Here’s a breakdown of the information from the text, answering each question:
1. What are the core vaccinations recommended by the WSAVA?
* Dogs: Parvovirus, distemper, canine infectious hepatitis, leptospirosis, and rabies.
* Cats: Feline disease, herpes virus, and calicivirus.
2. Which additional vaccinations are advisable for pets that frequently enough come into contact with other pets?
* Dogs: parainfluenza and Bordetella bronchiseptica (for kennel cough).
* Cats: Leukosis (strongly advised for outdoor cats).
3.Which vaccinations are required by law in Luxembourg?
* Rabies vaccination for dogs (must be given from 12 weeks of age).
4. What regulations regarding rabies vaccination apply when crossing the border?
* A valid rabies vaccination is required for both dogs and cats to cross borders within Europe.
* the vaccination is effective 21 days after the vaccination date. A 12-week-old puppy can’t cross borders until at least 15 weeks old.
* Repeated vaccinations don’t require the 21-day wait.
* Entering the EU from a third country may require a rabies antibody titer test.
* Travelers to third countries need to check entry requirements beforehand.
5.How often should booster vaccinations be given?
* The frequency varies (1-3 years) depending on the disease, risk of infection, and vaccine used.
* Follow the veterinarian’s recommended schedule.
* Don’t delay boosters by more than a few months.
6.What are the dangers of a lack of vaccination protection for pets and their habitat?
* Unvaccinated animals risk fatal diseases.
* They can spread diseases to other animals.
* They can transmit zoonotic diseases to humans.
7. What misconceptions about vaccinations should pet owners be aware of?
* The biggest misconception is that vaccinations are no longer necessary because diseases are rare in Western Europe.
* Pet owners underestimate the severity of these diseases because they are less common due to vaccination.
* Without continued vaccination, infections can quickly reappear.
