Maharashtra - Get Animal Vaccinated

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Any applicant who wants to vaccinate their animals must approach the nearest veterinary centre in their location. For more information on district-wise veterinary centres/hospitals in Maharashtra, follow the Link
2. Vaccination may be done in a consolidated manner. Check the temperature and the health status of the animal before vaccination.
3. Deworm animals and remove ectoparasites one or two weeks before vaccination. Find a list of deworming schedules for animals in India in the "Information that might help" section below of this page.
4. After that, visit the nearest veterinary hospital or contact the offices mentioned below in the "Office Locations & Contacts" section of this page and make an appointment in person to consult with a veterinary expert from a recognised veterinary centre/hospital and follow a vaccination schedule.
5. The vaccination schedule shall be authorized by a recognised veterinary practitioner.
6. If the applicant has already given one vaccine dose to the animal, a vaccination certificate along with the vaccination schedule card may be required for the next dose.
7. The applicant shall keep a record of the vaccines, it's names, dates and doses.
8. The applicant must follow post-vaccine guidelines such as temperature control for the vaccinated animal, maintaining a stress-free environment and so on.

NOTE:

• The animal must be in good health during the time of vaccination.
• Do not vaccinate an animal who is stressed due to unfavourable climatic conditions, scarcity of food and water or at the time of disease outbreaks or even while on transportation.
• Stray dogs, street animals and government subsidized farm animals are registered and vaccinated by Animal Husbandry and Municipal Corporation, Government Of India.

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Required Documents

Following documents may be required to get the animal vaccine:

• Registered Animal/Pet/Farm License
• Address proof
• ID proof of owner (Aadhar Card)
• Passport-sized photographs of the animals
• Vaccination certificate, if any
• Vaccine Schedule Card

Office Locations & Contacts

One may approach or contact the government initiated veterinary centres/hospitals/municipal corporation mentioned below:

Government Veterinary Clinic
Nere Village,
Panvel Matheran Rd
Maharashtra 210206
Phone: 1800 233 0418
Contact Link

Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
5, Mahapalika Marg,
Dhobi Talao
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area
Fort, Mumbai,
Maharashtra 400001
Contact Link
Phone: 1916 (Helpline)
Find the list of municipal corporations and veterinary centres in Maharashtra by follow the Link , Link 2

Eligibility

• An animal can get its first vaccination dose at 45 days of age.
• FMD- 4 months and above
• HS - 6months and above
• BQ- 6 months and above
• Brucellosis - 4-8 months (female calves)
• Theileriosis - 3 months and above.
• Anthrax - 4 months and above
• IBR - 3 months and above
• Rabies (Post bite)- Immediately after bite.

Fees

Cost of each dose of Anti-Rabies vaccine in India:

• Government hospital: Free of cost/negligible.
• Private hospital: Rs. 300-400/- (approx.) for each dose.

Validity

• FMD - Six monthly
• HS - Annually
• BQ - Annually
• Brucellosis - Once in a lifetime
• Theileriosis - Once in a lifetime ( for cross-breeding)
• Anthrax - Annually
• IBR - Six monthly
• Rabies - 1st dose: Immediately after bite.
  • 2nd dose: 7days.
    
  • 3rd dose: 14days.
    
  • 4th dose: 28 days.
    
  • 5th dose: 90 days.
    

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Instructions

The owner of the animal must follow a strict vaccination schedule.

Required Information

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Need for the Document

• Animal Vaccination is required in maintaining animal health and public health.
• A vaccination card is a validation of the animal's vaccine doses.

Information which might help

Deworming of the pet dog:

• Eligible at the age of 2 weeks (in puppies).
• Given through oral syrup (1ml per kg bodyweight).
• Can be given at the time of vaccination but prior deworming is preferable.
• Given every two weeks till the age of 3 months.
• Given every month from the age of 3 to 6 months.
• Given every 3 months after the age of 6 months.

Core Vaccination Schedule for pet dogs:

• 1st Vaccination: DHPP( Against Canine Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis, Para Influenza) and leptospirosis is provided.
  • After 21 days interval:
    
• 2nd Vaccination: Repeat Booster Dose of 1st Vaccination of DHPP and Lepto shall be given.
  • After 90 days interval:
    
• 3rd Vaccination: Vaccination against Rabies and 3rd Booster dose of DHPP is given.
• After that every year the dog should be taken to the veterinary for an annual booster dose of Anti Rabies and DHPP Vaccination.

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External Links

Learn more about animal vaccination in Maharastra in the given Link

Others

After the Administration of the Core Vaccinations, the veterinary may give vaccination of Dog against KC ( Kennel Cough) and Canine Corona if required. However, these are non-core vaccines and they are not compulsory.