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02-10-2009, 03:58 PM | #1 |
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| when to start shots When should puppies get thier first shots? I always thought 8 weeks, but saw a post that said something about waiting until 12 weeks, want to make sure I do it right, thanks. Martha |
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02-10-2009, 05:17 PM | #2 |
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| I think the new recommendation is 8 weeks but it should also depend on the size of the pups. Some say if the pups are not at least two lbs at 8 weeks then you should wait longer. I give shots to my pups when they are around 10 to 12 weeks old. I give distemper and parvo only. |
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02-10-2009, 08:27 PM | #4 |
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| I give mine shots 4 weeks apart and that is what Dr. Dodds recommends. Here is her recommendations. Dr-Dodds-ChangingVaccProtocol |
02-10-2009, 08:46 PM | #5 | |
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