Vaccination schedule for dogs (puppies) in Uganda

6 weeks, ⤑ 8 weeks, ⤑ 12 weeks, ⤑ annually for its entire lifetime.

Yes, Rabies and Dog Cocktail vaccines are supposed to be given annually for the entire dog’s life.

No, sickness is a sign of a weak or failed immune system. With vaccination, you risk the dog becoming more sick or the vaccine not working.  

Yes, it can, but its rear, vomiting and diarrhea, usually resolve on their own after a few days. If it fails, please visit the nearby pet clinic.

Yes, vaccination can be done after or before eating, as long as the normal routine and food are maintained.

Yes, it’s highly recommended to deworm and vaccinate at once. Worms cause a lot of stress on the body, which has a negative impact on the ability of vaccines to work.

No, breastfeeding causes a lot of stress for the mama dogs; stressed bodies cannot properly respond to the vaccines given.

It’s given anywhere under the skin, preferably in the neck and shoulder region.

Yes, it can, but it’s rare and usually resolves in a few days. If it fails, please visit the nearby vet.

Rush to the nearby veterinarian for emergency care.

i. Dog breeders should provide a vaccination card from a licensed vet / vet clinic with stickers and details about that particular puppy. N.B. Some unscrupulous dog breeders forge vaccination cards; please contact the veterinarian on the vaccination card to confirm that he / she vaccinated that dog / puppy.

ii. Picking and testing for the presence of antibodies in a blood sample

No, cat cocktail is a totally different vaccine from dog cocktail and does not provide any protection to the dog when given.

Yes, you can, but use the routine treats.

Rabies comes in different colors, but the most common colors are red, pink, colourless, and purple depending on the brand used.

It’s mostly red, pink, colorless,and purple, depending on the company used.

Should be packed with frozen ice cubes in a properly sealed cool box.

1 ml per dog, no matter the age, sex, weight,or breed, e.t.c.

1 ml per dog, irrespective of age, size, sex, weight, breed, e.t.c.

Yes, if licensed, qualified, and skilled.

Yes, it’s painful, but the pain is bearable. If gently given when the dog is distracted, he/she won’t feel anything.

Price of vaccinating a dog in Uganda

It’s a vaccine given to dogs to provide protection against leptospirosis, canine distemper, canine parvovirus, canine hepatitis, canine parainfluenza, canine infectious laryngotracheitis, and bordetella. e.t.c.

You risk your dog catching disease.

Routine and on-time vaccination is necessary for your dog, your health, and the community at large.

Be a responsible and caring pet parent. Do not wait to be sorry for your dog and the community.