiratory problems due to a feline coronavirus that mutates within the cat’s body.
- Feline chlamydiosis: An eye infection caused by bacteria, commonly transmitted among cohabiting cats.
These optional vaccines are usually administered once a year.
Here is the vaccination schedule for cats, so you can plan your next vet visits!
We hope all this information is useful for keeping your pet’s vaccinations up to date, ensuring they stay healthy and happy. We remind you that, although vaccinating your furry friend is very important, protecting them against other types of dangers is equally essential. That’s why at Petplan, we offer the best coverage so you don’t have to worry about unexpected situations—just enjoy your time with your pet! Join the Petplan movement!
