By having your dog vaccinated, you can protect it from dangerous infectious diseases. A dog that participates in different canine events must be accompanied by a vaccination certificate, where the dog’s identification marking as well as the expiry date of vaccinations is recorded. In dog shows and trials in Finland, the Finnish Kennel Club’s Omakoira mobile application also serves as an official vaccination certificate.
In order to attend an event subject to the Finnish Kennel Club, a dog must have the following valid vaccinations:
Vaccinations against canine distemper, canine parvovirus, and infectious canine hepatitis: A dog must be vaccinated against canine distemper, canine parvovirus, and infectious canine hepatitis. Vaccinations are valid in accordance with the summary of product characteristics. Observe the time of onset of immunity before the vaccination becomes valid.
Vaccination against rabies: A dog must be vaccinated against rabies. Vaccinations are valid in accordance with the summary of product characteristics. Observe the time of onset of immunity before the vaccination becomes valid.
Expiration date of vaccinations must be recorded in the vaccination certificate, pet passport, or Omakoira mobile application. Simultaneous use of vaccinations in accordance with the summary of product characteristics. Previous vaccinations must be recorded by a veterinarian in the pet passport or other vaccination certificate.
If a dog’s vaccination has expired, the vaccination must in all cases be renewed at least in accordance with the time of onset of immunity as defined in the summary of product characteristics (normally, 21–30 days). In other words, if the time of onset of immunity is 21 days, the dog may attend an event on the 22nd day after the vaccination.
There are several different vaccines on the market. Ask your veterinarian which vaccine has been given to your dog and how the summary of product characteristics states it should be used. Different vaccines have different recommendations when it comes to vaccination programmes for puppies. When used in accordance with the summary of product characteristics, they all meet the Vaccination Regulations of the Finnish Kennel Club as long as the requirements above are met.
Dogs arriving from abroad are, in addition to the Finnish Kennel Club’s Vaccination Regulations, also subject to the Finnish Food Authority’s valid regulations. The Finnish Kennel Club’s Vaccination Regulations may differ from the requirements for import. Valid requirements can be found on the website of the Finnish Food Authority.
It is also recommended that dogs are vaccinated against kennel cough. Kennel cough spreads easily at dog shows and other canine events.
If a dog contracts canine distemper, canine parvovirus, infectious canine hepatitis, kennel cough, or some other similar infectious respiratory or gastrointestinal tract inflammation, the dog in question may not attend an event before it has been free of signs of the relevant disease for at least two weeks. The same restriction also applies to dogs of the same household showing no signs of the disease.
Parasitic infections must be duly treated before a dog may attend an event.
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