How to vaccinate your dog yourself
With the rise of the pet economy, more and more owners are choosing to vaccinate their dogs at home to save time and money. However, self-injection of vaccines requires strict compliance with operating procedures, otherwise it may cause health risks. The following are the precautions and structured guidelines for pet vaccination that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Background of hot topics
Pet health topics that have been hotly discussed on social platforms recently include:
| Topic keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main points of dispute |
|---|---|---|
| Family Pet Medical | 28.5 | Should non-professionals be encouraged to operate |
| Refrigerated transportation of vaccines | 16.2 | Cold chain guarantee for online vaccine purchases |
| injection site infection | 9.8 | Cases of irregular disinfection operations |
2. Guide to the whole process of vaccination
| steps | Operational points | Tool preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vaccine selection | Confirm batch number and expiration date (veterinary guidance required) | Regular channel vaccines and refrigeration equipment |
| 2. Preparation before surgery | Body temperature check (normal 38-39℃), fasting for 2 hours | Thermometer, alcohol swabs |
| 3. Injection operation | Subcutaneous injection (injection into the skin at 45 degrees on the back of the neck) | 1ml syringe, hemostatic forceps |
| 4. Postoperative observation | Monitor for allergic reactions (within 30 minutes) | Antihistamines (backup) |
3. Important matters needing attention
1.timeliness requirements: The vaccine must be injected within 30 minutes after being taken out of the refrigerator, and must be discarded if left at room temperature for more than 1 hour.
2.dose control: Differences in injection dosage for dogs of different weights (see table below for details):
| weight range | Single injection volume | Enhance needle spacing |
|---|---|---|
| <5kg | 0.5ml | 21-28 days |
| 5-15kg | 1.0ml | 21-28 days |
| >15kg | 1.5ml | 21-28 days |
4. Risk warning
According to the latest admission data from pet hospitals, the incidence of common problems with home injections is:
| Question type | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Injection site abscess | 42% | localized swelling/heat |
| allergic reaction | 23% | Difficulty breathing/eyelid edema |
| Dosage error | 18% | Vomiting/diarrhea |
5. Expert advice
1. It is recommended that the first vaccination be completed in a professional institution, and subsequent booster vaccinations can be done at home;
2. Emergency epinephrine injection (0.1ml/kg) must be prepared in advance;
3. Avoid bathing and strenuous exercise within 48 hours after injection.
Summary: Home vaccination requires the owner to have professional operational knowledge and risk management capabilities. It is recommended to conduct it under the remote guidance of a veterinarian and keep the vaccine batch number information completely. If your dog is found to be persistently lethargic or has a loss of appetite, seek medical attention immediately.
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