Order of Vaccinations and Deworming for Cats and Dogs

### De-worming and Vaccinations: What's the Right Order?

Many pet owners get confused about the order of de-worming and vaccinations. I will summarized it for you, making it easier to manage. It's recommended to save this for future reference! 🌟

#### [💩] 1. Internal De-worming

- **Dogs**: Start the first de-worming at 4 weeks of age. If adult worms are found, de-worm again after one week. If not, de-worm again after one month.
- **Cats**: Start the first de-worming at 6 weeks of age. Then, de-worm every 1-3 months depending on the specific de-worming medication used.

#### [🔍] 2. External De-worming

- **Dogs**: Start at 6 weeks of age.
- **Cats**: Start at 8 weeks of age.

Afterward, de-worm monthly. Some medications can be used every three months.

#### [📋] 3. Core Vaccinations

- **🐶 Dogs**:
- First injection at 28/45 days.
- Second injection after 21 days.
- Third injection after another 21 days.
- Rabies vaccine 7-15 days after the third injection.
Follow up with annual core vaccines + rabies vaccine.

- **🐱 Cats**:
- First injection at 2 months of age.
- Second injection after 28 days.
- Third injection after another 28 days.
- Rabies vaccine 7-15 days after the third injection.
Follow up with annual core vaccines + rabies vaccine.

#### 🙆🏻‍♂️ Common Dog Vaccination Questions

- **🍃 1. Can vaccines be combined?**
Yes. For example, for the initial immunization, three injections are required. You can use three doses of VANGUARD® PLUS 5 or the first two doses of VANGUARD® PLUS 5, and the last dose of VANGUARD® PLUS 5-CVL, each 21 days apart. Thereafter, one injection per year of the following: VANGUARD® PLUS 5 or VANGUARD® PLUS 5-CVL,.

- **🍃 2. How to vaccinate older dogs?**
For dogs older than 8 months, only one injection is needed for the initial immunization, followed by one annual injection. For dogs over 10 years old, vaccines are not recommended due to slower metabolism and other risks.

- **🍃 3. When is the best time to administer the rabies vaccine?**
The best time is over 4 months of age. If the last combination injection is administered after 4 months, administer the rabies vaccine at least 2 weeks apart from the last combination injection.

#### 🙆‍♀️ Common Cat Vaccination Questions

- **🍃 1. Best time for vaccination:**
- Kittens: Over 8 weeks (55 days).
- Adult Cats: Annual booster injection over 12 months.
- Observe for a week after long-distance transport or environmental changes before vaccinating.
- Do not vaccinate if the cat has a fever over 39.5°C, cold, cough, diarrhea, parasites, has used interferon, or is ill.

- **🍃 2. Do cats need the rabies vaccine?**
If you have dogs at home or often take your cats outdoors, then it's necessary to vaccinate them against rabies.

#### 🚘 De-worming Tips

- **[🪴] 1. De-worm before vaccinating.**
- **[🪴] 2. Self-supply of vaccines is not recommended.**
Vaccines require strict storage and transport conditions, so it's not recommended to bring them to the pet hospital for injection as this may affect their efficacy.
- **[🪴] 3. Ensure your pet's health.**
Pets must be completely healthy before vaccination. Do not vaccinate if they have diarrhoea, cold, etc.
- **[🪴] 4. Observe for 30 minutes after vaccination.**
To prevent any adverse reactions or emergencies.
- **[🪴] 5. No baths for 7-10 days after vaccination.**
Avoid bathing your pet within a week after vaccination to prevent weakening their immune system.

### [🌹] Vaccines don't need to be annual [🌷][🌺]
### [🌹] Annual antibody tests are recommended [🌷][🌺]

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