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11-02-2009, 11:22 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Norman, OK, USA
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| Need advice from breeders I don't know if this is the right place to post because I am not a breeder, but I need advice from breeders. How do you feel about breeders that give the pups shots themselves? I received a shot schedule from the breeder but not an official shot record that only vets can give. I ended up having to have him revaccinated because I needed records and because my vet thought he had been given shots too early at 3 weeks and they probably wouldn't have been effective. Is it ok for breeders to administer the shots themselves? I'm thinking about getting another yorkie and wondering if I should look into different breeder, if this isn't a common practice. Do any of you do this? Thanks in advance for the advice.
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11-02-2009, 11:38 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | I know alot of breeders give shots. I have thought about it but never have. I know my vet doesn't like when shots are gave by breeders. He says you never know if they have been keep cold. I am lucky though my vet only charged me a little over $100 to have 6 adults checked and boosters. I like to have my pups checked out anyway and he charges so little for the shots I am better off to let him do it at this point. If I had my eye on a puppy it wouldn't be the deciding factor if they gave their own shots if they where done on schedule... 3 weeks is too young though... |
11-02-2009, 12:09 PM | #3 |
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| I have done the same thing with my puppies. They went to the vet for a thorough exam, shots and worming. Then I could give the entire puppy medical history to the new owner when the puppy was sold, and their vet would have a record of everything done, and a vet to call if any quesitons.
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11-02-2009, 12:13 PM | #4 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| I give my pups their vaccinations and follow Dr. Dodd's vaccination protocal, which my vet does too. However, are taken in twice for thorough vet checks, hip and knee x-rays and blood panels, etc....... There are vets that do not accept vaccination records and re-vaccinate do so for the primary reason of revenue. The only required vaccination is rabie vaccine, which breeders are not allowed to give. Three weeks is way too young to begin the vaccination process.....even instructions from the manufactorer states to begin at 6 weeks, which suppresses mother's immunities.
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11-02-2009, 12:55 PM | #5 | |
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11-02-2009, 03:19 PM | #6 |
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| Thanks guys, I needed that advice. The pups are taken to the vet several times for check ups and exams. Her prices do reflect the savings saved from shots. I didn't know if this was a common practice or not. She says the vets in her area, start at 3 weeks, wonder if I bought another puppy if she could possibly wait until later. Anybody else have an opinion?
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11-02-2009, 03:26 PM | #7 | |
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And you are more than likely will have to repeat them. Make sure that she is doing hip and knee x-rays and blood panels.....Most vets will only go over a pup but, not do certain procedures unless the breeder requests them. I do personnally know a YTCA breeder/exhibitor/handler in Del City...........not far from you and their vet follows Dr Dodd's Vaccination Protocal.....which is taught at Vet schools.
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11-02-2009, 08:08 PM | #8 | |
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11-02-2009, 08:40 PM | #9 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| I go through Norman when driving to their house to attend dog shows in the OK City area.....The live right across from Tinker AFB. As a matter of fact several YT members that exhibit use Trish and Ken as handlers. Trish has taken several yorkies to the Top 10. Wonderful reputable breeders.
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11-05-2009, 05:30 AM | #10 |
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| Vaccinations I own a kennel in Tennessee and we do give our own vaccinations. We do however have all our Pups vet. checked prior to going to their new Parents. We use Fort Dodge Vaccines shipped over night on dry ice. The one way to know if a breeder is giving the vaccinations is that each shot comes with a peal sticker to adhere to the records. I work very closely with our vet. at all times. I was a Vet. Hosp. Admin. for several years and our office knew who the good, respected breeders were in our area, and the ones who were terrible. I just prefer not to take my Babies to the Vet. office (although very clean) until they have protection via vaccinations. We vaccinate at week 4 with neo-par for parvo only, and the full vaccinations at weeks 6,8,10,12,14 weeks. It's really each breeders preference. But good breeders can do it right, under the guidance of a good Vet. Good Luck, and Yorkies are like chips you can't have just one: |
11-05-2009, 05:55 AM | #11 | |
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11-05-2009, 06:32 AM | #12 | |
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Your opinion of over vaccinating is not only yours......It's also the opinion of Vet hospitals and a lot of vets.....Over vaccinating can lead to multitude of problems, especially autoimmune diseases, kidney, liver, blood and some nuerological disorders. In addition beginning the process at such a young age acutually suppresses the mother's immunities that pups obtain via mother's milk in the first 24 hours of their little lifes. What some people don't realize is that vaccinations do not guarantee that your pup will not contract these diseases. There is also a group of concerned breeders, owners, in conjuction with vets are backing and funding studies to fight for 7 year rabies vaccine.
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11-05-2009, 07:11 AM | #14 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| I do wish that more pet owners would do their homework on vaccinations and become active paticipants in their pups medical treatment.....
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11-05-2009, 08:54 AM | #15 |
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| Vaccinations I to have read the studies and understand the concerns herein. However the studies are not complete and medical protocol at this point. The protocol varies from study to study, Vet. to Vet. and Breeder to Breeder. My vaccination protocol is what I am comfortable with as is my Vet. I am very open to change of protocol when indeed the studies prove to be complete and effective. I have seen many many times the effects of under or no vaccinations. In 19 years I have had two cases of reaction to vaccinations in my own litters. I am very much in contact with my Clients from 19 years to current and as of yet have not had any long term problems (Thankfully). We do not use lepto, or corona, in our vaccines. I don't like to use either until the pups are at least 6 months. I have contacted Fort Dodge through out the years and follow their recommendation, combined with that of my Veterinarian. I do agree with many points that have been brought up in this discussion, and I am sure in time my protocol will change. I try to stay educated on all the latest studies concerning Yorkshire Terriers and I am always open minded and continue learning. |
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