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03-19-2007, 10:55 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fayetteville, AR
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| Puppy Shots I got my puppy at 9 weeks from a breeder. The couple told me that she was getting shots every week until her 10th week, then it goes to every 2 weeks for awhile until it is finished. They were giving her the shots themselves (But she had been checked by a vet more than once before I got her of course) and they gave me the 10th shot to give her on her 10 week birthday. I gave her the shot, and now she is due for her 12 week shots this coming weekend. Is this normal for a puppy to go in so many times for shots? I'm guessing it is, but I want to be sure! They gave me a very detailed record of all her shots and medical history |
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03-19-2007, 11:46 AM | #2 | |
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03-19-2007, 11:58 AM | #3 |
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| my breeder must be like Dee. (sorry im unsure if this is your real name of not so i took a stab at it lol) indy got shots from the breeders vet at 6 weeks, we got him a 9 weeks so i had his shots done then, and the vet told me to bring him back in in 3 weeks whcih would make it 12 weeks. everyweek sounds excessive to me unless there spreading out each shot and not giving them together?
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03-19-2007, 12:00 PM | #4 | |
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I thought it was a little excessive, but it looks like they were only giving one shot at a time. Well, either way I scheduled an appointment with the vet... and we'll see what he/she says about it. I'm sure everything is okay because these people have the cutest dogs and a definite passion for yorkies. Overall they've been very helpful... but yeah, I don't remember my other puppy ever getting shots that often, but of course that was 5 years ago and she was a Jack Russell. Hmm. | |
03-19-2007, 12:08 PM | #5 |
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| im not really experienced, but it is every wekk then there would def be more. indy got three shots last week and they almost seperated one of them but his weight was up enough for them to give all three.
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03-19-2007, 12:12 PM | #6 | |
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ugggh I hope everything is okay with her shots!!! Everything I'm reading online is saying that the shots should be given every 3 weeks... ARGHHH, i'm worried now. Breeders, help??? I know the shot I gave her last week (10th week) was just a distemper shot. And it's the same one they gave her the week before (9th week). So they MUST be spreading out the vaccinations. When I get home I'll post her shot records and maybe some of you breeders can help me figure out if she's got everything she needs to date! | |
03-19-2007, 12:35 PM | #7 |
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| There is a new vaccination criteria.....1st shot between 8 & 9 weeks - 2nd 3 weeks later & 3rd, 3 weeks after that, following up with a booster a year after the 3rd shot. VACCINATION NEWSFLASH June 2006 re: J Dodd's vaccine protocol - I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats. Some of this information will present an ethical & economic challenge to vets, and there will be skeptics. Some organizations have come up with a political compromise suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear loss of income vs. those concerned about potential side effects. Politics, traditions, or the doctor's economic well-being should not be a factor in medical decision. NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY: Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces immunity, which is good for the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory cells induced. Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia. There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines. Puppies receive antibodies through their mother’s milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks. Puppies & kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, DELAY the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart SUPPRESS rather than stimulate the Immune system. A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year and 4 months will provide lifetime immunity.
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03-19-2007, 02:13 PM | #8 |
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| Puppies are getting shots way too early, and this causes a lot of problems later on. http://www.wholisticanimal.com/petvaccinations.html http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/front/1377004 |
03-20-2007, 02:46 AM | #9 | |
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I asked about a 4th vaccination and was told not necessary.
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03-20-2007, 02:58 AM | #10 | |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | I've never heard of a schedule like this. I give mine at 3 week intervals. Have you taken your pup to your vet? I'd have him check the records they have given you. That is a lot of vaccines for such a young pup! Quote:
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03-20-2007, 07:12 AM | #11 | |
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03-20-2007, 08:07 AM | #12 |
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| This is was published on a another list I belong too. However, if you do a google on new pet vaccine protocal, by J Dodd. You should be able to find further inf.
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03-20-2007, 10:46 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri
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| I have wondered about this as well. I know that for other animals (we raise goats and I know it applies to them) that while they are nursing, you don't give their vaccines. Because they get it from the doe. I would usually do vaccines at 7, 10 & 13 weeks. My puppies are usually weaned at that point. But, maybe I should wait until 8 weeks to start. I'm taking Blossom to the vet tomorrow for her X-rays and I'll ask her about it then.
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