While vaccines and heartworm preventatives are life saving measures that protect your pet from disease, they do not come without a risk. Both of these preventative tools also bring a fair share of chemicals and toxic substances to the table. Bear in mind that the levels of these chemicals are quite low, and considered “safe” for your pet. However, even the smallest amount of a foreign substance is enough to cause a reaction, or linger longer than necessary to do its job (which poses a potential risk to your pet’s vital organs).

So, if you’re wondering how to detox your dog after vaccines while protecting your pet’s body and wellbeing, here’s where my Vaccine and Heartworm Detox Protocol shines.

First, prevent reactions (yes, it’s possible!)

Timing and mindfulness are the keys to success here. Be aware of when your pet should receive specific vaccines,* and time them accordingly. Space each vaccine at least two weeks apart, and administer just one at a time if possible. This is helpful in knowing which, if any, vaccine may have caused a reaction in your furball.

Before your pet heads to the doc for a vaccine, make sure to have Thuja for your dog after vaccination. Give your pet a dose immediately after vaccination – don’t be afraid to bring it with you to your pet’s appointment, so you can give it to them right away. Then, be sure to use it twice daily for five days.

Detox and Research

You can support your pet’s liver and detox your dog after vaccines or heartworm prevention easily from the comfort of home. Make sure your pet is properly hydrated, and give them the supplements that are going to support their liver, and help clean out the chemicals that shouldn’t be lingering.

There are many versions of heartworm prevention, and using the safest one possible is VERY important. Oral preventatives with the fewest number of ingredients are better, because they’re easier to detox with support to the liver. This medication doesn’t need to hang out for several weeks to do its job.

Learn as much as you can about how any medication your pet takes works before detoxing your dog after vaccines. This is especially important in heartworm prevention. If you understand how the medication works, it will help you better understand how you can administer it safely, effectively, and at the least risk for your pet. I’ll talk to you more about this LIVE on Facebook this Wednesday.

How Long Does It Take a Dog to Detox?

How Can I Help My Dog After Shots?

If your pet experiences a reaction to a vaccine or medication, it’s important to get them back to your vet right away. Vomiting, severe lethargy or seizures are all possible and potentially life-threatening reactions to vaccines, and usually occur within minutes, making it important to give thuja to your dog after vaccination (which will help reduce the severity of a reaction if it happens). If you notice any of these symptoms on the way home, turn around and drive straight back to the office.

Some pets have less severe physical reactions to vaccines, including swelling, redness or warmth at the injection site. Reactions to medications often include vomiting or diarrhea, loss of appetite, or lethargy. Other pets may experience behavioral changes after vaccination or medication administration. If this happens to your pet, the best thing to do is to reset their immune system, stat. This will help their body fight off the offending toxins quickly, and eliminate the invaders that are causing the issues.