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ToggleFrench Bulldog vaccinations is the best way to protect your pet from certain illnesses. Types of vaccinations depend on the region and country that you live in, and it’s up to you to give your four-legged friend all the care he needs. Besides buying essential items, and choosing the right diet for your French bulldog, vaccination represents an important step in keeping your pet healthy.
Why are French Bulldog Vaccinations Important?
Vaccines will shield your Frenchie from highly contagious illnesses by boosting their immunity and producing antibodies. They prepare your French bulldog’s immunity to defend itself from any invasion of disease-causing organisms. So, when your furry friend becomes exposed to a certain disease, his cells will recognize it and be ready to fight off.
Core puppy vaccinations and dog vaccinations are necessary for all canines to avoid the risk of exposure, as well as the severity of diseases. The following vaccines are mandatory in countries all over the world:
- Rabies
- Hepatitis
- Canine Distemper
- Canine Parvovirus
Besides mandatory vaccines, your Frenchie can get other shots as well that will protect him from certain contagious diseases. The following vaccines are desirable and also required in many countries:
- Lyme disease vaccine
- Bordetella
- Dog Flu
- Leptospirosis
When do Frenchies get their first vaccines?
If you want to give your pup all the best chances in life, he/she must be up-to-date on their vaccinations. All puppies get their first vaccine shots when they’re approximately 6-8 weeks old. Some puppies can also get their first shots while they’re still at the breeder, and they consist of three injections that are given 2 to 4 weeks apart.
Before the puppy gets vaccinated, it’s important to determine that he’s totally healthy. If he doesn’t show any clinical signs of certain diseases, then he’s ready to get a vaccine shot. Puppies who are fighting with any infections or illnesses would need to recover first and wait for a certain period to pass. Most vaccines are given annually to keep the immunity boosted.
When you schedule the first
vet appointment, be prepared to answer questions about your Frenchie’s behavior, habits, diet, and health. Your vet will ask you to check the puppy’s certificate of birth with written genealogy (if the puppy is not rescued or adopted). Besides, he/she will introduce you to the French Bulldog vaccinations schedule and recommend vaccines from certain manufacturers.
How soon after the first vaccination can my Frenchie puppy go out?
Even though you’re probably excited to take your pooch on a stroll for the first time, it would be best to wait 7-10 days after vaccination before going to the public. That’s the average time your dog needs to produce antibodies and becomes protected. Otherwise, they can easily pick up viruses such as distemper and parvoviruses.
What are the most important French Bulldog Vaccinations?
Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough vaccine is the only vaccine that is not given by injection. It’s given via an annual intra-nasal shot and it provides a local immunity. Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease that can be caused by bacterial, viral, or other infections. It often involves multiple diseases at once and has been known to cause severe illness in some cases with retching, gagging, etc. However, most dogs only experience milder symptoms such as harsh dry coughing fits which could last for hours on end without any intervention from their human companions!
Rabies
When you’re out for a walk, check your surroundings and be sure to keep an eye on any pets that may come into contact with wild animals. Rabies is transmitted through the bite of animals like raccoons. If a Frenchie gets infected by this virus then there are several symptoms which will include headache, hallucinations, excessive drooling, fear of water, paralysis, and death.
Lyme disease
Dogs are more likely than humans to get Lyme disease. The infection can be transmitted by ticks, and once it bites the dog’s body, he will start limping or develop lymph nodes that will start swelling. You might notice other symptoms as well, such as appetite and weight loss, and fever.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria and usually, a dog doesn’t show any symptoms at all. This disease is found worldwide in soil and water, and can be spread from animals to people. Keeping our pets and family safe from the risks of leptospirosis is important. Make sure you clean up any spills, wash your hands after stroking or gardening with dirt that may contain bacteria infected by wildlife like raccoons (or rats), be careful about where they drink water so as not to contaminate puddles/stagnant pools which can lead directly into infection! When symptoms appear, they are followed by diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle pain, fever, lethargy, stiffness, jaundice, and even kidney failure.
Bordetella
This bacterial infection is the primary cause of Kennel Cough. It’s followed by coughing, fever, nasal discharge, vomiting, and even pneumonia.
Hepatitis
The most common type of canine hepatitis is an infectious virus that affects the liver, kidneys, lungs, and even eyes. Symptoms range from slight fever, to vomiting, jaundice, stomach enlargement, pain around your dog’s diseased organ which could be life-threatening if not treated quickly enough with medication! This disease is not curable but can be kept under control.
Canine Distemper
The virus that causes distemper attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs. It can be transmitted through airborne exposure or by sharing food bowls with an infected animal. There is no cure for this disease, and it’s followed by sneezing, twitching, paralysis, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. The dog’s immune system has a chance to fight off the virus once it infects its body. Dogs can shed these viruses for months after infection, but if they survive then supportive care will help them recover and not experience any more symptoms or infections from this disease!