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Originally Posted by bjh  Actually the problem is that too many breeders are giving the shots to puppies too young. If you give a shot to a 6 or 7 week old puppy that is still nursing some then that puppy has the immunization for parvo already from its mother and the shot does no good. Then, say the mother's immunization wears off the puppy around 9 or 10 weeks before the pup has his second shot then he can get parvo if exposed. That is why it is best to not start the shots until the puppies are older. In the mean time, if you do get a new puppy then do not put him on the ground in areas where other dogs can go. Don't let puppies lick you shoes if you have been to the vets or other public areas. Also, puppies that are in poor health or under stress are more likely to get parvo if they have been exposed to it. I have actually heard of puppies getting parvo from the shot but I don't really know if that is so or not. The incubation period for parvo is 4 days to 2 weeks. |
Apparently 10 days from contact.. is when parvo shows.. this is what I was told when sara got parvo.. as for shots.. canada and the states differ a tad..
In the states they start as early as 6 weeks giving shots for parvo.. I am talking vets not breeders.. canada is 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks and my vet in canada will not give the rabies at that 16 week.. he gets me to wait.. does not give two needles at the same time...
These little guys need to be so protected.. away from the elements., strangers should not see them.. hold them or be close to them.. at those ages they are so vulnerable. People just do not understand about parvo and many have never heard about this. In fact many sell their puppies far to early with not one shot given.. people laugh at me saying I am over protective..
pooh's mum