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PrincessDiana · 03-06-2008, 07:37 PM

I think that 9 1/2 weeks is WAY, WAY too young. I'm not positive on this, but the puppy may still have maternal antibodies at this point. If this is true then vaccinating for Rabies will be pointless as the MA will just destroy the virus. Franklin got his at 4 months (16 weeks) but it's law here. I would wait as long as possible (to obey the law) and if possible, wait until 6 months.

ETA -- just saw your post. If it is law to do it at 3 months, I guess you don't really have a choice. I would schedule two appointments and get the DHPP combo and rabies shot done on different days. These vaccinations require so many different responses from the immune system, it's better to not overload the little ones.

03-06-2008, 07:37 PM	#9
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	I think that 9 1/2 weeks is WAY, WAY too young. I'm not positive on this, but the puppy may still have maternal antibodies at this point. If this is true then vaccinating for Rabies will be pointless as the MA will just destroy the virus. Franklin got his at 4 months (16 weeks) but it's law here. I would wait as long as possible (to obey the law) and if possible, wait until 6 months. ETA -- just saw your post. If it is law to do it at 3 months, I guess you don't really have a choice. I would schedule two appointments and get the DHPP combo and rabies shot done on different days. These vaccinations require so many different responses from the immune system, it's better to not overload the little ones. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper Last edited by PrincessDiana; 03-06-2008 at 07:39 PM.