Question: Can my dog contract distemper if he's had a vaccine? Answer: Unfortunately, the short answer to this question is “yes”. Vaccines are unable to 100% completely protect against a disease, however providing your dog with the recommended vaccination protocol will greatly reduce his chances of becoming sick. 27 июн. 2012 г.
Can puppies get sick after their first shots?
The most common reaction dogs display after getting their shots is general discomfort and lethargy. This may be paired with a mild fever as your dog's immune system works and responds to the vaccination. These mild symptoms are normal and appropriate, and should only last about one or two days before fading away.
At what age are puppies most susceptible to distemper?
Young puppies, between 3 and 6 months of age, are most susceptible to the disease and are the most likely to die from it. However, non-immunized adult dogs are also highly susceptible to distemper. These older dogs often develop mild cases.
Can a puppy get sick from a vaccinated dog?
Vaccinated animals are at a very low risk of acquiring distemper virus and passing it on to other dogs. This is because the virus cannot live without fresh secretions; it is inactivated in minutes outside the dog's body.
How long does it take for distemper shot to be effective?
How long does the vaccine take to stimulate immunity? In most dogs over five months of age it will take three to five days. If the dog is exposed during that time it may still develop distemper; often they are milder cases.
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