The colon is another term for the large intestine. This is the final portion of the digestive system, responsible for absorbing water and storing stool before evacuation. It is divided into sections described as cecum; ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid colons; and rectum.
Puppies should start their vaccinations at 8 weeks old. They should have vacciantions at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks. They can go out and about after their second vaccination. Vacciantions should NEVER be given until after a puppy has completed his 7 th week, but preferably at 8 weeks.
Most canine vaccinations are administered by means of an injection. For a puppyâs first vaccinations, they will require two separate injections, administered two weeks apart, in order to provide immunity against all of the diseases and conditions listed above.