Akita Puppy Vaccinations To protect puppies from acquiring a host of diseases (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, leptospirosis, and parvovirus) puppies should be vaccinated several times during its first several months. The vaccination is referred to as the 5-in-1. Vaccines are spaced out from two, three and four months of age, and then once a year. A puppy should be given four shots up until it is four months. Depending on the breed, shots can be administered until five months of age. Until the age of five months, American Staffordshire terriers/pit bulls, Doberman pinschers- and Rottweilers should be vaccinated. The greater swiss mountain dog, or swissy, is believed to be a direct descendant of the ancient tibetan mastiff. A versatile dog, the swissy traditionally drove cattle, guarded property, protected human companions and fought in wars. Older non-vaccinated akitas, over the age of four or five months, require a series of two vaccinations administered two to three weeks apart. Then they should follow up the vaccinations with an annual one. In various parts of the country, legislation mandates that akitas should be given a rabies vaccination. In the Big Apple, New York City, the local law requires that any pet over the age of three months be vaccinated for rabies. Barbara Bush wrote "Millie's Book", a book about her English Springer Spaniel, Millie. The book was an instant success. It was on the bestseller list for 29 weeks. Millie was the most popular "First Dog" in United States history. Dog Vaccination tip: Ask your veterinarian about any local vaccination requirements. Any time a canine becomes ill due to improper vaccination, it should be re-administered as soon as the akita is feeling better. Subsequent to the vaccination, do not allow a akita to sit on the floor of an animal hospital -- until four to five days following the final vaccination. Paul McCartney, of Beatles fame, was very fond of his shetland sheepdog. In fact, at the end of the song "A Day in the Life" Mr. McCartney inserted an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, for his shetland sheepdog. To prevent illness, do not allow any unvaccinated puppy or akita to roam free outside. Because canines are exposed prevalently to worms and other potential infestations, even the healthiest puppy is vulnerable to hookworms, roundworms. An accurate diagnosis is the key to treating any akita with worms because it assure that the medication is effective to cure your pet. The doberman pinscher breed was created in the 1860's by a man named Louis Doberman. Mr. Doberman was a German tax-collector. He needed a dog to protect him from angry people while he worked. To this day, dobermans are excellent guard dogs. Give your akita plenty of exercise and never overfeed it. Chihuahuas, because of their size, are often treated like babies, but they actually do have something in common with human babies. Chihuahuas are born with a "molera", also known as a soft spot, on their heads, exactly like a human baby. Usually the soft spot closes as the dog matures.