{"id":4543,"date":"2022-08-19T03:15:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T03:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-08-23T07:32:45","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:32:45","slug":"when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"When can I stop vaccinating my dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#When_can_I_stop_vaccinating_my_dog\" title=\"When can I stop vaccinating my dog?\">When can I stop vaccinating my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#Does_my_14_year_old_dog_need_vaccinations\" title=\"Does my 14 year old dog need vaccinations?\">Does my 14 year old dog need vaccinations?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#At_what_age_do_you_stop_vaccinating_your_dog_UK\" title=\"At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog UK?\">At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#Do_older_dogs_really_need_vaccinations\" title=\"Do older dogs really need vaccinations?\">Do older dogs really need vaccinations?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#Can_Dog_vaccinations_be_delayed\" title=\"Can Dog vaccinations be delayed?\">Can Dog vaccinations be delayed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#What_if_my_dog_has_never_been_vaccinated\" title=\"What if my dog has never been vaccinated?\">What if my dog has never been vaccinated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#Do_indoor_dogs_need_vaccinations\" title=\"Do indoor dogs need vaccinations?\">Do indoor dogs need vaccinations?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#What_happens_if_you_miss_your_dogs_booster\" title=\"What happens if you miss your dogs booster?\">What happens if you miss your dogs booster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#Do_dogs_really_need_shots_every_year\" title=\"Do dogs really need shots every year?\">Do dogs really need shots every year?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#Is_it_OK_not_to_vaccinate_your_dog\" title=\"Is it OK not to vaccinate your dog?\">Is it OK not to vaccinate your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#Do_older_dogs_still_need_rabies_shots\" title=\"Do older dogs still need rabies shots?\">Do older dogs still need rabies shots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#How_old_is_a_senior_dog\" title=\"How old is a senior dog?\">How old is a senior dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#What_shots_does_my_dog_really_need\" title=\"What shots does my dog really need?\">What shots does my dog really need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#How_late_can_you_be_with_dog_booster\" title=\"How late can you be with dog booster?\">How late can you be with dog booster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_gets_vaccinated_twice\" title=\"What happens if a dog gets vaccinated twice?\">What happens if a dog gets vaccinated twice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-can-i-stop-vaccinating-my-dog\/#What_happens_if_rabies_vaccination_is_delayed\" title=\"What happens if rabies vaccination is delayed?\">What happens if rabies vaccination is delayed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_stop_vaccinating_my_dog\"><\/span>When can I stop vaccinating my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">By the time our pets are 8, 10 or 12 years \u2014 or older \u2014 they should have been vaccinated for these diseases several times in their lives: the first few times as puppies or kittens, a booster at one year and then boosters every three years, as recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association and the American\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-is-rabies-vaccine-good-for-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How long is rabies vaccine good for dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-my-14-year-old-dog-need-vaccinations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_14_year_old_dog_need_vaccinations\"><\/span>Does my 14 year old dog need vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Proof of rabies vaccination is also required to license your pet. Most counties in California, including San Francisco County, require dogs to be vaccinated at 4 months old, revaccinated one year later and then at least every three years.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W8SukxArbUU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"at-what-age-do-you-stop-vaccinating-your\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_you_stop_vaccinating_your_dog_UK\"><\/span>At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies are typically vaccinated at eight and ten weeks (although they can be vaccinated as early as four-six weeks of age) with the second dose usually being given two to four weeks later. Speak to your vet about the best timings. Your puppy will then require a booster vaccination at 6 or 12 months of age.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-older-dogs-really-need-vaccinations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_older_dogs_really_need_vaccinations\"><\/span>Do older dogs really need vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, senior pets will receive most vaccines every three years. Some vaccines with shorter duration of immunity such as kennel cough, leptospirosis, or Lyme disease vaccines may be given more frequently (every six to twelve months). Have blood and urine tests evaluated at least once a year.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UCuxPA_Ixzc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dog-vaccinations-be-delayed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Dog_vaccinations_be_delayed\"><\/span>Can Dog vaccinations be delayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs or cats can be considered overdue for revaccination with core vaccines if the last dose was administered over 3 years ago. With the exception of the 1-year rabies vaccine, this recommendation applies to all core vaccines regardless of manufacturer.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-if-my-dog-has-never-been-vaccinated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_has_never_been_vaccinated\"><\/span>What if my dog has never been vaccinated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has not been inoculated and picks up a disease that could otherwise have been prevented, it is important for it to receive veterinary attention. Remember, without shots, there will be no protection in place, so the sooner your dog is seen, the better.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-indoor-dogs-need-vaccinations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_indoor_dogs_need_vaccinations\"><\/span>Do indoor dogs need vaccinations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a myth that dogs who live indoors do not need to be vaccinated against infectious diseases. While living an indoor lifestyle is certainly safer overall than living outdoors, and indoor living contributes to a longer life expectancy, important infectious diseases can find indoor dogs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193380 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-indoor-dogs-need-vaccinations-1.jpg\" alt=\"Do indoor dogs need vaccinations?\" width=\"920\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-indoor-dogs-need-vaccinations-1.jpg 920w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-indoor-dogs-need-vaccinations-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Do-indoor-dogs-need-vaccinations-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-miss-your-dogs-booster\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_miss_your_dogs_booster\"><\/span>What happens if you miss your dogs booster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, if your pet does miss a booster vaccination, they will need two doses 3-4 weeks apart to achieve optimal protection again. To help get your pet\u2019s vaccinations back on track, for a limited time only, Manor Farm Vets is running a vaccination amnesty.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xW7auZjGTGk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-really-need-shots-every-year\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_really_need_shots_every_year\"><\/span>Do dogs really need shots every year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t really have to get your dog booster shots every year. In fact, most dog care organizations recommend getting one every 3 years. While they do help a lot in keeping your dog away from infections and diseases, too much of it can also be risky.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-not-to-vaccinate-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_not_to_vaccinate_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK not to vaccinate your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recent debates about human vaccine safety have left many pet owners wondering whether their dogs and cats should be vaccinated. The short answer is: Yes, definitely! Pets should receive core vaccines\u2014those medically necessary for all pets\u2014and may need others depending on their lifestyle.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-older-dogs-still-need-rabies-shots\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_older_dogs_still_need_rabies_shots\"><\/span>Do older dogs still need rabies shots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In California, all dogs four months or older are required to be vaccinated for rabies. It is also recommended that cats be vaccinated for rabies.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-old-is-a-senior-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_senior_dog\"><\/span>How old is a senior dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small dogs are considered senior citizens of the canine community when they reach 11 years of age. Their medium sized friends become seniors at 10 years of age. Their larger sized colleagues are seniors at 8 years of age. And, finally, their giant-breed counterparts are seniors at 7 years old.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l0vzyxgLX_c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DDGVi32kAvA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-shots-does-my-dog-really-need\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_shots_does_my_dog_really_need\"><\/span>What shots does my dog really need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For Dogs: Vaccines for canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis and rabies are considered core vaccines. Non-core vaccines are given depending on the dog\u2019s exposure risk. These include vaccines against Bordetella bronchiseptica, Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira bacteria.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-late-can-you-be-with-dog-booster\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_late_can_you_be_with_dog_booster\"><\/span>How late can you be with dog booster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may be that the next available appointment is not for several weeks, but we would like to reassure you that the vaccine manufacturers have advised that immunity in adult pets will last at least 15 months from the date of the last annual booster, so your pet will be safe for 3 months from the due date of their<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-gets-vaccinated-twice\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_gets_vaccinated_twice\"><\/span>What happens if a dog gets vaccinated twice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When vaccine adjuvants create prolonged activation, the brain may suffer from inflammation, resulting in a dog\u2019s behavioral changes. Some dogs become overly aggressive to both humans and animals due to double vaccination. Over-immunization may result in things like: Hypersensitivity of all senses.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-rabies-vaccination-is-delayed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_rabies_vaccination_is_delayed\"><\/span>What happens if rabies vaccination is delayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have not yet received the vaccine and were exposed to the rabies virus, you will need a total of 5 doses on 5 different days within a 1-month period. You will also receive a shot of rabies immune globulin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-193381 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-rabies-vaccination-is-delayed.jpeg\" alt=\"What happens if rabies vaccination is delayed?\" width=\"620\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-rabies-vaccination-is-delayed.jpeg 620w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-rabies-vaccination-is-delayed-300x203.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents When can I stop vaccinating my dog?Does my 14 year old dog need vaccinations?At what age do you stop vaccinating your dog UK?Do older dogs really need vaccinations?Can Dog vaccinations be delayed?What if my dog has never been vaccinated?Do indoor dogs need vaccinations?What happens if you miss your dogs booster?Do dogs really&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/When-can-I-stop-vaccinating-my-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4543"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4543"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4543\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193532,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4543\/revisions\/193532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4543"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4543"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4543"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}