What to do if your pet dog gets a cold after being vaccinated?

Vaccines are generally weak-toxin vaccines, whose main mechanism of action is to stimulate the body to produce antibodies. After a dog is vaccinated, its immunity may be slightly reduced, and if it encounters adverse external environments, it may potentially induce a cold and other diseases. Additionally, dogs should not take a bath within seven days after being vaccinated to avoid further reducing their immunity.

Can a dog take medicine for a cold after vaccination?

If a dog shows symptoms of a cold after being vaccinated, it can be given medicine to prevent further bacterial or viral damage to the body. However, using cold medicine after vaccination may affect the antibodies produced in the dog's body, resulting in the vaccine losing its effectiveness or producing insufficient antibodies. This can lead to a lack of protection against infectious diseases or rabies.

Precautions after vaccination

After a dog is vaccinated, owners should pay attention to the dog's living environment and habits to avoid stress reactions. If the dog catches a cold, the vaccine may lose its effectiveness. The dog's cold should be treated, and once its mental state returns to normal, it should be given a booster vaccine. If the dog does not want to be vaccinated, an antibody test can be done at the hospital to see if there are sufficient disease-fighting antibodies.

Does a cold after vaccination affect the effectiveness of the vaccine?

Getting a cold after being vaccinated will not affect the vaccine's effectiveness. During the immune period, a dog's resistance is lower than usual, making it more susceptible to illness. It is also more prone to infectious disease outbreaks during the incubation period. Therefore, vaccination should only be administered when the dog is completely healthy. The antibody levels after vaccination are related to the vaccine quality, injection site, and the dog's body, also known as individual differences. It is recommended to conduct an antibody test after completing the vaccine program to ensure the vaccination is successful.