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The calendar of vaccination guarantees protection against serious and zoonosis diseases
Vaccinated dogs and cats are essential to prevent common diseases and zoonosis. THE WSAVA Ranking vaccines against library, parvovirus AND adenovirus as an essential for dogs and against Panleukopenia, Calicivirus AND Herpesvirus For cats. The vaccine against anti -rabie rays is recommended for both species.
National anger program
THE Ministry of Health It reports that since 1973, the anti -rabient -rabies vaccination has reduced cases in dogs and cats from about 1,200 in 1999 to only 8 in 2024. The annual campaign is the pillar of the control of the zoonosis.
Other essential vaccines
According to WSAVA, in the endemic regions, the vaccine against leptospirosis in dogs is also considered essential. The disease is transmitted by the rodents’ urine and can lead to renal failure in animals and humans. THE Ministry of Health strengthens the wide circulation of bacteria in the country.
In addition, in the places diagnosed with feline viral leukemia (Felv), vaccination is recommended for young cats or access abroad, according to the WSAVA guidelines.
Age and reinforcements
Protocols such as those of ZoetisThe main animal health company recommends that the initial series begins between 6 and 8 weeks, with reinforcements every 3-4 weeks to 16 weeks. Subsequently, the reinforcement dose is applied to 6 or 12 months, followed by repetition every 1-3 years, according to the immune response.
For anger, both dogs and cats receive the first dose between 12 and 16 weeks and annual reinforcement, as directed by the Ministry of Health and Veterinarians.
The maintenance of 70-80% of vaccination coverage in dogs and cats is considered sufficient to contain urban anger outbreaks, according to Brazilian epidemiological studies.
Animals not affected have a high risk of serious illness infections, some with almost 100% lethality, such as anger, according to the information of the website Butantan Institute.
The veterinarians recommend following the indicated calendar, maintaining the record and advice of doses to add specific immunizations such as Antigiardia, Kennel cough and Felv, according to Pet Lifestyle.
In summary: Essential vaccines protect against serious and zoonosis diseases. The initial series, reinforcements and maintenance scheme should be followed on the basis of every phase of life, always with a technical guide.
*This content was created with the support of artificial intelligence and human review.
Source: Terra
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