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Beagle Vaccinations
The Dog Vaccination Debate
While we know that our Beagles need vaccinations, there is quite a debate stirring regarding booster shots and if they are really needed.
Those against certain boosters argue that when a dog is vaccinated, their body builds immunity to that particular canine disease...Many clinical studies show that booster shots are simply not needed as much as they are commonly given.
Let's take a look at the vaccinations a Beagle needs to have and also discuss booster shots.
Those against certain boosters argue that when a dog is vaccinated, their body builds immunity to that particular canine disease...Many clinical studies show that booster shots are simply not needed as much as they are commonly given.
Let's take a look at the vaccinations a Beagle needs to have and also discuss booster shots.
How Many Shots Does my Beagle Need in Their Lifetime?
This answer varies depending on your veterinarian, local laws and your own personal decision. Once the round of standard vaccinations are given, it will be a personal decision as to how often your dog should receive booster shots, if at all.
Are Booster Vaccinations Harmful to Dogs?
Booster shots will not typically harm your Beagle. Once your dog is immune to a disease, this immunity can last for many years, if not a lifetime. Receiving the same dose over and over again is not 10% proven to be necessary.
Tip: A puppy will have some antibody protection which is derived from its mother's blood via the placenta. The next level of immunity is from antibodies in the mother’s milk. This milk, actually called colostrums only gives a puppy antibodies for the first 2 days. It must be noted that the puppy will only receive antibodies against diseases for which the mother had been recently vaccinated against or exposed to.
The Standard Beagle Vaccination Schedule
Canine vaccinations are and always will be vitally important.
At 5 weeks old: Parvovirus.
6 to 8 weeks: Combination Vaccine. This includes a combination that will protect your dog against:
* Adenovirus
* Hepatitis
* Distemper
* Parainfluenza
* Parvovirus
12 weeks old: Rabies. The age to receive the rabies shot is approximate. Most town/cities/regions have laws for when dogs must receive a rabies shot, as this disease is highly contagious and deadly.
12 to 15 weeks: Your dog will usually need a combination vaccine and what goes into the shot will depend on that dog's particular health risks. For example, a shot to guard again Lyme disease if you live in an area where the risk is high and your dog is outside often.
Adult: The only shot absolutely needed when your Beagle is an adult dog will be for rabies, and this is per the law of the region that you live in. However, depending on lifestyle, activity and environment, booster shots should be recommended by an experienced veterinarian, but not demanded. If you do have a trusted vet, it is suggested to take his advice to keep your dog healthy.
Note: Well, we know that a Beagle needs vaccinations...but why are some schedules different? Why does a Beagle receive the same dosage as a large dog breed? For 355 pages of answers to your "Why?" questions about Beagle's...see the Beagle Pro BOOK that we created...just for you...our loyal readers! Click here to see the details.
