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mscat · 05-21-2008, 06:15 PM

I need to know from experienced Yorkie owners....

Is it true that the shots breeders can buy over the counter are not as effective then the shots a vet gives for a puppy? I am referring to the basic Parvo vaccines? AND, if a puppy is given shots from the breeder, is this a bad, or inaffective thing to do? I have been informed that if a puppy is given shots at too young of an age then they are ineffective because the mother's immunity blocks it out.
My concern is that when I first took Suzi to the vet, he reccommed to began the vaccines all over again. He told me that a dog cannot be over vaccinated?
I am scared though, because I do not want to hurt my little Yorkie. She is now 11 weeks old. However, i want her obviously protected too.
The breeder did the vaccines herself, followed the every three week schedule, and all Suzi needed was her last round of vaccines. However, if she started them too early they did not do any good?

Any suggestions PLEASE.
Thank You!
By the way, Suzi is a very healthy little puppy, full of energy and vitality. I'd like to keep it that way!

05-21-2008, 06:15 PM	#1
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	vaccine questions??? I need to know from experienced Yorkie owners.... Is it true that the shots breeders can buy over the counter are not as effective then the shots a vet gives for a puppy? I am referring to the basic Parvo vaccines? AND, if a puppy is given shots from the breeder, is this a bad, or inaffective thing to do? I have been informed that if a puppy is given shots at too young of an age then they are ineffective because the mother's immunity blocks it out. My concern is that when I first took Suzi to the vet, he reccommed to began the vaccines all over again. He told me that a dog cannot be over vaccinated? I am scared though, because I do not want to hurt my little Yorkie. She is now 11 weeks old. However, i want her obviously protected too. The breeder did the vaccines herself, followed the every three week schedule, and all Suzi needed was her last round of vaccines. However, if she started them too early they did not do any good? Any suggestions PLEASE. Thank You! By the way, Suzi is a very healthy little puppy, full of energy and vitality. I'd like to keep it that way!